Benchmarking Budgeting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 
Collectiv
JANUARY 24, 2025
Did you know that 96% of finance teams still rely on spreadsheets for planning and 93% rely on them for reporting? I dont about you, but its pretty surprising to see spreadsheets dominating in AFPs 2025 FP&A Benchmarking Survey Report. Spreadsheets are not built for strategic decision-making. And lets not forget the chaos.
Fpanda Club
MARCH 1, 2021
The finance function now plays a crucial role in many organizations supporting and driving effective business decisions, and this is exactly the responsibility of FP&A standing at the crossroads of finance, strategy and technology to leverage data and generate insights. APQC, AFP Next level of FP&A study, 2019 2. Sources: 1.
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Centage
DECEMBER 1, 2021
Once upon a time, businesses were satisfied with creating an annual budget. You used your budget as a measuring stick to gauge performance against assumptions made months ago. But times have changed – which is why financial forecasting is more important than your annual budget. What’s the Financial Forecast Look Like?
Centage
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Staying on top of your financial performance is vital for running your business. Unfortunately, creating a perfect budget doesn’t mean that you’ll follow it. Budget vs actuals analysis is one of the most effective ways to maintain a clear picture of your company’s performance. Subtract Actuals from Budgets.
Spreadym
JUNE 27, 2023
What is Financial Planning and Analysis or FP&A? FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. The primary objectives of FP&A. The primary objectives of FP&A.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
With that said, it’s important to gain a greater understanding of your profitability which requires more analysis than a financial statement and a balance sheet. By doing a profitability analysis, companies can identify specific areas in need of attention. Don’t be tempted to stop at only one or two of them.
Centage
AUGUST 1, 2023
Getting ready for budget season is a big task. If you don’t handle it effectively, you can struggle through the process to create a workable budget. Budgeting probably won’t be fun. Leaders would most likely rank “budget season” far down on the list of favorite times of the year.
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