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. Even as data has become more accessible and our tools have become more powerful, it is my belief that the quality of valuations has degraded over time.

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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. Consider a financial services company that managed to scale its operations by prioritizing cash flow optimization.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Political shifts, rising inflation, and unpredictable market trends are forcing businesses to rethink their financial planning strategies. Prophix aims to address these challenges by offering advanced, cloud-native financial planning solutions. What is Prophix? Who Its Meant For?

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

This includes how data security is viewed as a top concern for 44% of Asian enterprises, exceeding the global average and how AI model accuracy is just 32% on average, with only 30% of data is structured, revealing messy data foundations.

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E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Yet, many PE-backed companies struggle with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), which creates barriers to achieving growth targets, cash flow clarity, and operational alignment. Executives rely on FP&A for backward-looking analysis rather than proactive scenario planning. Use operational KPIs (e.g.,

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Global Finance

DECEMBER 27, 2024

As CFOs navigate this complex terrain and adapt their business processes, and decide how large a financial commitment to make to it, they must understand the implications for their financial models, risk management practices, and overall business operations.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 28, 2021

(Of course there are many non-financial considerations, but for this blog we’re focusing on adding up the costs.). How do you weigh and plan for the costs of such a change? That should help you consider all the moving parts as you plan your strategy. Base case: Workforce planning template for keeping the office open.

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Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

These are not new phenomena, and over time companies have responded by implementing a variety of strategies, such as rationalizing production lines, finding new markets, or near shoring sources of supply to name but a few. In the past its usually been like taking a scalpel to the tariffsmarket by market, she said.

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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. Balancing these demands requires careful planning and prioritization. This allowed us to identify areas that needed immediate attention.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Under these pressures, one aspect often underestimated is the power of strategic budget planning. It’s not just about managing numbers—it’s about aligning financial strategies with business goals to unlock value at every stage of the investment cycle. This is where scenario and sensitivity analyses come into play.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Under this familiar process, financial personnel export data from their organization's software, typically the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. One workaround found in cumbersome financial reporting processes includes using old legacy Excel-based financial models.

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CFO Talks

MAY 8, 2025

Whether its expanding into a new market, acquiring a promising technology, or simply diversifying your organisations portfolio, every opportunity comes with a side of risk. But while some risks are worth taking, others can be a fast track to financial disaster. Build Contingency Plans Even the best investments can go wrong.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Download our free budget planning checklist For private equity firms, success isn’t just about acquiring companies; it’s about transforming them. Under these pressures, one aspect often underestimated is the power of strategic budget planning. This is where scenario and sensitivity analyses come into play.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis. Typical FP&A activities and responsibilities Financial planning and analysis is one of the pillars of the modern finance function. Planning relates to determining the company’s short-term (1-year) and long-term (3-5 years) objectives.

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Collectiv

MARCH 5, 2025

Welcome to a brand new episode of Modernized Planning, where were turning traditional planning strategies on their head, in favor of a more modern, efficient, and connected approach. deFacto Planning helps businesses unify financial and operational planning into a single, high-performance platform.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

This guide explores why transaction services are vital, the roles within transaction teams, and the advantages of embracing digital payments with E78 to stay ahead in an ever-changing market. The team helps clients understand each deal’s potential returns and risks by providing accurate valuations and financial models.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

What is Financial Planning and Analysis or FP&A? FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. What is Financial Planning and Analysis? Why Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is important?

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Centage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The traditional budgeting and forecasting planning processes can be long and painful. Shifting market conditions or bad assumptions drawn from historical data can leave business leaders struggling to make the right decisions. It’s because of these challenges that many organizations have moved to driver-based budgeting and planning.

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CFO Talks

JUNE 20, 2025

Known for his cross-functional expertise and analytical mindset, Rajesh is passionate about empowering finance teams, scaling infrastructure businesses, and fostering innovation in emerging markets. I review financial news, plan key objectives for the day, and enjoy a quiet coffee to set my focus.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

An operational CFO optimizes performance by combining data from various departments with financial data. A strategic CFO focuses on creating long-term plans to achieve the company's goals. It involves analyzing financial statements and data from different business units.

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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.

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Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

It took me years to be skilled in financial planning and analysis. Not every finance professional can be sharp enough to detect key highlights and provide analysis for the financial statements. The budget and forecast should reflect the Company’s plans, visions, expectations and educated guesses on the market trends.

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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.

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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. This business model was not part of my original master plan. Financial planning is our most valuable service.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 11, 2021

This article explores the most common myths surrounding the financial planning and analysis function, its key activities and outputs which many FP&A stakeholders believe in. 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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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision Imagine this: Your company has a fantastic vision—perhaps it’s to dominate a new market, launch a groundbreaking product, or grow your team and profits. The other side is the big-picture plan—the “Where are we going?” and “How do we get there?” Sounds impressive, right?

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Financial data reflects human behaviourcustomers choosing to buy (or not), employees making decisions, and market forces influencing spending patterns. A sales dip could be due to poor customer service, a marketing campaign targeting the wrong audience, or a sudden change in consumer trends.

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Bramasol

APRIL 15, 2024

To help understand the various ways to combine traditional AI and Generative AI to accomplish operational, planning and strategic management goals, let's dive into three different scenarios. to drive financial models. to drive financial models. As with Scenario One, unified and consistent data will be key.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Additionally, private equity firms may find it beneficial to engage a consultant if a portfolio company needs to meet performance expectations or is facing complex market challenges. Overall, consultants provide essential support at any stage where strategic insight and operational enhancements can increase a company’s value.

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E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

As we approach the planning cycle for 2024, organizations are recognizing the immense value of harnessing the power of forecasting, planning, and analytics (FP&A). Effective FP&A allows organizations to anticipate market trends, optimize resource allocation, and align their strategies with dynamic market conditions.

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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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Spreadym

MAY 10, 2023

What-if analysis is a technique used in financial planning and decision-making business software to assess the potential outcomes of different scenarios or changes in variables. It involves evaluating the impact of various "what-if" situations on financial flows projections, business performance measures, or outcomes.

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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. Finance teams may need to apply various statistical methods, such as regression, to evaluate how relevant the data is for the model.

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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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CSC Advisors

JUNE 25, 2025

That is why thoughtful planning and sound financial guidance make all the difference when your business reaches that next level. Know where you stand and plan where your small business is going. Our team helps small businesses map out growth strategies that are financially sound and sustainable.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to business budgeting and planning, traditional spreadsheets are labor-intensive, prone to errors, and static, so it can be difficult to get a clear view on your current and future financial position. With the fast pace of business change, CFOs need accurate financial information to make informed decisions on the fly.

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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.

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