CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

In the fast-paced world of small business, precise financial forecasting is not merely advantageous—it’s essential. This startling statistic underscores the critical importance of accurate financial forecasting. Let’s dive into the essentials of financial forecasting and how it can revolutionize your business strategy.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

First and foremost is financial acumen—understanding financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance is foundational. However, transitioning to a CFO role requires a broader skill set beyond technical expertise. Strategic thinking is crucial.

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CFO Plans

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Innovative Strategies for Seasonal Businesses Embracing strategies that enhance financial resilience in seasonal markets can be a game-changer. Imagine a vineyard investing in technology for seasonal demand forecasting. This approach not only boosts revenue but also positions the business for long-term success.

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CFO Plans

MAY 5, 2025

By launching targeted marketing campaigns for exclusive winter retreats and collaborating with local artisans for themed events, they can attract niche audiences and boost occupancy rates, even during traditionally slow months. Take a coastal boutique hotel that faces significant off-season revenue dips.

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Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Those are all good approaches, but SPM must be holistic and combine those approaches and offer better planning, forecasting, and control of different stages of sales processes. Effective sales incentive models should signal the desired results in light of the overall strategy, such as higher compensation for strategic products.

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CFO Simplified

JANUARY 23, 2025

Create a cash flow forecast Effective cash flow management and forecasting remains a cornerstone for business success,as it can help you anticipate your companys financial needs and ensure the stability of your operations throughout the year. Use these insights to project your financial performance based on your strategic plan.

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CFO Talks

APRIL 17, 2025

Market demand? The Strategic Power of Information Financial leaders sit at the intersection of every major business decision. Whether it’s expansion into a new market, investment in digital infrastructure, or rationalising product lines, information is the common currency that enables sound judgement.

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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. The market isn’t static. That plan will include not just looking at the future, but also planning for the present. Here’s a quick review. Improvement is not the purview of management alone.

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CFO Plans

DECEMBER 23, 2024

This process goes beyond simple fund allocation, encompassing the forecasting of future financial needs and proactive preparation. Optimize Your Budget with Strategic Planning from CFO experts. The ultimate goal is to create a sustainable growth model that supports expansion without compromising financial health.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By employing advanced forecasting tools and real-time financial reporting, they maintained a healthy cash reserve, allowing them to invest in new markets and technologies confidently. By aligning their financial strategies with their business growth metrics, they achieved remarkable success in expanding their market share.

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CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The retailer could see upside to expected profit in 2024 and 2025 as its strategic plan takes shape, according to the firm. The company’s fiscal second-quarter revenue topped analysts’ forecasts, according to Refinitiv. Advanced Micro Devices — Shares of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices jumped 12.6%

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Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And while the latest tools of the trade—artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)—promise to make tasks such as liquidity forecasting, cash management, and risk management easier, they come with their own complications and tie the treasury team even more closely into management’s strategic planning.

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Planful

JUNE 17, 2021

But not every CFO thrives in the strategic planning side of their role. Many finance leaders confuse financial planning with strategic planning. But when it comes to strategic planning components, CFOs shouldn’t be in a pure finance mindset. Strategic Planning Component #1: Revenue.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 8, 2024

While company leaders can't control everything, such as market fluctuations and economic changes, they can influence expenses. This is why expense forecasting is valuable for CEOs, CFOs, and other executives when predicting a company's future financial performance. What Is an Expense Forecast?

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CFO Simplified

JULY 22, 2022

Create a cash flow forecast. A business plan isn’t something that you just create when you start a company, it’s a strategic plan for how you’re going to manage and grow over the next two, five, and 10 years. The pandemic changed plans for nearly every business. Update your strategic plan.

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Spreadym

JUNE 2, 2023

Rolling forecast is a financial planning and forecasting approach that involves continuously updating and extending the forecast based on the latest available data and information. As the current period elapses, the forecast is extended by adding a new period, maintaining the same forecast horizon.

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Barry Ritholtz

AUGUST 26, 2023

Davis explains why Vanguard doesn’t play the forecasting game, noting the “forecasting game is really hard and even harder for the short-term.” Davis adds “ Instead of forecasting events you have no control over, you can control your diversification and costs.”

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CFO Talks

JUNE 4, 2025

They are dealing with facts, forecasts, and risk. In a country like South Africa, where market confidence can swing on a headline, this role is critical. A CFO who frames financial results with clarity, links them to broader goals, and avoids empty phrases provides a steady hand that the market rewards. They are central to it.

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CFO Share

JANUARY 12, 2024

Financial forecasting is an essential practice, but navigating the waters of financial planning can be daunting, especially when you’re considering bringing a fractional CFO on board for the first time. What is a Financial Forecast? Updating forecasts monthly is considered best practice. Final forecast review.

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CFO Share

MARCH 23, 2021

A rolling 12-month forecast projects financial performance over a 12-month time horizon using the “add/drop” approach to forecasting. Unlike a budget or calendar year forecast, a rolling 12-month forecast adds one month to the forecast period each time a month is closed so that you are continuously forecasting for 12 months.

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Trade Credit & Liquidity Management

MAY 29, 2025

It is a dynamic process because governments often roll out mandates in phases, which creates predictable market growth and increases the need for enterprises to adapt quickly. Additionally, it supports faster payment processing, better fraud detection, and improved cash flow forecasting through more granular and consistent data.

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VCFO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

monthly, annual) performance, much more is needed for effective strategic planning – proactive planning that looks beyond what the business will do in the short term to where you want it to be in five years, ten years, or a similar timeframe. While the Income Statement does provide a view of historical (e.g.,

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Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business are three distinct financial management tools used in business, each serving a different purpose. Key differences between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business Here are key difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

The first step was conducting a comprehensive review of the budgets and forecasts, which revealed structural inefficiencies and inaccuracies in the balance sheet. Additionally, we implemented a materials requirement planning system to better manage raw materials and inventory.

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Centage

AUGUST 15, 2022

With driver-based planning, companies identify a set of factors that influence their success and model that data to better understand its impact. Managers can then run scenarios with the drivers to improve long-term strategic planning. Driver-based planning lets businesses focus on key indicators while ignoring the noise.

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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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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

Access to a sufficient level of detail and at the same time ability to see the big picture predetermine the main goal or even the mission of the FP&A function – to support and drive the right strategic decisions in the company. Planning relates to determining the company’s short-term (1-year) and long-term (3-5 years) objectives.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 26, 2019

Market forces compel the change away from top-down, control-oriented hierarchies to flexible systems that highlight responsiveness, inclusiveness, and risk-taking. Our business partners, including the CEO, do not have time for a lengthy budget process and outdated forecasts because the market is moving quickly.

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CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

Strategic Planning and Forecasting CFOs create long-term financial plans and forecasts. They analyze market trends and economic data to predict future financial performance and guide strategic decision-making.

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Spreadym

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Estate Planning: Establish a plan for the distribution of your assets after your passing, including wills, trusts, and beneficiary designations. Monitoring and Adjusting: Regularly review and adjust your financial plan to reflect changes in your life circumstances, financial goals, and market conditions.

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Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

Meanwhile, Nordea’s foreign exchange (FX) automation has evolved into a “comprehensive treasury management autopilot” that includes daily FX, FX hedging, and money market products, according to the bank. Customers can enable advanced analytics and insights, improving decision-making and strategic planning.

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Centage

AUGUST 16, 2023

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. More time to spend on visionary actions that insulate the business from competitors and gain market share.

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Future CFO

MAY 26, 2024

The majority of my time is spent on three main areas: market and customer-facing activities, company leadership and strategy, and maintaining our financial stability, shareholder management, and market position. I enjoy both days as I connect with my teammates, customers, partners, and network.

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Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2024

With Forecasting through Treasurer Insights, clients can strengthen cashflow accuracy, increase cash availability return, and find previously invisible patterns via cutting-edge technology, including AI and machine learning. As a team, we’re committed to continually raising the bar regarding quality.

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PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

However, the company topped analysts’ profit and sales forecasts for at least its eighth consecutive quarter. We start the new year with a solid foundation — including a clear strategic plan to deliver long-term growth and value creation, an engaged global organization, and a strong balance sheet.

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The Finance Weekly

MAY 5, 2024

When it comes to sales planning, it's all about creating a flexible strategy that your sales team can rely on to hit those sales goals within a set time frame. This plan covers everything from activities and target markets to budget, resources, and market positioning.

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

In the evolving role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), mastering risk management, budgeting, and forecasting tools is crucial. These competencies not only strengthen the financial backbone of an organisation but also prepare it to navigate through uncertainties and market volatility.

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