Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Leading technologies like AI, machine learning, and generative AI (genAI) promise improved financial forecasting, better data-driven insights, and greater efficiency via automation. They need to understand what capabilities and return-on-investment will be delivered. We dont always see that happen, she says.

Technology 111

Technology Finance Leverage Investments 111

Collectiv

JANUARY 24, 2025

Instead of squinting at endless rows and columns, visualizing data is easy with Power BIs intuitive dashboards. For organizations leveraging Microsoft Fabric , Power BI becomes even more powerful. For example, automate a variance analysis report or create a simple budget forecasting dashboard to save time and improve accuracy.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Built with a spreadsheet-style interface, it provides businesses with a centralized financial planning solution, reducing reliance on manual data entry while enhancing automation and accuracy. Prophix is best suited for mid-sized and large enterprises that require a scalable, cloud-based financial solution. Who Its Meant For?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

JUNE 9, 2025

AI-powered tools can automatically extract, organize, and interpret vast amounts of a customer’s financial data from complex documents, thereby reducing manual effort and minimizing errors. By automating routine calculations and data preparation, AI frees credit analysts to focus on deeper interpretation and strategic judgment.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Leverage Credit Risk Risk Management 52

CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In the fast-paced world of small business, precise financial forecasting is not merely advantageous—it’s essential. This startling statistic underscores the critical importance of accurate financial forecasting. Conduct Regular Reviews: Financial forecasting is an ongoing process.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Planning Strategic Planning Leverage 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Review existing data: Look at your company’s historical trends, current financial data, and market research. Even if the data isn’t perfect, it can give you a starting point. Use visuals, like charts or dashboards, to explain financial data. Ask questions: What information do you have now?

CFO 52

CFO Budgeting Forecasting Communication 52

PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2021

At the start of 2020, chief financial officers and their finance teams were going about business as normal, developing forecasts on a yearly or periodic basis. Forecasting has always been a critical workflow for organizations, a strategy to guide growth trajectories and chart progress toward the goals of the enterprise.

Forecasting 56

Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Data Finance 56

CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

Critically, CFOs must move beyond siloed financial data and begin synthesising a broader spectrum of intelligence. The most progressive finance teams are investing in business intelligence capabilities, leveraging dashboards, scenario models, and rolling forecasts to guide resource allocation in real time.

CFO 52

CFO Compliance Finance Forecasting 52

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 29, 2020

Consumer Bank Chief Digital Officer Mike Naggar said the FI aims to provide customers "a choice, convenience and control of their financial data. WEX Talks Bank Partnerships To Advance B2B Payments. The company is focusing on users that may be underbanked, lacking traditional bank accounts.

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Cash Flow Forecasting B2B Startups Financial Data 123

Collectiv

AUGUST 18, 2022

To succeed in a highly competitive business landscape, enterprises need a robust financial planning and forecasting strategy. Why Planning and Forecasting are Critical for Enterprises. Financial planning and forecasting go far beyond just day-to-day budgeting. You don’t have the right team in place.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

During turbulent times, your business can forecast and do scenario planning for the future with our forecasting and scenario planning tools at Centage. What Is Financial Forecasting? These trends can tell you more about what your business’s financial status may be in the future.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Profit and Loss 98

CFO Share

MAY 10, 2024

In fact, I never forecast cash flow without bookkeeping help – their insights are too valuable to ignore. By leveraging the detailed financial data they maintain, you can create a 13-week cash flow forecast that provides valuable insights into your upcoming cash obligations and helps you make better-informed decisions.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Invoicing Accounts Payable 52

Future CFO

APRIL 3, 2023

Leveraging data to offer informed decisions Going beyond RPA, the shift to the cloud and vast amounts of data now available means CFOs have an opportunity and expectation to broaden their focus to not only improve the bottom line, but to also contribute to the top line by leveraging data to provide actionable business insights.

Finance 96

Finance Forecasting CFO Leverage 96

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

According to Terry Smagh , senior vice president & general manager, Asia Pacific & Japan, BlackLine, the company undertook the study is to understand and recognise the critical role that financial data plays in informing businesses about strategy and continuity, the poor visibility if any, and the lack of real-time access to data.

Financial Data 52

Financial Data Finance Benchmarking CFO 52

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

For small businesses employing a fractional CFO , understanding the core responsibilities of a CFO can help leverage their expertise effectively. Strategic Planning and Forecasting CFOs create long-term financial plans and forecasts. They regularly audit processes to maintain the integrity of financial operations.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO General Ledger Compliance 98

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 Forecasting 130

Navigator SAP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Adding ERP in finance departments is very popular for good reason, as the system consolidates financial data automatically and generates reports quickly and simply, regardless of file type and without any need to crosscheck and rekey data. Manufacturing ERP is designed to optimize efficiency in quality and compliance.

SAP 130

SAP Invoicing Manufacturing Compliance 130

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And while the latest tools of the trade—artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)—promise to make tasks such as liquidity forecasting, cash management, and risk management easier, they come with their own complications and tie the treasury team even more closely into management’s strategic planning.

Treasury 97

Treasury Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Cash Management 97

CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 3, 2025

Guillenwho led the automakers push for production scale and supply chain agilitybelieved a different path could better serve the company, but needed someone with operational and financial data at her fingertips. Read More Lets go talk to himjust you and me, Guillen said. “Always stay connected to the details.

CFO 52

CFO Finance Manufacturing Leverage 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

To translate financial performance into actionable results, start by understanding the key drivers behind your financial data. Regularly forecast your cash flow and run scenarios to prepare for different financial outcomes. Turn Data into Decisions Data is your secret weapon.

Communication 98

Communication CFO Numbers Leverage 98

CFO Thought Leader

JULY 19, 2024

This insight spurred the creation of Ledge, a platform designed to automate repetitive tasks and streamline financial data management Read More Tal’s experiences highlighted the critical role of AI in transforming finance functions. Moreover, Tal sees AI as a powerful tool for financial forecasting.

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Leverage Finance Invoicing Forecasting 40

Planful

MARCH 24, 2016

Traditional spreadsheet-based budgeting and forecasting has numerous limitations and is often prone to error. Planning, Budgeting and Forecasting with Enterprise Performance Management (EPM). EPM software can improve the efficiency of the process, while minimizing errors and increasing the accuracy of forecasts.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Budgeting Planning Accounting 40

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Practical Applications of Predictive Analytics in Risk Management To get started with predictive analytics, you don’t need to be a data scientist. Financial Risk Forecasting Predictive models can analyse your company’s financial data—such as revenue patterns, cash flow, and expenses—to identify potential financial risks.

Risk Management 95

Risk Management Compliance Forecasting Credit Risk 95

The Finance Weekly

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024

Leveraging Automation Automation is a viable solution for organizations struggling with staffing shortages. However, leveraging this concept during the 2025 budgeting season can provide a fresh perspective on financial planning. Different stakeholders have varying levels of financial expertise, and their priorities will differ.

Budgeting 69

Budgeting Forecasting Compliance Economics 69

Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Gather the Data. Collect your company’s financial data, including the budgeted and the actual figures for the same timeframe. Develop a plan to address the variances in your financial forecasting. Our cloud platform, Planning Maestro , makes sophisticated budgeting , planning , and forecasting easy and accessible.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 105

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Performance Measuring 105

Future CFO

DECEMBER 8, 2022

An EY study reveals that up to 70% of financial controllers and CFOs in Singapore found an increase in demand for financial analysis and forecasts as stakeholders are increasingly interested in including non-financial data for corporate reporting.

Finance 98

Finance CFO Forecasting Leadership 98

Future CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2023

In a nutshell, Gartner defines financial planning and analysis, or FP&A, as a set of four activities supporting an organisation's financial health: planning and budgeting, integrated financial planning, management and performance reporting, and forecasting and modelling.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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

CFO Strategic Partners

APRIL 14, 2025

The key is to right-size your borrowing to give you the financial leverage you need without overextending. 2) Prevent Financial Missteps – Once you understand these key finance principles, you can use them to track the impact your actions have on your financial standing.

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) 40

Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Leadership Auditing Valuation 40

CFO Plans

OCTOBER 4, 2024

By embracing accounting automation for startups , tech companies ensure their financial data is always on point, setting the stage for sharp decision-making. Efficient bookkeeping, paired with budgeting and forecasting for growth , equips tech companies to map out their financial journeys with confidence.

Management Consulting 52

Management Consulting Risk Management CFO Startups 52

CFO Network

MARCH 11, 2024

Implementing robust accounts payable systems, setting up payment schedules, and monitoring cash flow projections can help SMBs stay on top of their financial obligations and avoid liquidity problems. Forecasting for Financial Resilience Forecasting and planning are essential components of effective cash flow management for SMBs.

Accounts Payable 52

Accounts Payable Cash Flow Forecasting Invoicing Forecasting 52

CFO Plans

JULY 18, 2024

Certified public accountants (CPAs) with expertise in real estate can offer invaluable insights into managing cash flow, budgeting, and financial forecasting. By partnering with a CPA specializing in real estate, they implemented a robust financial management system that included detailed budgeting and forecasting.

Accounting 52

Accounting Compliance CFO Restructuring 52

Bramasol

JULY 26, 2024

As shown below, everything that is needed can be combined within a unified architecture that leverages the inherent scalability of S/4HANA Public Cloud and SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Manual Processes: Reliance on manual data entry and spreadsheet-based reconciliations can be time-consuming and error-prone.

SAP 90

SAP IFRS GAAP Compliance 90

Centage

SEPTEMBER 13, 2022

During turbulent times, your business can forecast and do scenario planning for the future with our forecasting and scenario planning tools at Centage. What Is Financial Forecasting? These trends can tell you more about what your business’s financial status may be in the future. Financial Statements.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Forecasting Profit and Loss 52

Jedox Finance

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

Manual, repetitive tasks being replaced by automated processes is definitely not new, but the impact of this on the accounting field leveraged through Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) is still relatively new. As a result, CPAs now have the ability to expand their skill set and embrace new value creation opportunities.

Accounting 98

Accounting Budgeting Forecasting Finance 98

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Elmer Sarmiento "Finance organisations may derive value from spreadsheet operations through integrated business planning platforms by implementing AI-infused solutions that automate, streamline, and optimise planning and forecasting tasks across the organisation."

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Planning Technology 98

Spreadym

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The best Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) software typically offers a range of features designed to help organizations effectively manage their financial performance. Users can input data, make adjustments, and project future financial scenarios.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

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

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

AI integration in their FP&A function brings various positive outcomes: AI algorithms boost efficiency by swiftly handling large amounts of financial data, reducing the , risk of errors , and enhancing data integrity. Advanced AI solutions offer real-time analysis during data entry.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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