The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Budgeting is a fundamental aspect of financial planning, and one approach that often comes up in discussions is incremental budgeting. What is Incremental Budgeting? Incremental budgeting is a budgeting approach where the starting point for a new budget is the previous one. Pros of Incremental Budgeting 1.

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CFO Dive

MAY 14, 2024

Accounting for every dollar was largely just an elusive aspiration in finance circles — until artificial intelligence arrived, writes Globality’s Seth Catalli.

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CFO Dive

MAY 15, 2023

In a survey commissioned by software provider OneStream, budget constraints surpassed employee skill gaps and return on investment issues as obstacles to new technology investments.

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Generation CFO

JANUARY 5, 2022

Like many finance leaders, Aidana Zhakupbekova, VP Finance at HousingAnywhere , the largest European mid to long-term rental accommodation platform, has worked across accounting, credit control and FB&A spheres. . Start-ups typically don’t start with strategic finance and focus more on operational finance,” she explains.

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Lime Light

DECEMBER 10, 2024

In todays fast-paced business environment, CFOs and finance teams must go beyond crunching numbersthey need to communicate effectively, offer strategic insights, and deliver impactful presentations. ChatGPT-4 is a game-changing tool that enhances the efficiency and creativity of finance professionals.

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CFO Dive

MAY 28, 2024

The Bethesda, Maryland-based biotech, which is facing liquidity pressures, appointed Gene Mack as its new finance chief in April.

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CFO News

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has proposed several recommendations to the Finance Ministry, including tax cuts for individuals and businesses, streamlining appeal processes, and expanding the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

How to Create Accurate Budgets for Business Units Budgeting is one of the most important things a business can do to stay financially healthy. A good budget helps a company plan its spending, control costs, and make smart decisions. Each department or business unit within a company needs its own budget.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 8, 2025

The Budgeting Process Is Broken-Here’s How to Fix It If you are a CFO, you have likely outgrown the old budgeting drill. Budgeting and profitability analysis are not side tasks or compliance checkboxes. Budgeting That Actually Reflects Reality A modern CFO does not use a budget to tick off requirements.

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CFO Talks

JANUARY 8, 2025

How to Prepare Your Finance Team for Growth One of your most important roles is to nurture and develop your finance team. Preparing your finance team for growth is not just about giving them new tasks; its about equipping them with the skills, mindset, and tools to thrive in a changing world.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 5, 2025

Finance Artificial Intelligence (A)I chatbots are reshaping how businesses handle customer interactions and streamline financial operations. What Are Finance AI Chatbots? At their core, finance AI chatbots are virtual assistants designed to automate financial tasks and provide customers with personalized, real-time support.

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Fpanda Club

MARCH 19, 2025

Being good at finance and getting numbers right is not enough anymore Of course, strong analytical skills and knowledge of finance are essential for an FP&A professional but gone are those days when these skills or proficiency in Excel were enough to excel in this role, pardon the pun. Its about trust and respect. Thats not true.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Budgeting —it’s a process that every organization needs, yet it can look vastly different depending on which approach you take. With so many options out there, choosing the right budgeting method can feel overwhelming. With so many options out there, choosing the right budgeting method can feel overwhelming.

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CFO Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Average security budget growth was lowest in cyber-mature sectors, such as tech, finance and healthcare, according to the research.

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Fpanda Club

MAY 17, 2022

Budget and annual planning cycle - these words can make many people tremble. There are many reasons to hate budget effort. Indeed, it usually takes several months to run the budget cycle. On average, companies build 5 versions of the budget before final approval. Too many iterations. Too many people involved.

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Future CFO

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to ACCA’s latest report, A productive approach: Finance professionals improving productivity in the public sector , there is a critical role finance professionals play in navigating these complexities. Instead, they should leverage budgets as strategic tools for decision-making.

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The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Nonprofit budgeting may be a source of dread for many, but there are ways to make the process (and outcome!) A well-crafted budget is a reflection of your mission and a roadmap to financial sustainability. Start with Your Mission Your nonprofits budget exists to advance your mission. much better.

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The Charity CFO

JANUARY 15, 2025

There is often tension as a board focuses either on fundraising or finance. In the latest episode of A Modern Nonprofit Podcast, host Tosha Anderson sat down with Paul Morris, Executive Fundraising Coach at Auxilia , to discuss the critical partnership between finance and development in nonprofits. Check out his first episode here.

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Fpanda Club

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Budgeting is a type of short-term planning the goal of which is to transform strategic objectives into operational plan by allocating available resources. Though one is a natural phenomenon and the other is a business process, budgets and hurricanes have more in common than it may be noticed at first sight. Coincidence? I think NOT ?.

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Future CFO

MARCH 3, 2025

The finance function is undergoing a seismic shift. Technological advancements, evolving market demands, and a heightened focus on sustainability are converging to reshape the finance landscape. A recent report by McKinsey estimates that automation could potentially displace up to 30% of work activities in finance and accounting.

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Global Finance

JANUARY 31, 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had announced government intent to open up nuclear power to private investors in her federal budget statement a few months back. The post India: Private Investments Power $125 Billion Clean Energy Push appeared first on Global Finance Magazine.

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Jedox Finance

JANUARY 23, 2025

Long budgeting cycles, errors, and delays in accessing accurate datawith traditional budgeting and forecasting, Finance professionals are unable to keep up with modern demands. Real-time financial data is your key to turning the tide and unlocking faster, smarter forecasting and budgeting.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

With market volatility, digital disruption, and regulatory uncertainty appearing to be the norm rather than the exception in 2025, finance leaders will be hard-pressed to accelerate transformation initiatives and get them up and running quickly. Furthermore, the finance function must evolve to become more tech-savvy.

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Mexicos new President Claudia Sheinbaum announced measures last month to steady the finances of the state-owned oil company Pemex, which experienced another round of losses this fall. All finances will be concentrated in a single entity: Pemex. In September, Pemex announced a third-quarter loss of 161.5 Pemexs total sales were 7.7%

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Jedox Finance

JANUARY 8, 2025

Budgeting and forecasting are fundamental for modern Finance teams, yet achieving precision, efficiency, and forward-thinking strategies is often challenging when relying on manual processes. Issues like cumbersome spreadsheets, inconsistent data, and human error often hinder progress.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 3, 2025

Predictive Finance, Ethical Leadership, and Public Sector Innovation: Lessons from SAQA CFO Innocent Gumbochuma In the latest episode of CFO Club Conversations , we had the privilege of speaking with Innocent Gumbochuma, Chief Financial Officer of the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and the 2024 Public Sector CFO of the Year.

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Future CFO

MARCH 5, 2025

Digital transformation emerges as the top priority for finance professionals, focusing on enhancing financial planning and budgeting, optimising ERP systems, and improving data integration. In the study, 72% of respondents say their organisation is prioritising the digitalisation of their financial planning and budgeting.

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CFO Dive

MARCH 19, 2025

More CFOs describe tech spending as “excessive” than CIOs, one sign of friction between technology and finance leaders.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Navigating Market Shifts: Practical Finance Strategies for South African Businesses The economy is in constant motion, and financial strategies that worked last year may not hold up today. Build Scenarios, Not Just Budgets Traditional budgeting has its limits when the market shifts.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

One industry that tends to be recession-resistant is finance. And while the finance industry has seen its share of ups and downs over the years, it generally bounces back fairly quickly after a downturn. If you’re considering a career in finance, you’re probably wondering what the best-paying jobs are. Chief Financial Officer.

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CFO News

JANUARY 31, 2024

India Inc braces itself for the interim budget for 2024-2025 to be announced soon. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, will be presenting her sixth union budget, rather than a full Budget ahead of the General Election in 2024.

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Global Finance

JUNE 4, 2025

The post Hong Kong: Pension Authority Warns Of US Debt Selloff appeared first on Global Finance Magazine. The one-notch downgrade reflected a decades growth in interest payment ratios and government debt to levels markedly greater than similarly rated sovereigns, Moodys said in a statement.

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Lime Light

MARCH 10, 2025

For many finance teams, Excel is the default tool for budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. Its familiar, flexible, and deeply embedded in day-to-day workflows.

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CFO News

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

In this article, Rakesh Nangia and Rajan Sachdev delve into Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Interim Budget 2024. They highlighted that this budget presents a Sankalp (pledge) for an Unstoppable India, emphasizing inclusive growth, innovation, and the strategic importance of the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

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. Budget vs actuals analysis allows you to assess how well your organization is following its financial plans. Gather the Data.

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