CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

For transitioning veterans, a foundational understanding of Finance and Accounting is a gap that must be closed. Chamberlain helps veterans address this crucial technical skill through financial modeling certifications. Most veterans’ Excel knowledge is limited to pivot tables and V-lookups.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Today, small businesses can use software to enter their income and expenses, , set financial goals , and monitor their progress instantly. Some software can even integrate with accounting systems to further streamline financial management. Plus, you can dive deep into your reports right from your spreadsheet.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This is true in all possible economic situations: in times of growth FP&A participates in setting business objectives, analyzing options of growth, assessing market opportunities and risks, while in times of recession FP&A can contribute to corrective action plans, cost-cutting and other initiatives to preserve company’s financial health.

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VCFO

MAY 30, 2022

Joining vcfo’s Houston market as a Consulting CFO is Jose Perez-Bello. Jose is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience in financial management roles in manufacturing and international energy ventures. Jose is fluent in both English and Spanish.

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BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Their expertise ranged from seed stage start-ups, where the CEO also served as the in-house finance leader, to growth stage companies where an in-house CFO monitored the entity’s current and future financial health. While at PWC I started writing business plans and creating financial models for startups. Accounting ?—?Many

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Centage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Shifting market conditions or bad assumptions drawn from historical data can leave business leaders struggling to make the right decisions. The problems that occur downstream from inaccurate or incomplete plans and budgets ultimately impact financial performance and long-term success. Book a demo today.

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E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) has evolved from a conventional accounting function to a strategic partner that steers organizations towards growth, profitability, and free cash flow.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

For middle-market companies, the need for outsourcing is pressing. Most companies surveyed by KPMG in a 2014 research report said their outsourcing activities would increase, while 62 percent said they would take a hybrid services model approach that incorporates outsourcing and shared services.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Leaders are at the helm steering their organizations through changing consumer, market, and Board expectations. Whether you view it as a validation of your strategies or an avenue for enhancement, it’s the key to unlocking unparalleled organizational alignment, accountability, and performance momentum.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 21, 2024

When you’re making small-talk with someone who isn’t in finance or accounting about how work is going, and they answer with “busy,” do you ever question how hard it really is? They have a five person accounting team who spend an unwieldy amount of time dumping data from NetSuite into Excel. All involving Excel data manipulation.

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Spreadym

MAY 26, 2023

Expense tracking: The budgeting software allows users to track and categorize corporate expenses, either by manually entering transaction details or by integrating with other sales software and bank accounts to automatically import transaction data. There are several the best business budgeting software tools available in the market.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

Financial Forecasting: FP&A professionals forecast the financial performance of an organization over a specific period, typically one to five years. This involves projecting revenues, expenses, and other key financial metrics based on historical data, market trends, and business strategies.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Did changes in market conditions cause it? Negative variances may signal that there isn’t as much demand for your product or service, more competitors have entered your market, or your pricing was too high for the market. This process involves financial modeling of different outcomes based on various assumptions.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Your Future in FP&A: Navigating the Varied Career Paths Typically, , Financial Planning and Analysis are integral parts of a comprehensive financial management system, which also includes accounting, revenue and cash flow management , governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), along with other core financial processes.

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E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

Effective FP&A allows organizations to anticipate market trends, optimize resource allocation, and align their strategies with dynamic market conditions. By carefully analyzing their financials, market trends, and operational needs, organizations can make informed decisions on where to invest their resources.

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BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Medium size company: CFO has a Controller as a direct report to handle the day-to-day financial operations and reporting. Early-stage startup: Focused on finding product market fit, limited financial information to work with. The CEO outsources accounting to a third-party accounting firm and may conduct simple FP&A.

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Musings on Markets

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Pre-game Prep If there is a lesson be learnt from the last few years of market mayhem, it is that far too many investors, professional as well as retail, seem to have lost their moorings (or never had them in the first place), when it comes to the basics of accounting, finance and statistics.

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Their primary duties include financial planning, analysis, risk management, financial reporting, and leadership of the finance & accounting team. CFOs play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, ensuring the financial health and stability of the business. What qualifications do you need to be a virtual CFO?

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Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

This allows CFOs to stay laser-focused on triggers and initiatives that account for most of their business value. For dynamic forecasting to work effectively, CFOs need a scenario and modeling platform that supports real-time data updates. It combines financial data, customer, and sales data with operational data at scale.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Forecasting and Predictive Analytics AI uses its analytical capabilities to examine past financial data, market patterns, and macroeconomic signals. It produces reliable predictions and strong predictive models, enabling it to confidently predict a company's financial performance.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 11, 2021

Whether in a startup or in a well-known corporation, it is hard for FP&A practitioners to avoid building financial models of these 3 basic financial statements. In this case financial models and scenarios can be simplified based on the trade-off between details/level of accuracy and speed. HOW TO DEAL WITH.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. When COVID-19 hit the Asia Pacific region, market outlooks became clouded.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 23, 2019

These are often not “out of the box” solutions and will require us to spend time learning new skills in process automation, analytics and financial modeling. There is little argument that some of the leaders in cloud accounting tools are Xero and Intuits QuickBooks Online. Financial Modeling. Crystal ball.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

As businesses increasingly rely on holistic strategies to navigate complex markets, the ability of the CFO to work closely with other departments becomes critical for ensuring cohesive action and alignment with the company’s strategic goals.

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CFO Share

JULY 8, 2021

A rolling 13 week cash flow model is updated weekly by your CFO, accounting team, and management in a collaborative session. Best practices for cash management using a rolling 13 week cash flow model are: Accounting updates the outflow section to include all bills, payroll, and debt service payments. Reductions in force.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 11, 2020

We started to anticipate the business offerings that will resonate in this unprecedented times, came up with a few within two weeks and push them out in the markets. We’ve done scenario planning and stress tests to anticipate the impact on financials models, translating risks into recommendations to business actions.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2020

This allows CFOs to stay laser-focused on triggers and initiatives that account for most of the business value. For dynamic forecasting to work, CFOs need a scenario and modelling platform that supports real-time data updates. It combines financial data, customer, and sales data with operational data – at scale.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 14, 2023

As macroeconomic factors continue to disrupt the market, finance teams face mounting pressure to proactively anticipate and prepare for potential events rather than reacting to events as they unfold. By acknowledging and quantifying uncertainty, organizations can make informed decisions that account for a wide range of possibilities.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Recognizing the potential for this technology to revolutionize not just financial forecasting but also inventory management and customer engagement, the CFO works closely with IT, operations, and marketing departments. This involves regular check-ins, updates, and adjustments based on feedback and evolving circumstances.

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Musings on Markets

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

In my first two posts on Facebook, I noted that its most recent earnings report, and the market reaction to it, offers an opportunity for us to talk about bigger issues. In the second post, I pointed to inconsistencies in how accountants classify operating, capital and financing expenses , and the consequences for reported accounting numbers.

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Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

This evaluation helps in monitoring performance, identifying deviations, and taking corrective actions to achieve financial goals. Financial forecasting relies on historical financial data, market trends, economic indicators, industry analysis, and assumptions about future conditions.

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Cube Software

MAY 11, 2023

These financial modeling tools are one of the most important to help a company prepare for any kind of scenario imaginable and map out a future trajectory. Pro forma statements are financial projections that ask and attempt to answer "what if" questions. You might take a financial statement, and move around certain variables.

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CFO Share

MARCH 23, 2021

Budgeting and forecasting are best practices in small business financial modeling. The 12-month (or sometimes 24-month) rolling forecast is the most important financial planning tool for your business. Instead, we recommend performing an analysis of your sales and marketing funnel with a model to match.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

This made me decide to pursue my education in accounting. After graduation, I started my career in finance at Arthur Anderson as an auditor and became a Certified Public Accountant (CPA). Then I spent three years with Chevron as a regional finance and accounting implementer. I started to like numbers and did very well in Math.

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Adam Kae

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Are you spending too much time marketing for one service that isn't bringing the results you need? We build custom financial models to find the best strategies for your current situation. For billing, this means working to reduce the time your money is spent sitting in accounts receivables. Risk Assessment. Forecasting.

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Bramasol

APRIL 15, 2024

Scenario One - Insights to Action It's important to remember that traditional AI has actually been used in business for decades, in the form of machine learning, chatbots, predictive analytics, personalized marketing, etc. to drive financial models.

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SAP Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Compliance Reconciliations 88

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

After taking all of these unique considerations for small businesses into account, our team at The Finance Weekly has compiled a list of the 5 best FP&A solutions for small businesses. Datarails is one of the best priced platforms on the market, and the best on this list.

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