CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 17, 2025

A Finance Strategic Moment Early in his career, Brian McClintock walked into a $12 millionEBITDA telecomonly to discover within 60 days that it was actually losing $1 million a month.

CFO

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision Imagine this: Your company has a fantastic vision—perhaps it’s to dominate a new market, launch a groundbreaking product, or grow your team and profits. This is where aligning your finance with strategy comes in. So should your financial management.

Numbers

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 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. Imagine CFO or CEO seeing dozens of long tables filled with numbers every day, will they be happy to receive another one like this?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

The modern CFO must possess both expertise in operational and strategic finance to meet the evolving needs of business and the finance function. What is Operational Finance? Operational finance is the aspect of the finance function that deals with the daily operations and running of a business.

Leadership

Fpanda Club

APRIL 11, 2021

This article explores the most common myths surrounding the financial planning and analysis function, its key activities and outputs which many FP&A stakeholders believe in. The current transformation of the finance function and FP&A processes may become the perfect time to move away from outdated beliefs and practices.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category.

Accounting

The Finance Weekly

JULY 31, 2023

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually revolutionizing various industries, including the field of accounting and finance. With the emergence of , AI tools and Large Language Models (LLMs) like ChatGPT, Google Bard, and BERT, professionals in these fields can benefit from enhanced capabilities and streamlined processes.

Corporate Finance

Centage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To that end, it’s essential to have a software program that lets you create multiple versions of your budget based on different financial models. Test the impact of proposed scenarios and gain immediate insight into how your assumptions may affect your finances. Not every company has the same tolerance for risk.

Strategic Planning

CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, finance-related jobs are predicted to experience an 8% annual growth rate until at least 2030. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , finance-related jobs are predicted to experience an 8% annual growth rate until at least 2030 – in line with other professional sectors.

Banking

Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

FP&A candidates typically have a background in finance, accounting, or a related field and possess a combination of skills and knowledge in financial analysis, modeling, and strategic planning. Experience: FP&A candidates may have prior experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

AI is , transforming the finance sector, especially in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). It facilitates advanced analytics and offers valuable insights through methods like predictive modeling and scenario analysis. Top 8 AI Uses in Finance AI/ML can enhance FP&A operations in many ways.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Thought Leader

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

In this episode of Planning Episodes hosted by Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles, three CFOs—Don McGuire of ADP, Scott Blackley of Oscar Health, and Patrick Fleury of TeraWulf—share their insights on financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with a focus on navigating complex business environments.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Collaboration and Workflow Management: Features for collaboration and workflow management facilitate communication and coordination among team members involved in the financial planning process. Pros of Vena for FP&A Flexible Modeling: Vena is known for its flexibility in financial modeling.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When interest rates remain stable, CFOs can confidently plan their finances, minimising the risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. Financial Planning and Analysis: Forecasting and analysing financial trends are fundamental skills for today’s CFOs.

CFO

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) involve a range of activities, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical tasks, all of which are vital in providing essential support for a company's major business decisions and overall financial well-being.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 6, 2024

Strategic financial decisions are not solely the responsibility of FP&A, every individual in the organization contributes to this process. As a finance leader, you recognize the critical role that teamwork plays in establishing FP&A as a genuine business partner. Who the Finance Team Should Work With?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Boston Startup CFO

JULY 10, 2016

TK: The ability to communicate your thinking and decision-making rationale is absolutely critical to success in any finance role. It is not just about building a fully integrated financial model and making a financial decision based on whether or not the output cell is green or red.

Startups

Collectiv

MARCH 5, 2025

Accurate Planning Requires a Single, Integrated Source of Truth Modernized planning is about transforming business processes holisticallyintegrating concepts of financial planning across all departments, whether its HR, supply chain, sales, or operations. However, this finance-centric approach left a lot of blind spots across the enterprise.

Planning

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The job of managing a corporation’s cash flow typically falls to its FP&A team and its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Corporate Finance Institute According to the Association of Finance Professionals , many of the skills that make FP&A a strategic partner to the business lead well into the skills that make the CFO a trusted advisor.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Financial Advice for Startups I recently spoke with finance leaders from a couple dozen startups. Their expertise ranged from seed stage start-ups, where the CEO also served as the in-house finance leader, to growth stage companies where an in-house CFO monitored the entity’s current and future financial health.

Planning

Future CFO

MAY 22, 2024

The role of chief financial officers has long been evolving, especially following the drastic changes brought about by the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic. Strategic finance management plays a pivotal role in the efficacious integration of digital technology, augmenting operational efficiency and propelling sustained growth,” Waty says.

CFO

Jedox Finance

JULY 18, 2019

Their comments highlight a common theme of the need to elevate the technical expertise of finance to the level of strategy. Geetanjali Tandon, Digital & IT Transformation Finance Lead at Bayer Crop Science, Chair of the AFP FP&A Advisory Council. Also, a crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Enhancing Cross-Departmental Collaboration for Accurate Insights Audits impact more than just the finance team; for an accurate, holistic view, the audit process should engage departments like HR, legal, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

Auditing

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Enhancing Cross-Departmental Collaboration for Accurate Insights Audits impact more than just the finance team; for an accurate, holistic view, the audit process should engage departments like HR, legal, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

Auditing

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

By providing financial insights and analysis, they assist in evaluating investment opportunities, assessing the financial impact of strategic initiatives, and developing long-term financial plans. They develop financial models that simulate various scenarios and assess the outcomes on key financial metrics.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Jedox Finance

JULY 23, 2019

These are often not “out of the box” solutions and will require us to spend time learning new skills in process automation, analytics and financial modeling. This is a space that is largely unexplored and represents immense potential for us to understand, interpret, communicate and execute on these predictions. Crystal ball.

Technology

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Let’s break down what CFOs need to do to be successful in this expanded role: Crafting and Sharing a Finance Vision A successful CFO starts with a clear finance agenda, pinpointing both immediate goals and long-term objectives.

CFO

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Understanding the Role of a CFO A CFO is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing the financial activities of an organization. Their primary duties include financial planning, analysis, risk management, financial reporting, and leadership of the finance & accounting team. What Do Virtual CFOs Do?

CFO

Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The CFO role requires certain traits and skills, said Woranat Dumrongsiri (pictured), Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos during an interview with FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. Future CFO: When did you start to become interested in finance?

CFO

Centage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

To that end, it’s essential to have a software program that lets you create multiple versions of your budget based on different financial models. Test the impact of proposed scenarios and gain immediate insight into how your assumptions may affect your finances. Not every company has the same tolerance for risk.

Strategic Planning

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

We emphasized the importance of communication, setting priorities, and the initial avoidance of hasty decisions. They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. Delegation and Empowerment: No CFO can do it all alone.

Prioritization

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The team helps clients understand each deal’s potential returns and risks by providing accurate valuations and financial models. They also work on structuring transactions to align with clients’ goals, minimizing tax implications, and ensuring efficient financing. The post What Are Transaction Services?

Securities

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The team helps clients understand each deal’s potential returns and risks by providing accurate valuations and financial models. They also work on structuring transactions to align with clients’ goals, minimizing tax implications, and ensuring efficient financing. The post What Are Transaction Services?

Securities

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 7, 2018

But any special projects above and beyond the day-to-day routine, like M&A transactions or billing and financial models, a lot of our partners and their clients don’t have that kind of talent.” Cassity noted that these providers must communicate, set the proper expectations and follow up with clients.

B2B

Future CFO

JUNE 13, 2022

Editor’s note: Finance executives could no longer succeed by focusing simply on numbers. Grace Lim (pictured), CFO at KK Women's & Children's Hospital (KKH) in Singapore shared with FutureCFO audiences how female finance executives could become CFOs. This article is part of FutureCFO's Female Leadership in Finance Series.

Healthcare

Planful

MARCH 16, 2016

The cloud also makes it easy to integrate operational and financial data, which increases accuracy and ensures forecasts are aligned with company goals. Advanced Modeling. Each department requires varying levels of detail in their financial models, and the dimensions will differ between departments.

Forecasting