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What Is Business Intelligence and How Does It Link to EPM?

Jedox Finance

It also needs to be based on insights from data. Effective decision-making must be based on data analysis, decisions (planning) and the execution and evaluation of the decisions and its impact (forecasting). Analyze: Using information and knowledge from the data the organization collected over time.

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Report the Future: The Role of Automation in Financial Reporting

Centage

Successful businesses recognize the importance of financial planning and analysis. Also known as FP&A, financial planning and analysis refers to various planning and budgeting activities that help a company to make savvy decisions regarding its long-term goals. Reporting the future is a key part of modern FP&A.

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How forecast error analysis improves your FP&A process

Centage

Forecasting errors are an inevitable part of the budgeting process. Understanding and addressing these errors is crucial for effective budget management. Quickly identifying forecast errors in your budget is not a sign of failure, but an opportunity for improvement. There’s no such thing as a flawless budget.

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9 Signs Your Startup Needs a Fractional CFO - By JP Puchulu

Boston Startup CFO

No budgeting process in place A budget is a financial plan that outlines how you will allocate your resources over a certain period of time. Explaining your financial data : A CFO can help you understand your financial data, such as your income and expenses, and use it to inform your budgeting decisions.

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How to Create a Flexible, Agile FP&A Function

Centage

For truly effective forecasting, businesses and financial departments need to find new ways of assembling and analyzing data. In fact, according to a recent survey by Centage FP&A Trends, 61 percent of respondents said budgeting and forecasting was their top priority.

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3 Ways to Use Power BI To Make the Most Of Nonprofit Data

Collectiv

Data analysis is a treasure trove for non-profits. Solid processes around nonprofit data give you critical information to highlight unique aspects of your organization, boost morale, increase credibility, enhance transparency, and build community awareness to support your mission.

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Report the Future: The Role of Automation in Financial Reporting

Centage

Successful businesses recognize the importance of financial planning and analysis. Also known as FP&A, financial planning and analysis refers to various planning and budgeting activities that help a company to make savvy decisions regarding its long-term goals. Reporting the future is a key part of modern FP&A.