The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

They are widely used in , strategic planning and reporting to guide investment decisions. This measure aids in predicting future profits and establishing profitability goals and benchmarks. Simply put, it shows how much profit you make for every pound invested in your business.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting General Ledger Concentration Benchmarking 52

Centage

JANUARY 18, 2024

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. Stronger interdepartmental communication and collaboration is a good benchmark to set as a best practice for this year.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

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

Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

They help organizations anticipate potential risks, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions about resource allocation and strategic planning. These goals could include increasing revenue, improving profitability, reducing costs, optimizing cash flow, expanding to new markets, or achieving a specific return on investment.

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Forecasting Planning Strategic Planning 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

This list should encompass both quick wins, such as automating invoice processing to improve cash flow management, and long-term objectives, like integrating AI-driven analytics for more accurate financial forecasting and strategic planning. Investing Time and Resources Commitment is also measured in terms of resource allocation.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

Fpanda Club

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

Moreover, over 30% of finance leaders still do not have a seat at the table during strategic planning discussions. Good news is that 66% of organizations are going to invest in finance business partnering between now and 2030. The State of Strategic Finance. Vena Industry Benchmark Report 2022. But where to start?

Finance 130

Finance Analyzing Data Benchmarking Communication 130

Barry Ritholtz

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

We have lowered the cost of investing, and we have improved the quality of those funds. And we had prioritized all our strategic plans, we had to figure out how to get them done while people were remote. You were chief investment officer and chief information officer, an unusual combination, and then to be elevated to CEO.

Leadership 107

Leadership Investments Profit and Loss Technology 107

Planful

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Another panelist highlighted their investment in inventory, as well as managing growth in the business. All of the panelists agreed that having your core financial processes in order is critical to having the time and credibility to advise the CEO and other executives on strategic initiatives and risk management strategies.

Risk Management 40

Risk Management CFO Budgeting Benchmarking 40

VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here. Ensuring Proper Inventory Valuation When inventory is not valued properly, turnover ratios return false information, affect cash, and cloud understanding of how investment in inventory is affecting the business. Request a Free Consultation from a vcfo expert who can help.

Manufacturing 73

Manufacturing Benchmarking Forecasting Profit and Loss 73

VCFO

MARCH 30, 2023

A good place to start is benchmarking yourself against your competition. Products are eventually going to suffer if investments are not being made into improving their use, refining their aesthetics, and understanding who is using them. Anyone with thoughts of selling their business within five years would be wise to get to work now.

Valuation 89

Valuation SAP Concentration Benchmarking 89