Centage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Change is a constant in the world of business operations planning. 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. What is budget reforecasting?

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 25, 2024

Pichette's notable contributions to Alphabet's transition from Google improved its operational efficiency and leadership in sustainability initiatives. His expertise and leadership make him a valuable asset as CFO. His main job is to handle all money matters at SoFi, like planning, accounting, and dealing with investors.

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CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

A study conducted by the Financial Planning Association shows that within five years of retirement, 60% of advisors do not have a proper succession plan in place. For that 60%, it’s not too late to start planning now. . Plan Years Ahead (not months) . Who would you like to move into leadership in your business? .

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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. Today’s culture is wrought with uncertainty that is absolutely sweeping through every industry.

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Centage

AUGUST 16, 2023

Decreased Planning Time with Automating Budgeting The saying “time is money” has never been as true as it is today. Quickly compare performance against the plan and find holes and ways to improve. Freeing up time spent on manual budgeting processes gives leaders more resources to spend on strategic planning and forecasting.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Merger & Acquisition Integration Plans. If a weather forecaster presented those odds the night before for adverse weather, a rational person would pack an umbrella and coat before setting out. What is a Merger & Acquisition Integration Plan? Key Elements of an Integration Plan. Conflicting goals and strategies.

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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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Beacon CFO Plus

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

They provide insights into budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning. Strategic Planning: Fractional CFOs contribute to overall business strategy by aligning your company’s financial goals with broader organizational objectives. Cash Flow Management: Managing cash flow is critical for SMEs.

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The Financial Planning and Analysis ( FP&A ) team performs budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, the CEO, and the Board of Directors. Very few, if any, companies can be consistently profitable and grow without careful financial planning and cash flow management.

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Future CFO

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

For companies starting out in the business, some resort to hiring fractional chief financial officers to share their expertise in finance, strategic planning, and other CFO-related activities. Business owners have to be invested in their annual plans or they rarely work. Remember, it's your plan, not their plan.

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VCFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in a professional services firm simpler. This approach often manifests itself through mental exercises of “we did X in revenue this year and want to do Y% more next year,” but lacks sufficient thought and planning as to how that’s going to happen.

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E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

In the dynamic landscape of modern business, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) has evolved from a conventional accounting function to a strategic partner that steers organizations towards growth, profitability, and free cash flow.

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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. By Michael Stier.

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Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While that wouldn’t make much sense these days, think about revenue planning, data, and processes. Sales Performance Management (SPM) is a unified approach to analyze, plan, and optimize sales processes withing an organization. In this eBook about 360° Planning you can learn more about the shift to xP&A.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

Most of their finance organizations would be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to enhance their business planning and analysis (BP&A) capabilities and/or bolster the company’s fraud-prevention activities. The post Five Focal Points for Future-Ready CFOs first appeared on CFO Leadership.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Stakeholders can utilise the data to assess business performance and plan. Finance leaders need to adopt new technological advancements to streamline financial planning and analysis, reporting and finance operation process.” “The purpose is to guarantee the timeliness and accuracy of reports, analyses, and evaluations.

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Centage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Financial planning and analysis is at the heart of strategic decision-making for businesses, and as we step into 2024, it’s crucial to align your FP&A processes with the latest trends and best practices. Integrated planning & reporting All too often, the finance team finds itself in a silo.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 26, 2019

We are pleased to welcome an expert in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Mr. Anders Liu-Lindberg, as a guest to the Jedox blog. In a large scale survey by a global firm, CFOs named Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) a top priority to transform and derive more value. Taking action.

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CFO Simplified

APRIL 15, 2024

Are you missing Strategic Planning? Let’s quickly get through the first three items in any strategic plan. Financial Planning: Develop a robust financial plan. That plan will include not just looking at the future, but also planning for the present. Here’s a quick review.

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CFO Simplified

JUNE 1, 2023

For example, do you have a cash flow forecast? What IS your plan for profitability? You should be spending your time creating a strategic plan to take your business to the next level, and getting buy-in from your employees. We tackle the “except fors,” and, give you the means to build a forward-looking plan.

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Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

By leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technology, CFOs can drive strategic insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimise cash management. With the vast volumes of data available, CFOs are increasingly assuming the role of data stewards.

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VCFO

APRIL 21, 2022

Gary takes pride in his aptitude for organizational development, has significant experience as a senior advisor to leadership, and excels in formulating strategies to facilitate the attainment of business targets.

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Beacon CFO Plus

MAY 9, 2022

Perhaps your small business is currently operating without a full-time CFO in place and you lack that key financial leadership to inform your business decisions. Here’s more of what a forward-thinking CFO can bring to your business: Help with short-term and long-term planning. Identify and mitigate risks to your operations.

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The Charity CFO

JUNE 10, 2022

PRO TIP: To get even more capacity from your finance committee, include them in your strategic plan! Every nonprofit should periodically develop a strategic plan. As part of the strategic plan, your organization should set goals for financial oversight and the overall accounting function.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

These offices, sometimes called the Office of Strategy Management (OSM) or Project Management Offices (PMO), handle measures, reporting, strategic projects, alignment, communications, and strategic planning, which are all under the guise of CPM. New FC Competencies and Their Relation to CPM.

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The Charity CFO

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

This background helps them provide oversight for and manage all forecasts, budgets, and investments for the organization. CFAs are best known for investment analysis and wealth planning, CPAs for tax preparation and financial statement auditing, and CFPs for financial planning. Leadership And Management Skills.

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Jedox Finance

JANUARY 23, 2020

A new calendar year can be a great time to take a renewed, fresh look at your business planning and performance management. In a perfect world, we would like an EPM system that manages organization-wide planning, reporting and analysis. Set organizational, strategic, high level goals and targets. What has been working well?

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. Moreover, the advent of big data and advanced analytics has armed CFOs with tools to forecast trends, optimize operations, and shape company strategies with unprecedented precision.

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CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

Most of their finance organizations would be using generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to enhance their business planning and analysis (BP&A) capabilities and/or bolster the company’s fraud-prevention activities. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics and measurements would top their priority lists.

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Bramasol

JUNE 30, 2023

By analyzing large volumes of data and identifying patterns and trends, AI systems offers valuable insights for market analysis, customer segmentation, demand forecasting, and strategic planning. AI-powered systems can enable efficient supply chain planning, reduce costs, and improve overall operational resilience.

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Centage

JULY 12, 2022

Kate Drenckhahn is Centage’s Senior Product Manager focused on the strategic planning and execution of new and existing Planning Maestro functionality. It’s important that each team has a seat at the table when it comes to shaping the future of the Planning Maestro experience.

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CFO News Room

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The CFO role is multi-faceted and includes everything from financial planning and analysis to business budgeting, financial decision-making, and risk management. CFOs are some of the highest-paid finance professionals because they have experience and networks and excel at financial leadership. Financial Manager.

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Planful

JUNE 15, 2017

This was the focus of a recent Argyle/CFO webinar sponsored by Planful. During the event, a panel of two FP&A experts shared their insights on the current state of the FP&A function, the forces driving an increased need for accurate planning and forecasting, and where the function is going in the future. Learn More.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 30, 2021

According to Payscale.com , skills such as leadership, and financial reporting and strategic planning, won’t elevate your take-home pay much. What makes for a sought-after chief finance professional (CFO)? These days, strong computer skills, as are advanced knowledge of accounting, budgeting, and finances.

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Jedox Finance

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Doing so freed up their time and resources to strengthen their team, one of the many benefits of mobilizing your business and planning at a quicker, sharper pace. Companies that utilize adaptable modeling can enable turnkey solutions for finance, sales, and workforce planning. Tap into your strengths.

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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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Centage

APRIL 24, 2023

The Shift to Modern FP&A Unprecedented cost pressures, along with regulatory and reimbursement issues and diverse revenue sources, all add complexity to the budgeting and planning process for healthcare organizations. With a modern solution, you’ll have a better, more strategic and accurate view of your financial health and performance.

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