VCFO

JULY 12, 2022

top quarter of profitable companies, operating regions) via financial benchmarking. Financial benchmarking against the best performers in your industry will identify key variances between your KPIs and those of the best performers. Read more about the advantages of Financial Benchmarking here. Optimize now.

Benchmarking 81

Benchmarking Restructuring Economics Technology 81

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

They serve as a benchmark against which actual performance is measured, and any deviations from the budget may require approval or justification. Benchmarking: Compare your budgeted figures to industry benchmarks and competitors to ensure your financial targets are realistic and competitive.

Budgeting 59

Budgeting Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Benchmarking 59

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

Optimize Performance by Comparing KPIs Against Benchmarks: An operational finance leader will keep track of important business metrics such as gross profit margin, working capital, and operating cash flow, and compare them against industry benchmarks. Help department heads make the case for new hires.

Leadership 98

Leadership CFO Benchmarking Finance 98

Future CFO

MAY 2, 2023

Another good starting point is to look at other companies of similar size and scale within the same industry, which have already gone through a finance transformation process, as a benchmark for your organisation. These metrics need to be concrete, measurable and directly linked to transformation outcomes.

Finance 52

Finance Benchmarking Leadership Communication 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

By distilling these goals into a concise list and communicating them consistently—whether in formal presentations or casual discussions—the CFO ensures everyone understands and aligns with the finance department’s direction. This might involve enhancing digital finance capabilities or adopting sustainable business practices.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

Spreadym

JUNE 29, 2023

Set revenue targets Based on the organization's goals, market conditions, and industry benchmarks, establish realistic revenue targets for the planning period. Collaborate and communicate Revenue planning is often a collaborative process involving various departments, such as sales, marketing, finance, and operations.

Planning 52

Planning Forecasting Benchmarking Communication 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 15, 2020

Thrive Capital led the $185 million round, while existing investors Benchmark and Coatue Management , among others, also participated. Airtable , a spreadsheet startup, ended a funding round with a new valuation of $2.5 billion, according to Bloomberg. The effect was to more than double Airtable’s $1.1

Valuation 65

Valuation Benchmarking Communication Startups 65

CFO News Room

DECEMBER 2, 2022

When you’re presenting to the whole company, you need to bear in mind there will be many people with no financial experience, so you adjust your tone, and how you communicate with them,” says Frances. . A key part of this is understanding the audience. . Frances’ power profile. What music inspires her? “I Who is her hero? “It

Technology 130

Technology CFO Benchmarking Auditing 130

PYMNTS

JANUARY 26, 2018

Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers, Benchmark and Sequoia Capital have each told the messaging startup that they want to invest $20 million, according to three individuals familiar with the deal. Sequoia and Kleiner declined to comment, and Benchmark did not respond to requests for comment from the Financial Times.

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Benchmarking Communication Investments Startups 52

VCFO

MAY 26, 2022

Historically, examining compensation strategy and conducting compensation benchmarks has largely been an annual or, in some cases, even less frequent endeavor. Managers should be able to communicate clear steps that the employee can take to reach a higher compensation level, and what the expected timing would be.

Communication 83

Communication Benchmarking Construction Leadership 83

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2019

New Gartner benchmark study reveals 92% of HR leaders are prioritising budgeting and cost optimisation initiatives. During all phases of the economic market cycle, HR functions should regularly benchmark their internal data regarding their talent base (e.g., That’s the good news. Cross-function efforts.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Budgeting Economics Forecasting 52

Nerd's Eye View

DECEMBER 15, 2022

In our 101st episode of Kitces & Carl, Michael Kitces and client communication expert Carl Richards discuss the challenges advisors face in setting fees commensurate to their service offerings and the importance of charging sustainable fees to help businesses flourish. and create more challenges for themselves to maintain ongoing success.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Communication Planning 52

CFO Talks

JULY 27, 2023

You cannot produce 130 pages of a report or communication that is just waffle,” Kana explained. “We You have a common framework around the world.” “But also from a liability perspective, if you have common standards, directors can discharge responsibility with diligence and due care because there is a benchmark to which you can be held.”

IFRS 98

IFRS Benchmarking CFO Communication 98

CFO Leadership

APRIL 4, 2023

For instance, say you’ve thrown together an email for your team on performance benchmarks and the email seems too lengthy. The top three are data analytics, financing, and communications. ChatGPT can certainly help with communications. You can ask ChatGPT to shorten it, improve it, make it sound more conversational, and so on.

Leadership 98

Leadership CFO Benchmarking Communication 98

Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

To perform these functions marketing, as a discipline, possesses a wide range of tools and techniques that can be used to analyze data, verify hypotheses and communicate information. Key questions to ask and the example of SWOT analysis are represented in the illustrations below.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Marketing Finance Forecasting 130

Jedox Finance

JUNE 5, 2023

Dashboards built with no-code, drag-and-drop Canvas technology can be used to compare all the data that matters over different time periods, and against different benchmarks. Cloud Console improves communication and transparency Through Cloud Console, organizations can now diagnose and resolve VPN connection issues efficiently.

CFO 52

CFO Benchmarking Forecasting Communication 52

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Virtual CFOs leverage cloud-based accounting systems, collaborative tools, and remote communication to provide financial services to businesses on a part-time or “fractional” basis. Additionally, strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and adaptability are crucial for effectively serving clients in a virtual capacity.

CFO 52

CFO Problem Solving Budgeting Communication 52

E78 Partners

APRIL 9, 2024

To address the People aspect, private equity firms should prioritize ample resources for regular training and awareness, establish transparent communication channels, and hire skilled cybersecurity experts to oversee risks. Their guidance helps align your organization’s cybersecurity processes with established industry benchmarks.

Investments 59

Investments Compliance Securities Benchmarking 59

Nerd's Eye View

JUNE 27, 2023

And be certain to listen to the end, where Eric shares why, even though he experienced a lot of challenges in 2022, he is grateful for the opportunities it brought him as he feels it helped better his communication with his wife, how Eric came to realize that in building a business, the solution to challenges early on was to work harder, better, and (..)

Valuation 56

Valuation Benchmarking Communication Leverage 56

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

Investor Relations and Stakeholder Communication: Financial Planning and Analysis supports effective communication with investors, shareholders, and other stakeholders. FP&A reports and presentations communicate the organization's financial performance, growth strategies, and value creation initiatives.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Financial Analysis Budgeting 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Strong communication, change management, and leadership skills are crucial in this role. By embodying the four roles of the CFO and benchmarking it to the highest standards, finance leaders can effectively navigate the complexities of the modern business landscape, driving strategic growth and financial success.

CFO 52

CFO Compliance Performance Measuring Education 52

VCFO

JANUARY 27, 2022

Be sure you are communicating your value proposition in all that you do. It is imperative to incorporate periodic (and for key employees, frequent) updates to salary benchmarking studies and hourly pay benchmarking. Benchmark employee compensation to competitors and across industries. Know Your Value Proposition.

Benchmarking 81

Benchmarking Restructuring Leadership Planning 81

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Research conducted for Robert Half’s 2022 Benchmarking Report found that staff retention is significant concern for 87% of employers in the United States. Other BLS data shows that 4.2 million workers quit their jobs in July, and 11.2 million jobs were sitting open at the end of that month.

Leadership 105

Leadership Benchmarking CFO Communication 105

E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

At its core, a BP&B Health Check is a benchmarking exercise that evaluates an organization’s strategic alignment and financial agility against industry standards. BP&B process and acumen are foundational capabilities, fundamental to achieving an organization’s goals and objectives.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Financial Modeling Benchmarking 52

Future CFO

JULY 19, 2021

Companies and organisations that can integrate their CG and ESG practices and reporting from the perspectives of, for instance, organisational structure, risk management and internal control, and the shareholder/ stakeholder communication and engagement, are more likely to enjoy a long-term sustainable future,” she explained.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Leadership Risk Management Communication 52

Centage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Stronger interdepartmental communication and collaboration is a good benchmark to set as a best practice for this year. Finance teams often get asked to do more with less, which makes it important that you adopt the right FP&A tools to amplify your capabilities and create more time for strategic planning.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Data Analysis Leverage Risk Management 40

PYMNTS

OCTOBER 6, 2020

Tech should be an enabler,” he said, in aiding that cultural shift — with constant communications between buyers, suppliers, and within firms, CFOs and treasurers — toward flexibility and speed. Improving that experience means that some of the interdepartmental silos need to be broken down in pursuit of shared goals and better communication.

B2B 84

B2B Treasury Communication Accounts Payable 84

PYMNTS

APRIL 28, 2017

According to the latest research from cloud contact center software company inContact , “inContact Customer Experience Transformation Benchmark Study,” consumers aren’t getting the quick service they’re seeking.

Benchmarking 47

Benchmarking Communication Technology 47

Collectiv

JUNE 13, 2023

A well-organized financial report also helps you communicate your impact, explain your needs, identify opportunities, and inform timely and accurate decisions. Nonprofits need fiscal procedures to ensure these internal controls are followed.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Leverage Budgeting Analyzing Data 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

Controllers: Companies don’t have access to historical data to benchmark their responses and performance against or help model future scenarios. CFOs must take a central role in an organisation, helping to guide business decisions with a high level of business acumen and commercial mindedness.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance CFO Problem Solving 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 1, 2019

Other participating investors included prior backers Benchmark, Spark Capital and Index Ventures, according to reports. For 1stdibs, catalogs , in addition to other forms of content, help with SEO while also communicating to shoppers why they should purchase vintage items and other products on the marketplace. investments.

Benchmarking 40

Benchmarking Valuation Communication Investments 40

Future CFO

JULY 12, 2021

Organisations that fail to adequately measure and communicate around issues such as pay equity and executive compensation could face activist shareholder pressure, reputational damage and other negative consequences,” he noted.

Benchmarking 40

Benchmarking Auditing Communication Numbers 40

Jedox Finance

APRIL 21, 2020

Frequent structured communication on performance benchmarks and earning multiples, maintains investor confidence and stability. Investors thrive on feedback. In the face of uncertainty, investor relations are paramount.

Benchmarking 52

Benchmarking Valuation Communication Planning 52

Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

This helps track progress towards financial goals, identify areas for improvement, and communicate financial results to stakeholders. Investor Communication: Forecasts are often shared with investors, stakeholders, and lenders to communicate the organization's expected financial performance and future prospects.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Forecasting Planning Strategic Planning 52

Future CFO

APRIL 24, 2023

Focusing on people in control design and implementation, as well as through business communications and cybersecurity talent management, will help to improve business-risk decisions and cybersecurity staff retention, he added.

Securities 52

Securities Risk Management Benchmarking Restructuring 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

They also serve as a benchmark for whether team members are succeeding in their roles on an ongoing basis. Key Result 2 : The associate advisor stays present with clients by communicating with them on an ongoing basis (e.g., However, they still need time to develop their communication and presentation skills.

Practice Management 130

Practice Management Planning Leadership Communication 130

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Representation goals — whether based on industry benchmarks or population data for the appropriate city, state, or country — are one component, but it’s equally important to incentivize leaders and create accountability systems to help make those strategies a success.

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Investments Leadership Accounting Analyzing Data 100