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FP&A’s Scope: What Is In And What Is Out?

Fpanda Club

Detailed workforce planning and head count analysis Hiring, onboarding, and managing personnel are typically the responsibility of human resources departments, rather than FP&A. This can lead to burnout, missed deadlines, and a loss of focus on high-value activities.

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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

CFO Talks

Notably, she reversed a decade-long loss at Coca-Cola, doubled profits, and restructured major funding. From the financial side, I am heavily involved in the scoping of the AFE, ensuring all financial models, scenario planning, and required returns are accurately detailed. Let’s take a step back in your career.

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10 Best Practices for FP&A

The Finance Weekly

Did you know that 35% of organizations identify data quality and timeliness as significant barriers to effective financial planning and analysis (FP&A)? According to Gartner, 53% of organizations do not fully achieve their strategic objectives, often due to poor planning. Steps to implement: Define a forecast period (12-24 months).

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Playing It Smart with Idle Cash

CFO Talks

It gives you: Instant access to idle cash opportunities Alerts on policy breaches or liquidity mismatches Scenario planning for interest rate hikes or FX volatility And lets not forget automation. Your Treasury Action Plan Heres your CFO-level checklist: Is our cash segmentation model clear, documented, and operationalised?

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10 Types of Financial Models

The Finance Weekly

The Purpose of Financial Models Financial models serve various functions, such as: Budgeting and Financial Planning - Creating detailed budgets for internal planning. If the income statement shows a profit, it boosts the equity on the balance sheet. A loss decreases equity.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Architecting an agile finance function in the age of AI

Future CFO

This doesn't necessarily translate to job losses, but rather a shift in required skills. This is forcing finance leaders to integrate ESG considerations into their financial planning, reporting, and investment decisions. Integrate ESG : Incorporate ESG considerations into financial planning, reporting, and investment decisions.

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From Red to Black: CFO Strategies That Drive Organisational Turnarounds 

CFO Talks

Leading a company from financial loss to profitability requires far more than cost-cutting or boosting revenue. In the early stages of a turnaround, a finance leader often needs to challenge long-held assumptions about the profitability of business units, the viability of projects, and the cost of continuing legacy operations.

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