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. over at least the next decade.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 24, 2022

Cleaning Tip #3 Prioritize your tasks by tracking KPIs. Some examples of KPIs that can help prioritize tasks and drive company growth are: Financing KPIs- Return on Assets (ROA) and Return on Investment (ROI) are 2 of the more popular ones, but financing KPIs can be more individual or industry based as well.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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. Resource Allocation & Prioritization : Evaluate if resources are optimized and aligned with strategic imperatives.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Planful

APRIL 29, 2021

“Things are usually changing fast enough and people are imperfect enough that markets don’t always have it just right,” says Kevin Landis , CEO and CIO of Firsthand Capital Management and veteran technology investor. By staying on top of current FP&A trends. Agile financial planning can help during times like these.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Planful

JULY 9, 2020

Planning and decision-making expert Howard Dresner, Chief Research Officer at Dresner Advisory Services recently released its “ 2020 Wisdom of Crowds Enterprise Performance Management Market Study ” report. You can also tune into my recent episode of our Being Planful podcast where I dive deeper with Howard himself.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

Decision-making CFOs are now looking to something completely different for quick solutions to queries about people, processes, or technology. As CFOs they are prioritizing tech spend but are seeing multiplying service providers vying for their attention. Particularly CFOs have joined dark social in fast-growing numbers.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Planful

APRIL 16, 2021

In 2019, global corporate debt held by non-financial corporations reached over 75 trillion U.S. While there’s no magic formula to define what’s “healthy” debt, you can answer these questions to decide if your company is ready to prioritize growth over business debt. Cloud-based Technology.

Prioritization

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

DECEMBER 6, 2018

In corporate finance, the predictions are largely about the adoption of the most cutting-edge technologies, from artificial intelligence (AI) to blockchain. In its survey of 419 corporate finance professionals, Gartner found that most finance departments have plans to implement more than one of the top-nine emerging technologies by 2020.

Corporate Finance

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.

Leadership

The Finance Weekly

MARCH 5, 2024

As anticipated, smaller companies with up to 150 employees tend to prioritize productivity. In contrast, larger companies, those with 150 to 500 employees, are shifting towards best-of-breed solutions in areas such as FP&A, payments, and payroll. This question was tricky, and we were eager to see the results.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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. To support these activities, CFOs also are prioritizing investments that strengthen data models and data governance.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

APRIL 11, 2023

A plan of action for both business leaders and product managers, the roadmap details the vision and goals of a product over time. However, those working in the B2B technology space recognize that speaking to the buyer is especially critical. Successful business owners know that customer support is crucial to achieving your goals.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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. To support these activities, CFOs also are prioritizing investments that strengthen data models and data governance.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

PYMNTS

MARCH 1, 2018

28) said Adaptive Insights’ new chief financial officer (CFO) indicator report found CFOs agree that automation has lessened the importance of professionals’ need for Excel skills. Two years ago, 78 percent of CFOs said proficiency in Excel is the most important skill for their financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Future CFO

OCTOBER 23, 2019

While RPA could save 25,000 work hours of per year at a cost of US$878,000 for an organization with 40 full-time accounting staffers according to Gartner, there’re roadblocks to the technology’s adoption. These could stem from every other technology solution that is deployed within the organization, not just RPA deployments.

Finance

Planful

JANUARY 11, 2022

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit two years later, it forced businesses to prioritize digital to stay afloat. Now is the time for CFOs at organizations of all sizes to lean on AI to plan, budget, and forecast with greater accuracy, speed, and confidence. Essential Terms. 5 Ways AI Can Transform Finance.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Planful

OCTOBER 19, 2021

The person in this role should provide the board the financial knowledge needed to set the company’s larger strategy. From there, you can decide how to leverage your financial acumen and recommend the best way forward. CFOs play a vital role in informing the board’s corporate governance. Excessive Executive Compensation.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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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