CFO Simplified

MARCH 25, 2025

Success (or Lack Thereof) in Succession Planning for Businesses Handing over a business is more than a title changeits a financial and operational shift that can make or break a company. The Role of a CFO: A Trusted Partner and Mentor in Succession Planning Even in the best of circumstances, running a business is tough.

Cash Flow Forecasting

CFO Share

MAY 26, 2022

Price analysis and a cost analysis are similar terms but one applies to the consumer and the other, the producer. Both support strategic planning and decision-making for the next steps of your business. What is Price Analysis. Your pricing will affect your capital plan, working capital, and fixed assets.

Cost Analysis

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? Why Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is important?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Planful

APRIL 28, 2015

The gap is being caused by a shift in managers’ needs – from just needing to know what things cost (such as a product cost) and what happened – to a need for detailed information about what their future costs and profits will be and why. Decision Support with Cost Planning. This is the “ Then what?”

Accounting

Centage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Excel is deeply embedded in the planning and budgeting process for many organizations. The key to making a successful business case for financial planning and analysis software isn’t demonstrating cost savings – at least not at first. Do you need what-if scenario planning to meet growth targets?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Share

APRIL 2, 2024

Outsourced CFO v In-House: a Cost Analysis To make an informed decision, let’s break down the costs associated with hiring an in-house finance manager versus engaging with a fractional (outsourced) CFO. An outsourced CFO company absorbs these transition expenses for you, ensuring a smoother and cost-effective changeover.

CFO

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

When I was the FP&A Manager at Energizer Egypt, the global batteries and household products market leader, I had to present to the regional team the 12 months latest estimate which included 4 months actuals and 8 months forecast. To do that I made a deep dive cost analysis to understand the main reasons behind that change.

Communication