CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of “Planning Aces,” finance leaders explore the evolving role of FP&A as a strategic partner emphasizing the importance of reliable data in aligning decision-making and resetting priorities. Leveraging AI emerges as a key theme for optimizing financial processes and enabling real-time collaboration.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

Data intelligence is at the heart of this transformation a critical enabler of strategic decision-making, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance. By leveraging data intelligence, finance leaders can better evaluate macroeconomic indicators, hiring trends, and sales patterns to predict future needs and challenges."

Finance

CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 9, 2025

Brett also highlights the evolving role of FP&A as internal evangelists, helping organizations reframe problems and discover value in unexpected places—sometimes even generating “aha moments” that reveal strategic opportunities previously outside traditional planning models.

Planning

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

This includes proficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling to make informed strategic decisions. Strategic Thinking: Aspiring CFOs must develop the ability to think long-term and align financial strategies with overall business goals. This can improve both personal and professional interactions.

CFO

CFO Dive

JUNE 16, 2025

Forecast CBAM impact and budget for compliance The purchase of CBAM certificates carries a significant financial impact. Budgeting for this impact and other CBAM-related costs like software licenses and supplier initiatives fall squarely on the CFO’s shoulders.

CFO

CFO Talks

JULY 29, 2025

Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer at Kia South Africa, Nafisa has led finance transformation efforts across strategic planning, compliance, and operational control. It is also about creating some leverage for yourself. There is not a magic formula here. It is about spending quality time with the limited time.

CFO

Spreadym

MAY 31, 2023

Strategic planning for business is the process of defining an organization's long-term objectives and determining the most effective ways to achieve them. Key components of strategic planning for business Vision and Mission: Clarifying the organization's purpose, values, and long-term aspirations.

Strategic Planning

CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2024

Are you missing Strategic Planning? Let’s quickly get through the first three items in any strategic plan. Financial Planning: Develop a robust financial plan. That plan will include not just looking at the future, but also planning for the present. Here’s a quick review.

Strategic Planning

Fpanda Club

MARCH 28, 2021

This article describes the FP&A maturity assessment model focused on major tasks of the function (strategic planning and budgeting, forecasting, analytics, management reporting, performance management and decision support) and built around 3 key areas – processes, tools/systems and people.

Forecasting

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Budget tracking is the process of monitoring your nonprofit’s income and expenses to ensure they stay within your planned budget. Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit.

Nonprofit

Centage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In reality, it’s more science than art, and should be a critical component of management’s operational planning – especially during uncertain times. So today, workforce planning has never been more challenging to manage as these factors add pressure to effectively executing workforce planning and budgeting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These offices, sometimes called the Office of Strategy Management (OSM) or Project Management Offices (PMO), handle measures, reporting, strategic projects, alignment, communications, and strategic planning, which are all under the guise of CPM. A prime example of such innovations is of course CPM software.

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)

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the evolving role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), mastering risk management, budgeting, and forecasting tools is crucial. A CFO’s role is to identify, evaluate, and mitigate these risks through strategic planning, ensuring the integration of risk management processes across all departments of the organisation.

CFO

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

For small businesses employing a fractional CFO , understanding the core responsibilities of a CFO can help leverage their expertise effectively. Strategic Planning and Forecasting CFOs create long-term financial plans and forecasts.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many founders don’t anticipate the complexities involved in scaling, from creating proper budgets to managing employees and developing sustainable fundraising strategies. The Importance of Strategic Planning Sarah stressed the need for both a business plan and a strategic plan. Need help scaling?

Nonprofit

VCFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in a professional services firm simpler. This approach often manifests itself through mental exercises of “we did X in revenue this year and want to do Y% more next year,” but lacks sufficient thought and planning as to how that’s going to happen.

Strategic Planning

Planful

SEPTEMBER 28, 2016

Why Is Budgeting Such a Challenge for Finance Today? The challenges with the budgeting process are both internal and external. According to Lee Feingold , Senior Associate at the Keystone Group, forecasting and budgeting has always been a challenge. What Are the Key Trends CFOs See in Budgeting?

Budgeting

Centage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For the finance team, reforecasting (sometimes called budget reforecasting or financial reforecasting) is the best mechanism for effectively managing changes in strategic planning throughout the budget year. What is budget reforecasting? What is budget reforecasting?

Budgeting

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

Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

By leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technology, CFOs can drive strategic insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimise cash management. CFOs must also be well-versed in leveraging emerging technologies to boost their business performance. The post The risks CFOs must face in 2024 appeared first on FutureCFO.

CFO

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

This proactive approach is vital for strategic planning and long-term success. Leverage Technology: Utilize Remote Accounting Solutions and Virtual Financial Controller Services to streamline the forecasting process. Embrace financial forecasting today and plan with precision for a prosperous tomorrow.

Forecasting

PYMNTS

MARCH 30, 2017

Grant Thornton released its 2017 CFO Survey this week to find that most of these executives said strategic planning is their top priority within the enterprise, surpassing other priorities like performance management or even increased cash flow. There are other ways CFOs are being pulled in two directions, too.

CFO

CFO Share

AUGUST 22, 2024

CFO compensation increases with extensive experience in your industry, proven strategic planning skills, and a track record of driving financial performance. By leveraging the expertise of a fractional CFO, businesses can navigate financial complexities, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

CFO

The Charity CFO

AUGUST 2, 2023

Sarah is a seasoned leader in the nonprofit sector, leverages over 18 years of experience to guide organizations towards success. Specifically about how nonprofit organizations can handle budgeting for the next fiscal year. However, when it comes to budgets, they’re merely a projection and not necessarily a reality.

Nonprofit

The Finance Weekly

MAY 5, 2024

When it comes to sales planning, it's all about creating a flexible strategy that your sales team can rely on to hit those sales goals within a set time frame. This plan covers everything from activities and target markets to budget, resources, and market positioning. What is Revenue Planning?

Planning

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

In reality, it’s more science than art, and should be a critical component of management’s operational planning – especially during uncertain times. So today, workforce planning has never been more challenging to manage as these factors add pressure to effectively executing workforce planning and budgeting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

This information is crucial for financial planning, budgeting, and identifying potential areas of revenue growth. This analysis supports financial analysis, budgeting, and investment decision-making. By leveraging these financial statements and their diverse uses, nonprofit organizations can pursue their mission with confidence.

Nonprofit

The Finance Weekly

JUNE 17, 2024

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is important in automating all of the manual tasks in the finance department and giving everyone greater insights into the data. FP&A not only supports business and financial decision-making but also provides management with insights into the organization’s strategic plans and investments.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

JULY 14, 2024

That’s exactly how Long-range Planning (LRP)works – not only for individuals but for businesses as well. It extends beyond conventional budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes which usually span a year, and concentrates mainly on financial goals and key initiatives that are 5-10 years or more into the future.

Planning

CFO Plans

JULY 25, 2024

Leverage Virtual CFO Services and Financial Consulting For manufacturing businesses that may not have the resources to hire a full-time CFO, SaaS accounting software can be a valuable asset. Many platforms offer virtual CFO services, providing expert financial guidance and strategic planning support.

Manufacturing

CFO Share

MAY 10, 2024

By leveraging the detailed financial data they maintain, you can create a 13-week cash flow forecast that provides valuable insights into your upcoming cash obligations and helps you make better-informed decisions. Check out our blog on 3 Cash Flow Optimization Techniques for Small Businesses for strategic ways to improve your cash flow.

Forecasting

The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

How does your nonprofit make strategic decisions? Leveraging data for strategic decision-making has many benefits–from improving your efficiency to increasing the success rate of campaigns or strategies. Leveraging Data in Nonprofit Leadership How can you use data effectively as a nonprofit leader?

Nonprofit

E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

Unveiling the Role of FP&A Teams: A Holistic View FP&A teams are responsible for orchestrating financial strategies, facilitating planning, budgeting, forecasting, organizing & transforming data, and driving insightful analysis to improve decisions.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 7, 2024

This episode our Planning Aces emphasize the importance of leveraging one’s breadth of experience, stepping beyond traditional FP&A roles, and focusing on execution to bring significant value to organizations. MADE POSSIBLE BY PLANFUL | Planful is the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. This includes not just financial risks but also operational, regulatory, and strategic risks.

Prioritization