Template

🥈Silver

Template is an AI skill that automates content creation for finance teams. It generates high-quality templates for reports, presentations, and documents. Connects to Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, and Codex. Reduces manual work and ensures consistency across financial communications.

106,0855,677123installsUpdated 1w ago

Beginner15 minutes to implementdevelopment

Saves ~30 min per use

Quick InstallView Source

npx skills add anthropics/skills

Works with:

Claude CodeCursorWindsurfClineCodex

Overview

About This Skill

How to Use

["Identify the specific document type and context: Determine whether you need a report, presentation, or spreadsheet, and the purpose (e.g., quarterly review, budget proposal).","Customize the template: Replace [PLACEHOLDERS] with your company name, financial framework, and style guide. Specify sections (e.g., revenue, expenses) and output format (Word, Google Docs).","Integrate with financial tools: Use Productiv’s real-time analytics to pull live data for sections like revenue or cash flow. Sync the template with Productiv’s budget forecasting tool to auto-update assumptions.","Review and refine: Validate calculations and assumptions against your financial policies. Adjust margins, KPIs, or recommendations to reflect current business priorities.","Finalize and distribute: Export the template to your preferred format (e.g., PDF for presentations). Share with stakeholders via Productiv’s reporting features or your team’s collaboration platform."]

Use Cases

Create personalized marketing emails that resonate with your audience.

Design eye-catching social media posts that drive engagement.

Generate structured blog outlines to streamline your writing process.

Produce consistent branding materials across various platforms.

Best For

Developers

Setup & Installation

Quick Install

Terminal

npx skills add anthropics/skills

Alternative Install (Git Clone)

git clone https://github.com/anthropics/skills

Requirements

Claude Code or compatible AI agent
Works with: Claude Code, Cursor, Windsurf, Cline, Codex

Quick Start Guide

Install the Skill

Copy the install command above and run it in your terminal.

Open Your AI Agent

Launch Claude Code, Cursor, or your preferred AI coding agent.

Try It Out

Use the prompt template or examples below to test the skill.

Customize

Adapt the skill to your specific use case and workflow.

Usage Examples

Prompt Template

Generate a [DOCUMENT_TYPE] template for [COMPANY_NAME]’s finance team to use in [CONTEXT]. Include sections for [SPECIFIC_SECTIONS], ensuring it aligns with [COMPANY_STYLE_GUIDE] and [COMPANY_TONE]. Use [FINANCIAL_FRAMEWORK] as the basis for calculations and assumptions. Format the output for [OUTPUT_FORMAT] (e.g., Word, Google Docs, Markdown).

Example Output

Here’s a **Quarterly Financial Performance Report Template** for Acme Corp’s finance team to use in Q1 2025. The template includes sections for revenue analysis, expense breakdown, cash flow projections, and key performance indicators (KPIs), aligned with Acme’s corporate style guide and professional tone. It uses the **GAAP framework** for calculations and assumptions, and is formatted for Google Docs.

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# **Acme Corp – Q1 2025 Financial Performance Report**
*Prepared by: [Your Name]*
*Date: April 10, 2025*

## **1. Executive Summary**
- **Total Revenue:** $2.4M (YoY growth: 12%)
- **Net Income:** $450K (margin: 18.75%)
- **Cash Flow from Operations:** $620K
- **Key Highlights:** Strong SaaS subscription growth (+15% YoY), one-time R&D expense of $80K for AI integration.

## **2. Revenue Analysis**
| **Category**               | **Q1 2025** | **Q1 2024** | **YoY Change** |
|----------------------------|-------------|-------------|----------------|
| SaaS Subscriptions         | $1.8M       | $1.5M       | +20%           |
| Professional Services      | $420K       | $380K       | +10.5%         |
| One-Time Licenses          | $180K       | $200K       | -10%           |

**Insights:** SaaS subscriptions drove 75% of total revenue, exceeding targets by 8%. Professional services grew due to new enterprise clients.

## **3. Expense Breakdown**
| **Category**               | **Q1 2025** | **Budget**   | **Variance**   |
|----------------------------|-------------|--------------|----------------|
| Salaries & Benefits        | $950K       | $920K        | +$30K (3.26%)  |
| R&D (AI Integration)       | $80K        | $50K         | +$30K (60%)    |
| Marketing                  | $120K       | $150K        | -$30K (-20%)   |
| General & Admin            | $210K       | $200K        | +$10K (5%)     |

**Notes:** R&D overage due to accelerated AI tool development. Marketing underspent due to delayed campaign launches.

## **4. Cash Flow Projections**
| **Month**  | **Operating CF** | **Investing CF** | **Financing CF** | **Net CF** |
|------------|------------------|------------------|------------------|------------|
| January    | $180K            | -$50K            | $0               | $130K      |
| February   | $210K            | -$30K            | $50K             | $230K      |
| March      | $230K            | -$20K            | $0               | $210K      |

**Assumptions:** Operating CF includes $45K in deferred revenue. Investing CF reflects server upgrades.

## **5. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)**
- **Gross Margin:** 72% (target: 70%)
- **Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC):** $1,200 (down 15% YoY)
- **Monthly Recurring Revenue (MRR):** $1.6M (growth: 10%)
- **Burn Rate:** $150K/month

## **6. Recommendations**
1. **Optimize R&D Spend:** Allocate 10% of next quarter’s budget to AI tool maintenance to reduce future overages.
2. **Accelerate Marketing:** Launch Q2 campaigns in early April to capitalize on seasonal demand.
3. **Monitor Cash Flow:** Project a 15% increase in operating CF for Q2 to offset Q1’s R&D spike.

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**Next Steps:**
- Review with CFO by April 15.
- Update assumptions in [Productiv’s Budget Forecasting Tool](https://productiv.com) for real-time adjustments.
- Share with the Board of Directors by April 20.

*Template Notes:* Adjust [FINANCIAL_FRAMEWORK] values in the calculations section to match Acme’s accounting policies. Use Productiv’s expense tracking tool to pull live data for accuracy.