Future CFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Autonomous technology in finance will impact FP&A and controllership in three ways, as acceptance of these technologies among finance leaders is more prevalent, said Gartner recently. “80% FP&A teams build reports and analysis using data from multiple — and often disconnected — systems, the firm said.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Technology Finance Forecasting 52

Future CFO

JULY 17, 2023

Global corporate treasury leaders can serve as particularly essential strategic advisers right now— if they can harness the right data, analysis, and technology strategy to navigate choppy market conditions. This is why nearly half of the surveyed treasurers describe cash forecasting as somewhat or extremely difficult.

Treasury 98

Treasury Forecasting Cash Management Concentration 98

Spreadym

JUNE 29, 2023

Revenue planning is the process of estimating and forecasting an organization's future revenue streams. It involves setting revenue targets, developing strategies to achieve those targets, and creating a plan to monitor and adjust the revenue-generating activities over a specific period, such as a fiscal year.

Planning 52

Planning Forecasting Benchmarking Communication 52

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. Experience: FP&A candidates may have prior experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analysis Budgeting Financial Modeling 59

Centage

MAY 10, 2022

Given the current business environment, today’s finance leaders need to be agile and adjust their technology in response to their business’ changing needs. According to Gartner’s 2021 Emerging Technology Product Leader Survey , nearly half of respondents chose cloud-based software as a top three emerging technology investment.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Data Analysis Forecasting 98

Centage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Between pandemic insecurities, a supply chain crisis, labor shortages, and the growing threat of recession, companies that rely on traditional planning and forecasting may find themselves struggling to stay competitive. To stay agile and accurate, businesses need to utilize automated financial tools that allow for rolling forecasts.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Budgeting Planning 98

Future CFO

AUGUST 1, 2023

The demand for mobile wallets, online banking services, and the increasing adoption of digital technologies has led to the expansion of the financial applications market in Asia/Pacific. This trend is driven by the need for real-time data analysis and insights to make informed business decisions.

Invoicing 98

Invoicing General Ledger Reconciliations Budgeting 98

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 29, 2020

In the current times of crisis, these buzzwords common in FP&A and planning turn out to be very important characteristics for companies and it becomes clear how well positioned they actually are. In their 35-page report, they provide interesting insights into the current state of planning and highlight where the journey is headed.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Data Analysis 52

Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While that wouldn’t make much sense these days, think about revenue planning, data, and processes. Sales Performance Management (SPM) is a unified approach to analyze, plan, and optimize sales processes withing an organization. In this eBook about 360° Planning you can learn more about the shift to xP&A.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 124

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Sales Forecasting Budgeting 124

Centage

MAY 31, 2022

If you want to outsell the competition, then upgrading your financial planning and analysis (FP&A) efforts is of the utmost importance. Unfortunately, many companies are still using spreadsheets and other less-efficient manual tools for planning. In fact, Centage’s survey revealed that improved reporting was the No.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 92

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Budgeting Analyzing Data 92

Centage

MAY 3, 2022

In an effort to continue delivering the best possible services, Centage has teamed up with global technology firm Intuit Inc., Continue reading to learn more about the Planning Maestro App for QuickBooks Online Advanced and discover the benefits it can bring to your business. Better Communicate Your Financial Story.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Data Analysis 98

Centage

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Successful businesses recognize the importance of financial planning and analysis. Also known as FP&A, financial planning and analysis refers to various planning and budgeting activities that help a company to make savvy decisions regarding its long-term goals.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 97

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Reporting Forecasting Budgeting 97

Centage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Financial planning and analysis is at the heart of strategic decision-making for businesses, and as we step into 2024, it’s crucial to align your FP&A processes with the latest trends and best practices. Here are some areas within FP&A software & technology to focus on as you start the year.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Data Analysis Leverage Risk Management 40

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As 2024 approaches, CFOs need to assess their 2023 achievements and plan for the coming year. Exploring the Key Priorities for CFOs in 2024 Global political instability, encompassing war, superpower tensions, and internal turmoil, adds complexity to planning for 2024. Despite the persistent list of priorities, it changes over time.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO Prioritization Leadership 52

Future CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Drive efficiency with RPA Many companies have already made the first step to move their financial services operating systems to a cloud-based enterprise resource planning software or a software-as-a-service solution. Here’s how.

Finance 96

Finance Forecasting CFO Leverage 96

CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Scenario analysis may also leverage AI to model various scenarios to better understand potential consequences of different decisions and market changes. Generative AI a subset of AI that uses learning patterns and structures from existing data to generate original content, including text and images. over at least the next decade.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 115

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Compliance Forecasting 115

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) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Budgeting 130

Centage

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Between pandemic insecurities, a supply chain crisis, labor shortages, and the growing threat of recession, companies that rely on traditional planning and forecasting may find themselves struggling to stay competitive. To stay agile and accurate, businesses need to utilize automated financial tools that allow for rolling forecasts.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Budgeting Planning 52

Centage

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

Building and managing an effective budget and plan can be daunting no matter what industry, but financial planning for nonprofits can be particularly difficult. For far too long, spreadsheet-based financial planning has been the standard. Reduce Costs & Minimize Risk – Scenario & Personnel Planning for the Win!

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 72

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Nonprofit Planning Finance 72

Jedox Finance

JANUARY 23, 2020

A new calendar year can be a great time to take a renewed, fresh look at your business planning and performance management. How does EPM fit within a business’s existing technology architecture? In a perfect world, we would like an EPM system that manages organization-wide planning, reporting and analysis.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 88

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Data Analysis Forecasting 88

Centage

APRIL 12, 2022

In creating our financial planning and analysis (FP&A) solution, we gain valuable insight from a wide range of industry experts, including mid-market CFOs and finance leaders. A further 39 percent planned to prioritize cash flow and funding activities and purchases.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Budgeting Forecasting 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 26, 2024

The technological advancement provides more than just automation and reshapes roles, empowering finance teams to zero in on strategic activities like data analysis, supplier negotiations, and decision-making. AI can provide precise cash flow forecasts by analysing historical payment data and supplier behaviour.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable Cash Flow Forecasting Accounting Invoicing 52

Future CFO

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Technology and some budget flexibility will boost confidence The theme of 2023 is doing more with less, and that will continue to be the case as economic uncertainty carries over into 2024, said Tom Lavin, Chief Controlling Officer, Marketing and Solutions. Finance teams spend significant time on financial planning," he said.

SAP 52

SAP Finance Budgeting Data Analysis 52

CFO Share

JULY 27, 2023

AI Advantages and Opportunities for CFOs AI presents key advantages and opportunities for CFOs: AI Enhanced Data Analysis AI enables CFOs to analyze large volumes of financial data quickly and accurately, uncovering valuable insights for decision-making. Where will you take AI in your business?

CFO 40

CFO Data Analysis Analyzing Data Risk Management 40

Centage

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021

As defined by Wikipedia, Business Intelligence comprises the strategies and technologies used by enterprises for the data analysis of business information. BI technologies provide historical, current, and predictive views of business operations. Finance at the Speed of Business. Watch Demo.

Finance 52

Finance Data Analysis Forecasting Budgeting 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Successful businesses recognize the importance of financial planning and analysis. Also known as FP&A, financial planning and analysis refers to various planning and budgeting activities that help a company to make savvy decisions regarding its long-term goals. Greater Accuracy. Superior Resource Allocation.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Reporting Forecasting Budgeting 52

E78 Partners

APRIL 13, 2023

Key Takeaways Private capital markets faced headwinds in 2022, but a boom is predicted due to more companies staying private longer, institutional investors increasing allocations to private equity, and a demographic shift as entrepreneurial Baby Boomers consider succession plans for their businesses.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leadership Forecasting CFO 52

Boston Startup CFO

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Preparing for fundraising If you are planning to raise funds for your startup, there are many pitfalls and unknowns. A fractional CFO can provide significant value to the process by: Developing a financial plan : A financial plan is a key component of any fundraising effort.

CFO 40

CFO Startups Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting 40

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

As a business, we need to accelerate digital transformation and leverage on new digital technology to harness big data and provide timely and comprehensive end-to-end business analytics/insights/forecast to drive the right strategic decisions."

CFO 98

CFO Finance Leadership Concentration 98

Centage

MARCH 22, 2022

Financial planning initiatives are a tried and tested way to reward employees for great performance. We’ll explore how you can lay the groundwork with financial forecasting, and the tools you can use to accurately assess performance. Let’s explore this technology in more detail.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Budgeting Planning Data Analysis 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 14, 2020

Just ask them, as was done for the December 2020 How To Put AI In Your 2021 FI Business Plan Playbook , a collaboration with Brighterion. This was a year that bent and broke quite a few risk forecasting models, thus all the more reason to bring AI smarts to bear on transaction volumes scaling far beyond a human pace.

Credit Risk 87

Credit Risk Data Analysis Banking Forecasting 87

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. Complete data analysis (DA). Automation of previously manual tasks.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leverage Communication Strategic Planning 52

Planful

JUNE 9, 2021

You have to aggregate and categorize and summarize the data just to make it manageable, but then you’re only seeing the totals and averages. You’re viewing the top of the proverbial iceberg while the bulk of the data–where the gaps, errors, and inconsistencies live–is hidden beneath. Then, AI Helps FP&A.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Data Analysis Planning 40

Planful

JANUARY 11, 2022

Consistent with their 2018 forecast, McKinsey’s late 2020 study found that organizations that invested more in digital than their competitors were twice as likely to report outsize revenue growth. Now is the time for CFOs at organizations of all sizes to lean on AI to plan, budget, and forecast with greater accuracy, speed, and confidence.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Profit and Loss Reconciliations 40

Centage

JULY 12, 2022

Kate Drenckhahn is Centage’s Senior Product Manager focused on the strategic planning and execution of new and existing Planning Maestro functionality. Most recently Kate wore many hats at CABEM Technologies, where she managed a competency and compliance management system. How do you develop the Planning Maestro product roadmap?

Compliance 52

Compliance Budgeting Prioritization Data Analysis 52

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

The report noted that 43% of respondents to the study say their organisations have become more focused on scenario planning and stress testing as a result of the pandemic. At a recent roundtable, one CFO commented she can’t recall a period in recent years where her team had done so many “what if” analysis than in 2020.

Financial Data 52

Financial Data Finance Benchmarking CFO 52

Centage

JANUARY 18, 2022

While spreadsheets have long reigned supreme as the foundation of budgeting and forecasting for many organizations, the shortcomings of this legacy, siloed tool have become too hard to ignore. Do we have the data we need readily available? Accuracy is the critical to the budgeting and forecasting process.

Budgeting 111

Budgeting Forecasting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) General Ledger 111