CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

From the financial side, I am heavily involved in the scoping of the AFE, ensuring all financial models, scenario planning, and required returns are accurately detailed. At Gas de Cameroon, our mission is to unlock Cameroon’s economic potential through cost-effective, clean, and efficient gas products.

Finance 98

Finance Profit and Loss CFO Leadership 98

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

FP&A analyst, in turn, is a promising yet developing profession that can be interesting to graduates with finance, statistics, economics or business degrees as well as to finance professionals from adjacent disciplines. Planning, budgeting and forecasting are linked together forming financial planning processes.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

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

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

CFOs are telling their FP&A leaders that they need to improve flexibility of budgeting and forecasting, enable faster capital reallocation, and updated financial models to reflect rapidly changing business realities,” Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice president, research in the Gartner Finance practice, pointed out.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 97

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

CFO Share

JUNE 11, 2024

Accurate financial forecasting is crucial for small businesses, but developing and updating forecasts can be time-consuming, frustrating, and ultimately inaccurate. Precise forecasts provide the roadmap for future growth, but most small companies spin their wheels developing and maintaining forecasts.

Forecasting 52

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

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, Discover Strategic Financial Planning Solutions that are more than a necessity; they’re the backbone of sustainable business growth. As companies in the financial services industry aim to navigate uncertain economic climates, creating a robust financial roadmap becomes essential.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. Why Businesses Use Spreadsheets for Financial Forecasting. Risk of Errors.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Budgeting Data Analysis Financial Modeling 52

Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

Financial forecasting refers to the process of estimating or predicting future financial outcomes and performance based on historical data, trends, and assumptions. Financial forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and decision-making for businesses, organizations, and individuals.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Budgeting Planning Financial Modeling 52

Centage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As you start your financial planning for 2023 and beyond, follow these steps to solidify your three-year strategic plan and boost the odds of achieving your business’ goals. If you want to forecast your financial future, start by looking back at past performance. Set the past as your baseline to predict the future.

Strategic Planning 98

Strategic Planning Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting 98

E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, characterized by economic uncertainty and rapid changes, staying ahead of the curve has become crucial for organizations aiming to achieve sustainable success. As we approach 2024, the importance of forecasting, planning, and analytics cannot be overstated.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Planning Budgeting 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. They play a critical role in helping companies make informed financial decisions and allocate resources effectively.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

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

Cube Software

APRIL 29, 2024

At its core, FP&A focuses on forecasting financial outcomes, budgeting, and providing actionable insights to support investment decisions.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

She is driven to deepen her expertise in digitalization, AI, and machine learning , applying them to improve financial wellness and business efficiency and aims for international leadership roles that contribute to the economic development of Africa and values cross-disciplinary collaborations for impactful projects.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Problem Solving Communication 52

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Recently, the South African Reserve Bank’s decision to maintain interest rates has had significant implications not only for the economic landscape but also for the competencies demanded of today’s CFOs. The Reserve Bank decided to keep interest rates unchanged, opting for stability amidst ongoing economic turbulence.

CFO 52

CFO Strategic Planning Communication Risk Management 52

Centage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As you start your financial planning for 2023 and beyond, follow these steps to solidify your three-year strategic plan and boost the odds of achieving your business’ goals. If you want to forecast your financial future, start by looking back at past performance. Set the past as your baseline to predict the future.

Strategic Planning 52

Strategic Planning Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Instead of relying on a single forecast, consider creating multiple financial models that reflect best-case, worst-case, and moderate scenarios. Actionable Steps: Develop at least three scenarios (optimistic, pessimistic, and most likely) for your key financial metrics.

Leverage 52

Leverage Forecasting Communication Economics 52

Spreadym

MAY 10, 2023

For example, you can assess the financial impact of economic downturn or supply chain disruption. By varying one variable at a time while keeping others constant, you can assess the sensitivity of financial models or forecasts to changes in that specific variable.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Performance Measuring Risk Management 52

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

13-week Cash Flow Forecasting We offer a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to cash planning. Financial Modeling & Analysis We can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your business's financial performance and future prospects.

Planning 40

Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Forecasting 40

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Most organisations will be unable to deliver the profitable outcomes investors have come to expect across much of the last decade, as the convergence of low rates, suppressed wages, and steady economic growth that enabled those results no longer exists.

Management Consulting 52

Management Consulting Financial Modeling Leadership Forecasting 52

Jedox Finance

JULY 18, 2019

A financial analyst uses not only the financial numbers but also market trends, economic indicators as well as works closely with the business to understand the assumptions to provide insights on the impacts of decisions. Also, a crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Net Present Value (NPV) Budgeting Leadership 59

CFO Share

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

As a result, economic downturns make investors selective. Your competition’s response to economic downturns will affect your small business. Use an operating forecast frequently. You need an operating forecast to make fast decisions confidently. Demand softens or shifts. Competition changes. Pivot toward growing markets.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Economics Investments Financial Modeling 40

Future CFO

MARCH 27, 2025

He notes that AI-driven predictive analytics has also improved forecasting accuracy, particularly in demand planning, working capital management, and revenue projections. Instead of manually sifting through spreadsheets, CFOs can now ask AI-powered assistants questions like: 'How did our Q4 OPEX compare to forecast?'

Compliance 52

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

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Moreover, the advent of big data and advanced analytics has armed CFOs with tools to forecast trends, optimize operations, and shape company strategies with unprecedented precision. This collaborative approach helps to align departmental goals with financial realities and strategic objectives.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

Future CFO

OCTOBER 11, 2020

We’ve done scenario planning and stress tests to anticipate the impact on financials models, translating risks into recommendations to business actions. FutureCFO: Have you changed the way finance does forecasting after the pandemic has hit? AC: We have two set of forecasting methods. Risk Management.

CFO 40

CFO Forecasting Finance Financial Modeling 40

BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

While at PWC I started writing business plans and creating financial models for startups. For the first few years, I was building financial models for founders that were fundraising. Our model provides you with a CFO and analyst pair to bring a finance presence. before they became PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Planning 52

Planning Startups Marketing CFO 52

Planful

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Who could argue with fewer days spent in consolidation, forecasting, and reporting? Prior to bringing in Planful, it took CBIZ up to four hours to create profit and loss statements (P&Ls) and one to two weeks to put these P&Ls into usable financial models that could be packaged for reports in the month-end close.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

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

Cube Software

MAY 11, 2023

These financial modeling tools are one of the most important to help a company prepare for any kind of scenario imaginable and map out a future trajectory. Pro forma statements are financial projections that ask and attempt to answer "what if" questions. That's where pro forma statements come into play.

GAAP 40

GAAP Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Accounting Principles 40