CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Global Engagements : Regular participant in international finance conferences, helping shape a modern, technology-driven finance department. Engaging with industry leaders and participating in discussions about emerging trends broadened my perspective and inspired me to embrace new technologies in finance.

CFO

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Technology adoption in FP&A is set to accelerate, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and ongoing disruptions, said Gartner recently. Six core recommendations Gartner has the following six core recommendations for finance functions to make the best of technology adoption in FP&A in 2022. appeared first on FutureCFO.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Fpanda Club

APRIL 11, 2021

Technological progress and adoption of new generation of tools provide FP&A professionals with opportunities to move away from old-style way of work and spend more time on doing their core activities - planning and analysis – thus turning data into strategic insights and contributing to business decision making. HOW TO DEAL WITH.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. The multi-dimensional model could also be challenging to envision, which may lead to errors and oversights.

Forecasting

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Budgeting software can greatly help by , automating financial tasks , making processes more efficient, and leading the business toward long-term success. Keep reading to find out the best budgeting software for small businesses. Why You Should Use Budgeting Software for Your Business?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Jedox Finance

JULY 23, 2019

You do not have to be a data scientist to recognize the impact of technology on FP&A is and will continue to be significant. One of the biggest challenges of automation (Robotic Process Automation) and artificial intelligence/machine learning technologies is our current mindset. Exploring the technology opportunities in FP&A.

Technology

Planful

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Excel is cheap, widely available, and contains innumerable calculations that make it useful for budgeting and planning. As most people have encountered, when you stare at a set of numbers for long enough, they eventually become jumbled, and tackling financial modeling on a spreadsheet makes it difficult to envision the end result.

Budgeting

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) candidates are professionals who specialize in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis within an organization. They play a critical role in helping companies make informed financial decisions and allocate resources effectively.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

Not every finance professional can be sharp enough to detect key highlights and provide analysis for the financial statements. The basic concepts I always hold on to when it comes to financial statement analysis are as follows: The financial statements should tell the story of the period.

Auditing

CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

These individuals are essential to major banks worldwide, devising strategies to maximize assets while ensuring sound financial decisions are being made. Because of this crucial role, financial managers command top dollar in big banks. Budget Analyst. Budget analysts fill an essential role in the banking world.

Banking

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

It involves analyzing financial statements and data from different business units. Specialists in operational finance create financial models that outline the details of business processes and their impact on the company's goals, staff plans, budget, and cash flow.

Leadership

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. What is Financial Planning and Analysis? The primary objectives of FP&A.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

To guarantee they remain on the right course, having a solid plan and budget in place is paramount for ensuring success. Business Planning and Budgeting (BP&B) is a strategic, operational, and financial management process that organizations use to plan, allocate resources, and manage their business performance effectively.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. Why Businesses Use Spreadsheets for Financial Forecasting. Risk of Errors.

Forecasting

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The best Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) software typically offers a range of features designed to help organizations effectively manage their financial performance. Users can input data, make adjustments, and project future financial scenarios. This ensures that everyone is working with the latest information.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Spreadym offers a wide range of analysis tools, like plan vs. actual analysis, financial consolidation, budgeting, forecasting and a variety of stored versions of a document. Oracle Hyperion Planning: Oracle's CPM software is known for its robust financial planning and budgeting capabilities.

SAP

Spreadym

MAY 15, 2023

FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) software is typically designed to meet the specific needs of finance professionals, CFOs, financial analysts, and other stakeholders involved in financial planning and analysis. Also, this process includes such activity as budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Jedox Finance

AUGUST 22, 2019

To do this we need to address the mindset, people, processes, and technology that drives FP&A’s actions. Crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options. Next, we need to upgrade our technology. Courage to explore historical data and reveal where there is a risk to any of the strategic options.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

It provides insights into the potential financial outcomes and helps in setting goals, budgeting, resource allocation, and evaluating the financial feasibility of projects or initiatives. It may be used for: Budgeting and financial planning: Financial forecasts are used to develop budgets and allocate resources.

Forecasting

CFO Thought Leader

MAY 20, 2024

Back in 2001, Lafouge stepped into a pivotal finance leadership role with Technip, a technology provider to the energy industry. With global uncertainties looming, he built a resilient financial model that ensured the company’s survival. Investing in talent development has always been a key part of Lafouge’s philosophy.

CFO

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

CFOs play a pivotal role in strategic decision-making, ensuring the financial health and stability of the business. Evolution of the Virtual CFO Concept With the rise of remote work and advancements in technology, the concept of a virtual CFO has gained significant traction. What Do Virtual CFOs Do?

CFO

Future CFO

MAY 22, 2024

Strategic leaders Ng believes CFOs play a pivotal role in spearheading the company’s digital transformation initiative, acting as a strategic leader in aligning financial goals with technological advancements. Such shifts include digital transformation, of course.

CFO

Onplan

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Finance professionals and teams today have numerous solutions available to help them plan, budget, forecast, and analyze financial information. We’ve compiled the data on each vendor by conducting independent research using the vendor’s website and public ratings and feedback on leading technology review sites. Key features.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2024

This includes tracking past financial activities, ensuring compliance and reporting, as well as forecasting future financial scenarios for better budgeting. These tools offer capabilities ranging from spending tracking and improved budgeting to making informed investment choices.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

No longer confined to the guardianship of financial reporting and compliance, modern CFOs are now pivotal strategists and advisors at the heart of corporate decision-making. This transformation is driven by several factors, including rapid technological advancements, globalization, and an increasingly complex regulatory landscape.

Prioritization

BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

The Controller is responsible for generating the three main financial statements and ensuring these statements comply with GAAP and other regulatory requirements. FP&A is responsible for strategic planning, decision support, and financial modeling. The first step is getting good financial reporting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 18, 2024

Now, as a cloud-based FP&A platform for strategic financial management, Runway is making finance easier to understand and more accessible for everyone in an organization. million of which came from a Series A round in 2023—Runway simplifies financial modeling, planning, and reporting. million in funding—$27.5

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Future CFO

AUGUST 24, 2020

We train FP&A professionals to be specially equipped to mitigate uncertainty and make the numbers work to determine holistic strategic planning, budgeting, and forecasting that ties into the goals of the business.," FP&A professionals are accustomed to revisiting budgets and business forecasts under pressure. Soriano concluded.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Regularly updating this list keeps the agenda relevant and front of mind across the organization. Identifying Strategic Priorities The process begins with a thorough analysis of the current financial landscape and an evaluation of emerging technologies, like AI, that can significantly enhance operational efficiencies.

CFO

Jedox Finance

AUGUST 13, 2019

In today’s world where technology changes are rampant and society’s expectations of new ideas and stimulation is at a rate not seen before. Technology will guide our roles. Done well, an FP&A mindset transformation is led by people, it touches and changes all processes, and embraces technology. Retrain, create new habits.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Planful

MAY 7, 2021

Why FP&A Technology for Workforce Planning? FP&A is charged with analyzing your business, modeling potential options, and helping the business budget and plan for the short- and long-term future. It’s up to FP&A to ensure financial health while meeting strategic business goals. Build Standardized Processes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

While at PWC I started writing business plans and creating financial models for startups. For the first few years, I was building financial models for founders that were fundraising. We cover fundraising, board meetings, financial forecasts, dashboard, cap table, banking relationships, etc. Accounting ?—?Many

Planning

Planful

AUGUST 30, 2016

Here, I was expecting Finance Transformation to be the top response, but was pleased to see Financial Modeling coming in as the top initiative at 49% of responses. This was followed closely by Forecasting with Predictive Analytics (26%), then Financial Transformation (41%). 28% – Use of Big Data or Non-Financial Data.

Finance

Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. As a result, every company sought financial clarity. Source: FutureCIO-AFP, 2021.

Finance

Spreadym

AUGUST 10, 2023

Key features of the best financial reporting software may include: Data Integration: Integration with various accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to automatically import financial data. Affordability: QuickBooks offers different pricing tiers, including options for small businesses with tighter budgets.

Financial Reporting

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

One reason is that valuation, at least as practiced, has become financial modeling, where Excel ninjas pull numbers from financial statements, put them into spreadsheets and extrapolate based upon past trends.

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