Planful

OCTOBER 25, 2016

Another panelist highlighted their investment in inventory, as well as managing growth in the business. How do you balance the core responsibilities of Finance with risk management? Making timely, relevant, and accurate data available across the business is critical to effective decision-making and risk management.

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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. Risk Management: Skills in identifying, assessing, and managing financial risks are important.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 20, 2024

Strategize: Spend your energy on planning for growth and improving the business. Communicate: Keep talking to your team, especially the Controller, to ensure you’re all aiming for the same goals. Leave the daily grind to the Controller and trust your team.

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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.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

CPM involves a greater emphasis on improving communication and business strategies within a company. This is becoming such a popular and well-received concept that performance management is becoming a true profession. There are even certification programs to help individuals become true experts in performance management.

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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.

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Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

They help organizations anticipate potential risks, identify opportunities, and make informed decisions about resource allocation and strategic planning. Risk Assessment and Management: Identify potential financial risks and develop risk management strategies.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Risk Management and Compliance CFOs need to ensure that their financial processes and spreadsheets comply with various regional and international regulations. This might involve implementing automated compliance checks and utilising tools that provide real-time alerts for potential risks.

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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.

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Future CFO

JULY 14, 2022

With an increasing focus on climate-related risk management and disclosures, including those under the Taskforce on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework, companies are recognising that climate change also has an impact on their businesses, operations and financials. “It CFO’s role in driving ESG strategy.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. Senior accountants are responsible for managing the financial records of their organization. Communication Skills. Senior Accountants.

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Spreadym

JUNE 15, 2023

Driver-based planning is a strategic planning approach that focuses on identifying and prioritizing key drivers or factors that have a significant impact on the performance and success of a business. It involves analyzing and understanding these drivers to develop effective plans and make informed decisions.

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The Charity CFO

AUGUST 28, 2023

This isn’t always a priority for dedicated nonprofit professionals, who may spend more of their time focusing on the issue or cause their group is involved with, as well as programming, donor relations, and event planning decisions. However, financially-minded folks are crucial for a variety of reasons.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

Leaders in finance are most successful when they have skills in communication, quantitative analysis, financial planning, and team building. Overseeing risk management. CFOs are part of the company’s internal finance team just as bankers, and CPAs, are part of the company’s external finance team.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

By distilling these goals into a concise list and communicating them consistently—whether in formal presentations or casual discussions—the CFO ensures everyone understands and aligns with the finance department’s direction. This might involve enhancing digital finance capabilities or adopting sustainable business practices.

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Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It involves a set of processes, methodologies, metrics, and systems designed to help businesses effectively plan, monitor, and manage their performance to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. Budgeting and Forecasting: CPM involves the creation of budgets and financial forecasts that align with the strategic plan.

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Spreadym

JULY 3, 2023

This helps you understand the drivers behind these risks and opportunities and develop strategies to mitigate risks and capitalize on opportunities. Scenario planning enables proactive risk management and strategic decision-making, ensuring your business is prepared for various eventualities.

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Planful

JUNE 15, 2017

And the techniques they’re employing – such as driver-based planning, rolling forecasts , and predictive modeling – are getting more sophisticated. FP&A has become more data-driven, taking a leadership role in supporting strategic planning at the corporate level and across lines of business. Learn More.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2022

As I mentioned before, it used to be all about numbers, providing oversight on financials and reporting, and to a certain extent, risk management. You have to show communication skills and you have to cut across all functions or departments to have a clear understanding of the organisational needs.

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