CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

In fact, in many organizations, HR’s talent game plan swings from industrywide hiring “binges” to job “chops” as external conditions and revenue forecasts dictate. In Taiwan, a worsening technology talent shortage is driving the adoption of automation and advanced manufacturing technologies among semiconductor manufacturers.

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Leadership Manufacturing CFO Construction 105

The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 9, 2022

Environmental standards may seem like a non-urgent issue if laws haven’t been passed yet, but the CFO needs to be the reminder that these issues are imminent for budgeting, forecasting, and the overall long term vision of the company. This particularly affects budgeting and forecasting, and makes financial planning that much more difficult.

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CFO Forecasting Leadership Budgeting 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

One of the pioneers of this new approach is the German company Vytal, which sources its food containers from partner suppliers that manufacture the packaging to Vytal’s material and design specifications and rents them to take-out food providers on a pay-per-use basis. Moreover, it allows Vytal to optimize transportation planning.

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Transportation Leverage Forecasting Planning 100

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

The CFO needs to consider how AI can be leveraged not just for automating routine tasks, but also for providing deeper insights into financial forecasting, risk management, and strategic decision-making. The CFO fosters engagement by involving key team members in the planning process, encouraging feedback, and addressing concerns.

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CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

Future CFO

JULY 13, 2020

The on-going COVID-19 pandemic has irrevocably disrupted the global economy at an unprecedented scale – forcing manufacturing facilities to shut down, grounding thousands of land, air and sea transportation, and compelling companies to adapt work-from-home arrangement when authorities put quarantine measures in place. Sumesh Balakrishnan.

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Planning Finance Manufacturing Advertising 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 25, 2021

Investing in transformation will likely continue to be a top priority for CFOs in 2021, for both top-line growth and operating efficiencies. A condition that was aired by Sourav Seksaria, finance director at Coats Group, the world’s largest manufacturer and distributor of sewing thread and supplies, during a separate dialogue in 2020.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

Bramasol

DECEMBER 20, 2022

The McKinsey Global Economics Intelligence report says "Global forecasting institutions, such as the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank, and the OECD, as well as central banks, are trimming growth estimates to align with high inflation and slowing economic activity.". In 2023, executives plan to direct $4.6

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SAP Foreign Exchange Economics Budgeting 73

Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The data on increasing use of AI demonstrates that turning to such automated solutions is, arguably, the equivalent of taking your vitamins – those making the strongest impact have already begun investing in a complete digital transformation journey. Tap into your strengths.

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Manufacturing Strategic Planning Planning Forecasting 52

Centage

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

A low valuation customer who typically purchases high margin items later on is a good investment. When you alleviate manual tasks with the right tools, you have time to invest in deep analysis. The end result is that you get the data you need faster for more accurate forecasts all without overburdening staff and increasing budgets.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Benchmarking Valuation 52

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The corporate headquarters of Bend All Automotive may have been a mere 30-minute drive from KPMG’s offices in Waterloo, Ontario—but Melissa Howatson had to put in a 6-year career investment at the accounting house before she came to realize that it was time to go the distance. Howatson: Vena is an intelligent platform for complete planning.

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CFO Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Reconciliations 52

Creative CFP

AUGUST 11, 2020

Whether this investment comes in the form of equity or as a loan to be repaid, the investor will usually want to see specific information about your business. This is a combination of business and financial data about your company that helps the investor decide whether or not to invest.

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Investments Accounts Payable Benchmarking Cash Flow Forecasting 52

Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

But leading up to this moment there have been months, if not years, of preparation and planning for every eventuality. Like launching a rocket into space, a business needs a thought-out and refined plan to have any hope of lifting off. low student intake, low volume of accounts, or inefficient manufacturing processes).

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Financial Modeling Manufacturing Forecasting CFO 52

Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

But leading up to this moment there have been months, if not years, of preparation and planning for every eventuality. Like launching a rocket into space, a business needs a thought-out and refined plan to have any hope of lifting off. low student intake, low volume of accounts, or inefficient manufacturing processes).

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Manufacturing Forecasting Valuation 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

Companies in the region plan to give employees larger rises next year as they recover from the economic fallout of the pandemic and face mounting challenges attracting and retaining employees, according to the latest Salary Budget Planning Report by the company. Emerging markets such as India at 8.8% and Indonesia at 6.5%

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Pharmaceutical Budgeting Manufacturing Forecasting 40

Jedox Finance

AUGUST 2, 2022

In this blog post you get the chance to explore the intersection between the planning and technology of your organization and will see how an EPM Tech Refresh that is coming with a modern solution can help you on your digital transformation journey. The intersection of planning & technology. Table of Contents.

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

PYMNTS

JANUARY 17, 2020

based Float said it plans to expand to Australia with its cash flow forecasting technology designed for SMBs. The company secured the new investment from Marchmont Ventures, according to Insider.co.uk The money will be used to invest in Akseleran’s underlying technology and bolster staff levels. Tradeshift.

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B2B Cash Flow Forecasting Valuation Startups 52

Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

With so much ongoing buzz around AI-based solutions in business planning, what can we expect to change in the coming years for the aluminum industry? Any progress is still progress By 2023, organizations across all sectors are predicted to invest close to $6.8 More importantly, how will we be required to change with it?

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Prioritization Manufacturing Profit and Loss Planning 52

Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Some business owners downplay the complexity of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and mistakenly task their accounting team with this crucial function, or hope their CPA firm can be of help. Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan. Planning for the Unexpected.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning CFO Communication 92

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 6, 2020

Analysts had been forecasting sales revenue of $748.1 It’s growth Peloton has been reporting throughout 2020 as the pandemic has raged on, and it is a trend the firm is forecasting to continue. The plan longer term is to carry larger amounts of stock for situations just like this.”. million from $228 million a year ago.

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Forecasting Sales Manufacturing Startups 84

VCFO

MARCH 17, 2023

How Attention to Inventory Can Make or Break Manufacturers A major factor in determining the success of a manufacturer is how well it manages its inventory. When manufacturers have too little inventory, they can’t fully meet customer demands and lose out on revenue as a result. A benchmark exercise can also provide insight here.

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Manufacturing Benchmarking Forecasting Profit and Loss 73

Centage

JUNE 12, 2023

For manufacturing and distribution organizations, this can be especially challenging. Manufacturing facilities must consider their production line capacities, their customers’ end product projections, and fluctuating material costs as they design their revenue goals and inventory requirements. That’s a lot of moving parts.

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

PYMNTS

JULY 13, 2020

Walmart has also reportedly created a new insurance subsidiary that’s set up for the moment to sell Medicare Advantage plans. The chain plans to open 500 to 700 “Village Medical at Walgreens” primary care clinics across some 30 U.S. markets in the next five years, with hundreds more potentially in the offing as well.

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Healthcare Concentration Startups Retail 87

Future CFO

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

While FAO is one of the most mature Business Process Services markets, it is far from reaching saturation, and great growth opportunity still exists in the market, as evidenced by the double-digit growth rates that Everest Group is forecasting over the next few years. Trends driving FAO. Other findings.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Healthcare Leverage Finance 52

PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

Forecasting firm Macroeconomic Advisers lowered its 4Q GDP growth to a 1.6 30) that it was planning to lower the federal funds rate between 1.5 On the global front, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is forecasting economic growth to slow to 3 percent in 2019, down from a July prediction of 3.2 percent annual rate from 1.7

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Forecasting Economics Manufacturing Numbers 40

Michigan CFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2021

With additional finances at your disposal, you can invest more in your growth. The SaaS CFO can help plan and strategize for growth with actionable goals and key performance indicators. Budget Forecasting With SaaS CFO Metrics. Your SaaS CFO will develop several forecasts based on various strategies your SaaS business can take.

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CFO Budgeting Forecasting Tax Planning 52

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

The scope of manual work is also quite large and covers categories such as budgets, month-end closes, and forecasts. Other examples are Lego using real time data to drive , revenue over the past few years, and the FP&A team at manufacturing company Chemours improving margins for industrial plants. billion lost. Professor Mikhail B.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Budgeting Math 83

The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

This puts more pressure on the CFO, as it is yet another element to keep in mind when budgeting and forecasting. This can affect the supply chain and services along with manufacturing prices. If a company is looking to borrow or invest, then the knowledge of impending rate hikes might be enough to push CFOs to take action now.

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Forecasting Valuation Budgeting CFO 52

PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 19, 2019

Supply chain management has morphed into a strategic business initiative combining technological adoption, event forecasting and even politics: awareness of its complexities has never been higher thanks to threats of a trade war between the U.S. Planners should plan well in advance for smooth flow of supply chain,” said Sharma.

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Technology Manufacturing Forecasting Prioritization 47

PYMNTS

MARCH 5, 2019

He said there are planned cuts of the taxes and fees businesses face of close to 2 trillion yuan or $298.3 The government in China is looking at reducing taxes to support more manufacturing, construction, and the transport sector. market and reduce the value-added tax for manufacturing to 13 percent.

Construction 46

Construction Transportation Manufacturing Forecasting 46

Planful

JULY 28, 2021

This approach doesn’t mean forming a spending plan you’re glued to for years. But when you only think about the company’s capital allocation model annually, it can be hard to evaluate if the investments are paying off, or just as difficult to quickly course-correct when needed. Ensure Agility To Make it Through Market Shifts.

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Finance Investments Planning Construction 40

ProCFO Partners

OCTOBER 28, 2021

This cause and effect is well understood, so it makes sense that companies invest in making sales successful. For manufacturing companies this can be a powerful advantage. One way to improve the bottom line is perhaps the most obvious, and is where most companies spend the most energy and resources: improving sales.

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CFO Healthcare Budgeting Auditing 52

Planful

APRIL 16, 2021

Investing in business growth now can help you inform future decisions. Some growth investments aren’t necessarily competitive drivers. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can increase market share, but they require big upfront investments. dollars —that’s almost two trillion more than the previous year.

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Prioritization Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Profit and Loss 40

Planful

JANUARY 11, 2022

Consistent with their 2018 forecast, McKinsey’s late 2020 study found that organizations that invested more in digital than their competitors were twice as likely to report outsize revenue growth. Luckily, Specialized had implemented Planful for worldwide financial reporting and workforce planning four years earlier.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Profit and Loss Reconciliations 40

PYMNTS

AUGUST 17, 2018

All three retailers came in ahead of expectations on earnings, revenue and same-store sales growth; they also saw boosted digital sales figures (an area in which they continue to invest and upgrade) and upwardly revised their predictions for the back half of 2018. percent year over year to $128 billion — well ahead of forecasts of $125.9

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Forecasting Retail Sales eCommerce 43

PYMNTS

MAY 16, 2018

As a result, she saw an opportunity for a business, Choosy , that would manufacture clothes made famous by celebrities, and deliver them to customers just weeks after they “favorite” and purchase the items. This is important, as some players in the market can get their trend forecast wrong 30 to 80 percent of the time.

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Manufacturing Forecasting Planning eCommerce 40

PYMNTS

APRIL 11, 2019

That is expected to happen in 2020, when Apple is planning to launch a 5G model. Services revenue is forecast to grow to $65 billion in 2021 from $40 billion last year. Apple has been taking a big hit in China, as consumers in the country balk at paying a high price for the iPhone.

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Sales Manufacturing Forecasting Planning 43

Michigan CFO

JULY 8, 2022

With good financial reporting comes the ability to do good financial planning. Financial Forecasting. Financial forecasting is an often overlooked aspect of business management. With rigorous forecasts, a business owner is better positioned not only for financial planning but also for seeking funding.

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CFO Forecasting Accounting Planning 40