Planful

JUNE 17, 2021

But not every CFO thrives in the strategic planning side of their role. ” A McKinsey survey also indicates a gap between “the leadership that CFOs currently demonstrate and what other business leaders expect of them.” Many finance leaders confuse financial planning with strategic planning.

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CFO Selections

JUNE 8, 2022

Rising inflation, COVID surges, interest rate hikes, a dramatic increase in the cost of living, the war in Ukraine, and a potential recession all have business leadership mired in a constant state of uncertainty. From professional services and hospitality to tech and manufacturing, uncertainty is taking a toll.

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Centage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

For the finance team, reforecasting (sometimes called budget reforecasting or financial reforecasting) is the best mechanism for effectively managing changes in strategic planning throughout the budget year. There is no question of the value that budgeting and forecasting provides an organization. What is budget reforecasting?

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Budgeting Forecasting Strategic Planning Leadership 52

CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Strategically plan for the company’s future . If you hired a consultant who has worked exclusively with 20 manufacturers in your specific industry and they’ve given the same advice to every single one of those 20 companies that are competitors of yours: . Evaluate the company’s past financial performance. A final word.

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Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan. Businesses that set goals and try to hit them without an overarching strategic plan can end up wasting resources, pulling their teams in too many directions, and thwarting their own expansion efforts.

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Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

What does better adaptability through automation in strategic planning look like out in the wild? Businesses can leverage their expertise in programs already in use like Excel to design, implement, and manage a solution that can efficiently forecast and plan initiatives at scale. Gone are the days of scattered data.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Strategic Planning Planning Forecasting 52

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. Fostering Commitment to Change True leadership is shown by example.

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