Centage

JANUARY 17, 2023

The first step to take in budget vs. actual variance analysis is to understand what business activities deviated significantly from what was expected. Did manufacturing costs increase? For businesses operating off of spreadsheets for their budgets and financial statements, this might be a challenge. Was it a salesmanship issue?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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

Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

A fractional CFO is in the best position to do this because they have the overall organization in their view, which means they can tie in different areas of the business to create alignment around a strategic financial plan. Identifying Current Challenges.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 92

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning CFO Communication 92

Future CFO

JULY 15, 2020

It requires professionals to forecast a company’s financials using an intimate understanding of the organization’s historical performance and the key assumptions and trends that will shape its future. But knowing how to do scenario analysis is not enough. What is FP&A? It is never easy when it comes to managing human talent.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Education Finance Manufacturing 52