FP&A

Capital Expenditure Budget and Tracking Template

Plan and track capital investments by project. Monitor spending vs. budget and payback assumptions for each project.

How to use this template

1

Document capital projects

List all significant capital projects: cost, department, business justification, expected payback period, and approval date.

2

Project annual capex

Sum budget for all planned projects. Break down by quarter and by department. Compare to prior year spending.

3

Track spending to date

For each project, document amount spent to date, committed spend, and remaining budget. Track schedule vs. timeline.

4

Monitor project assumptions

Track key assumptions for each project: expected return, payback period, cost savings, or revenue increases. Validate actual results.

5

Report capex activity

Prepare monthly capex report showing budget vs. actual by project. Note any projects at risk of overrun or delay.

Why use this template

  • Controls capital spending and investment decisions
  • Tracks ROI assumptions and validates actual project returns
  • Prevents unauthorized or excessive capital expenditures
  • Supports management decision-making on future capital allocations

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