CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

In my first two posts on Facebook, I noted that its most recent earnings report, and the market reaction to it, offers an opportunity for us to talk about bigger issues. Not only will you find financial statements easier to disentangle, but you will also be able to develop a framework for converting these numbers to forecasts fairly easily.

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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.

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Centage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The traditional budgeting and forecasting planning processes can be long and painful. Any number of issues can arise that render forecasts or the line items on an annual budget quickly outdated. Shifting market conditions or bad assumptions drawn from historical data can leave business leaders struggling to make the right decisions.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making.

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Future CFO

APRIL 30, 2024

Gerry Chng , Risk Advisory Executive Director at Deloitte Singapore , sees that one of the key uses of Generative AI is the ability to create synthetic data to augment existing data points in a more cost-effective manner, which in turn makes it easier to conduct financial modelling and risk analysis.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Some software can even integrate with accounting systems to further streamline financial management. These type software provides various functions like forecasting, , financial reporting , managing cash flow, and analyzing differences in planned versus actual expenses.

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E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

Unveiling the Role of FP&A Teams: A Holistic View FP&A teams are responsible for orchestrating financial strategies, facilitating planning, budgeting, forecasting, organizing & transforming data, and driving insightful analysis to improve decisions.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This is true in all possible economic situations: in times of growth FP&A participates in setting business objectives, analyzing options of growth, assessing market opportunities and risks, while in times of recession FP&A can contribute to corrective action plans, cost-cutting and other initiatives to preserve company’s financial health.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 11, 2021

Whether in a startup or in a well-known corporation, it is hard for FP&A practitioners to avoid building financial models of these 3 basic financial statements. In this case financial models and scenarios can be simplified based on the trade-off between details/level of accuracy and speed.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Randeep Rathindran He adds that CFOs must intervene early to mitigate margin squeezes and confront spiraling expenses driven by the labour market, climate change, and digital transformation.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Did changes in market conditions cause it? Develop a plan to address the variances in your financial forecasting. Revenue Variances You always want to analyze the differences in your sales forecasting and what the revenue ended up being. Investigate the Causes: Dig into each significant variance to get to the root cause.

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Spreadym

MAY 26, 2023

Forecasting and scenario analysis: Budgeting software often includes forecasting tools that help users project their future financial situation based on historical data and planned income and expenses. It may also allow for scenario analysis to assess the impact of different financial decisions or changing circumstances.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) involve a range of activities, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical tasks, all of which are vital in providing essential support for a company's major business decisions and overall financial well-being.

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Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Reinventing for dynamic forecasting. Now, CFOs must go further with dynamic forecasting. For dynamic forecasting to work effectively, CFOs need a scenario and modeling platform that supports real-time data updates. Instead of only tracking to an outdated budget, driver-based scenario forecasts become a primary tool.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Forecasting and Predictive Analytics AI uses its analytical capabilities to examine past financial data, market patterns, and macroeconomic signals. It produces reliable predictions and strong predictive models, enabling it to confidently predict a company's financial performance.

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Beacon CFO Plus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These are just a few reasons to consider working with a seasoned part-time CFO as you launch your business: Financial Strategy and Planning: Startups often lack the financial expertise needed to develop sound strategies and plans for sustainable growth. Scalability: As startups grow, their financial needs become more complex.

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The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

Using a rolling cash forecast is a value-add service you can provide to assist in cash forecasting. A rolling cash forecast will normally look forward 6 or 9 months, and each month the oldest month is removed and a new month added. The rolling cash forecast is one of many CFO-level skills we teach in our program.

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Spreadym

MAY 10, 2023

You can analyze the potential returns and risks associated with different investment options by adjusting variables such as interest rates, market conditions, or investment durations. This analysis provides insights into which factors have the most significant impact on your financial results and helps you prioritize your focus.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 28, 2022

Excel is the canvas used by anyone in finance to create ideas, innovation and financial models,” , Didi Gurfinkel , co-founder and CEO of Datarails said. “In As a company we are passionate about Excel and we have a great deal of interest in NFT as a market. In this experiment we took this concept a step further.”.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. When COVID-19 hit the Asia Pacific region, market outlooks became clouded.

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CFO Share

NOVEMBER 8, 2022

Keep an eye on your markets. Keep in touch with other industry professionals and compare notes to broaden your perspective on market trends. Shift sales and operations resources toward strong markets. Use an operating forecast frequently. You need an operating forecast to make fast decisions confidently.

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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. Financial planning is our most valuable service.

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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.

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BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Medium size company: CFO has a Controller as a direct report to handle the day-to-day financial operations and reporting. Early-stage startup: Focused on finding product market fit, limited financial information to work with. FP&A is responsible for strategic planning, decision support, and financial modeling.

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Fpanda Club

JULY 24, 2022

This concept is built on the assumption that the market is not static: existing competitors and new entrants are continuously building capabilities to gain their positions on the market. As for established market players, they demonstrate much higher threshold of proof. which will be part of the allowable cost.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2020

Reinventing for dynamic forecasting. Now, CFOs must go further with dynamic forecasting. Dynamic forecasting gives CFOs the line of sight to maximize top-line and limit discretionary spending – something an annual budget cannot achieve. However, these models were often hastily created with high-level assumptions.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Identifying Strategic Priorities The process begins with a thorough analysis of the current financial landscape and an evaluation of emerging technologies, like AI, that can significantly enhance operational efficiencies. Measuring Progress Finally, establishing clear metrics to measure the success of the finance agenda is essential.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 23, 2019

These are often not “out of the box” solutions and will require us to spend time learning new skills in process automation, analytics and financial modeling. This enriched data can then inform the marketing team more specifically the personas and buying habits for their products and in order to achieve higher ROI from marketing spend.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 11, 2020

We started to anticipate the business offerings that will resonate in this unprecedented times, came up with a few within two weeks and push them out in the markets. We’ve done scenario planning and stress tests to anticipate the impact on financials models, translating risks into recommendations to business actions.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 28, 2021

NoMoreOffice has a 80-person team scattered around the country; 60 are already remote, and 20 work in one of three offices: a 5-person marketing team in Utah; 10-person customer service team in Arkansas; and 5 sales reps in Florida (see screenshot below). These insights powerfully demonstrate the value of a good financial model.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 20, 2019

It was a big day for Target on the public markets as the big-box retailer rolled out its Q3 earnings reports with better than expected results and revised its expectations for the remainder of 2019 upwards. a share forecast pre-release. billion — again beating forecasts for $18.49 percent growth forecast. Revenue grew 4.7

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Virtual CFOs offer a range of financial services tailored to the specific needs of businesses. The key services provided by a virtual CFO include the following: Financial Planning and Analysis: Virtual CFOs work closely with businesses to develop financial strategies aligned with their goals. What Do Virtual CFOs Do?

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Adam Kae

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

A CFO can take those numbers and provide solutions to issues and forecast better financial scenarios. Are you spending too much time marketing for one service that isn't bringing the results you need? Forecasting. We build custom financial models to find the best strategies for your current situation.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 14, 2023

As macroeconomic factors continue to disrupt the market, finance teams face mounting pressure to proactively anticipate and prepare for potential events rather than reacting to events as they unfold. Instead, seek the most appropriate distribution pattern for each data source and apply heuristic judgment around forecasted numbers.

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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.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 28, 2021

NoMoreOffice has a 80-person team scattered around the country; 60 are already remote, and 20 work in one of three offices: a 5-person marketing team in Utah; 10-person customer service team in Arkansas; and 5 sales reps in Florida (see screenshot below). These insights powerfully demonstrate the value of a good financial model.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

With FP&A software, companies can automate their data collections and create valuable dashboards and insights that will help them understand trends and make more accurate budgets, forecasts, and business decisions. Datarails is one of the best priced platforms on the market, and the best on this list.

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