Centage

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Whether your company is outgrowing a spreadsheet-only system, looking to migrate from your existing FP&A tools, or starting from scratch, purchasing FP&A software is no small undertaking. Setting aside the major issue of cost, there are many other factors to consider when vetting potential FP&A software.

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Jedox Finance

OCTOBER 8, 2020

In this blog, he explains why scenario planning is now more important than ever and, most importantly, what it can and can’t do. . I explained that it’s not about FP&A trying to predict the future. It’s not the role of FP&A to predict the plethora of possible causes for a change in the business landscape.

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Jedox Finance

DECEMBER 28, 2021

According to Gartner, 70% of new financial planning and analysis (FP&A) projects are slated to become extended planning and analysis (xP&A) projects by 2024. Historically, financial planning & analysis has centered around tasks such as planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance management.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The development of , FP&A solutions (particularly, innovations such as financial software) in recent years has empowered many organizations to both better understand and significantly improve their performance. Compliance: Abide by laws regarding environmental regulations, financial reporting, etc.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

It went to note that FP&A and reporting teams have been stretched as the demand for rapid and effective business insight from finance has proved critical for many organisations which have been placed under acute stress. Crisis-born FP&A best practice. “Life challenges us, so that we become enlightened. Siang Leng Tay.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 28, 2020

In this blog, he explains why scenario planning is now more important than ever and, most importantly, what it can and can’t do. I explained that it’s not about FP&A trying to predict the future. It’s not the role of FP&A to predict the plethora of possible causes for a change in the business landscape.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 31, 2022

Effective practices in this indispensable aspect of business can be defined by 4 categories; personal leadership, technological leadership, operational understanding, financial competency and strategic capacity. This is another key pillar of the leadership development for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) professionals.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Today, companies must adapt, evolve, and plan meticulously to stay competitive and profitable. To guarantee they remain on the right course, having a solid plan and budget in place is paramount for ensuring success. It almost always fails because it’s too late.” Enter – The BP&B Health Check. Enter – The BP&B Health Check.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 1, 2022

Maturity in finance, particularly in FP&A, entails accepting complexity and expanding your capabilities. But what does maturity mean for FP&A, specifically? Defining Maturity for FP&A Simply said, FP&A maturity means you're , free of manual processes and spreadsheets , allowing you to focus on decision-making.

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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. It’s an obvious one, but worth discussing anyway….

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Jedox Finance

JULY 30, 2019

There has been a lot of talk about changing FP&A processes yet little real action in this area. Most are stuck doing the traditional one-year budget and five-year plan. We can’t forget about financials. Financials are essential but so are non-financials for getting to the real story behind the numbers.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

However, we may belittle it as a product of the late 70s technology, the spreadsheet remains a preferred first tool for organising ideas into some order – whether it is a list of people attending an event or expenses. Finally, for Sarmiento, there is the issue of the accuracy of analysis. Earthweb estimates there are up to 1.5

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

When these disconnected versions are later combined or compared, discrepancies can arise due to outdated information, formatting inconsistencies, or human errors during manual data entry,” said Ervina Waty , group chief financial officer at Ateria. This helps mitigate errors and ensures that teams can leverage spreadsheets effectively.

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Centage

JULY 19, 2023

Many organizations integrate updated technology to do everything from streamlining processes to facilitating marketing and sales initiatives. It also allows users to leverage data in visually appealing charts and graphs (making it easier for others to absorb and understand). “Is it in the budget?” But is it the best one?

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E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

An effective enterprise-wide business performance management system can significantly enhance their ability to plan better and more strategically, execute with greater operational discipline, and improve decision-making to foster sustainable success.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 5, 2024

Next, came a new solution, Datarails Connect , which leverages Excel's success to transform it into a kind of self-service BI solution, enabling finance professionals to become truly independent by connecting their entire data stack to Excel in a simple and self-service manner. This question was tricky, and we were eager to see the results.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The humble spreadsheet remains an essential, if not critical, component of many financial operations. As the outlook for the 2023 economy becomes more uncertain, finance professionals are looking to invest in technology that increases organizational efficiency and contributes to strategic decision-making.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 30, 2021

For businesses, this might spell out the adoption of a new strategy, scheduling approach, or technology implementation. Technology implementation has been a popular course of action in recent years for many organizations. The following are a few practical considerations as waves of new technology continue coming our way.

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Centage

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But times have changed – which is why financial forecasting is more important than your annual budget. They’re focused less on benchmarking current performance to the predicted budget and instead want to leverage real-time data to understand what the future looks like. What’s the Financial Forecast Look Like?

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CFO Leadership

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Future-forward finance and accounting organizations were quick to embrace robotic process automation (RPA) years ago to manage mundane, repetitive back-office tasks like data entry and routine financial reporting. AI is a tool and not a replacement for finance professionals.

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Jedox Finance

MARCH 17, 2022

Although it is nearly impossible to predict the future, forecasting future market development and customer needs is an essential component of corporate strategy and planning. Predictive Analytics – a Priority for FP&A. Long-term strategies and costs can be more effectively planned with a specific tool: the forecast.

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CFO Thought Leader

MARCH 26, 2024

This step triggered not only a geographical shift but also a change in Sawyer’s professional life, when her work alongside a CEO ultimately fueled her aspirations to become a chief financial officer. Last year, we changed our name from Financial Force to Certinia. Read More We’ve been kind of in a period of transition.

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Collectiv

JANUARY 2, 2023

With technology evolving at a rapid pace and many teams adjusting to a permanent remote or hybrid work model, this is the time to take stock of your progress and plan the next steps. Work environments are rapidly changing—preparing now will set financial professionals up for productivity for years to come.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

If a group of chief financial officers (CFOs) from 2018 stepped out of a time machine into their 2023 offices, they would be astonished by what they saw. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics and measurements would top their priority lists. This is the case for both publicly and privately held organizations.

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 19, 2023

The Chief Financial Officer plays an indispensable role within Private Equity Portfolio Companies, steering the financial direction and strategy of these organizations. Private Equity’s Mounting Dry Powder The current scenario in private equity reveals a swelling in dry powder to record highs, amidst a backdrop of sluggish deal-making.

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Centage

JANUARY 17, 2024

Assumptions from months ago, when the budget was created, may have changed or been invalidated by unforeseen market changes or other circumstances, like an unexpected slide in sales or the sudden need to invest in new equipment or technology. Bad data skews analysis, leaving you to miss out on a potential boon for your business.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

If a group of chief financial officers (CFOs) from 2018 stepped out of a time machine into their 2023 offices, they would be astonished by what they saw. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics and measurements would top their priority lists. This is the case for both publicly and privately held organizations.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 5, 2023

As 2024 approaches, CFOs need to assess their 2023 achievements and plan for the coming year. Exploring the Key Priorities for CFOs in 2024 Global political instability, encompassing war, superpower tensions, and internal turmoil, adds complexity to planning for 2024. Despite the persistent list of priorities, it changes over time.

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Future CFO

MARCH 7, 2024

Chief financial officers in Southeast Asia are bracing for "heightened challenges" amid ongoing volatility, according to a latest study by Deloitte. Ho Kok-Yong “What is unique about Southeast Asia CFOs is a certain savviness in terms of capitalising on the upsides that volatility presents," he adds.

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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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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 27, 2022

Wall Street anticipates growth, the C-suite expects annual plans to be accomplished, and owners expect a return on their investment, especially those who have potentially risked their life savings. Chief financial officers, known for exhibiting strong professional ethics, need to lead in navigating this difficult period.

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E78 Partners

APRIL 13, 2023

Key Takeaways Private capital markets faced headwinds in 2022, but a boom is predicted due to more companies staying private longer, institutional investors increasing allocations to private equity, and a demographic shift as entrepreneurial Baby Boomers consider succession plans for their businesses. Are you prepared for this secular trend?

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Future CFO

MARCH 13, 2023

Gartner surveys looking to 2022 show that CFOs, controllers and heads of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) are all focused on digital initiatives that will lay critical groundwork for an autonomous future. Stakeholders can utilise the data to assess business performance and plan," she added.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Among these are the changes that were faced in the financial planning and analysis function. FP&A solutions are important as they boost the finance department's ability to manage performance by linking corporate strategy to execution.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Mature buyers are becoming more open to leveraging third-party support across more complex, judgment-intensive processes [such as financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and tax] as well as industry-specific processes (such as premium collections and claims accounting in the insurance sector).

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Collectiv

JUNE 8, 2022

Visioning informs how you update your infrastructure to leverage the latest BI tools (i.e. Power BI) and data practices to support various business activities, including financial planning and analysis (FP&A) , and product development. You probably have an in-house team to manage your day-to-day analytics.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Coupled with a deepening digital skills shortage, CFOs need to invest in the right technology and skillsets in order to attract and retain their best and brightest, and future-proof their workforce for today’s digital- and cloud-first world. Is it different from that in economies such as the US and western Europe?

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