CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

A cash flow forecast highlighting potential shortfalls in three months and a proposed action plan to address them shifts the focus from reactive to proactive decision-making. Context—whether through benchmarking or comparisons—gives decision-makers the perspective they need.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Leadership CFO Benchmarking 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 14, 2020

However, those data attributes are critical when it comes to automatically reconciling incoming and outgoing payments, and for supporting cash flow forecasting. Throw in today’s world where many people and departments work remotely, and simply having access to quality data when you need it can be a challenge.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Treasury Foreign Exchange Benchmarking 92

Centage

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But times have changed – which is why financial forecasting is more important than your annual budget. They’re focused less on benchmarking current performance to the predicted budget and instead want to leverage real-time data to understand what the future looks like.

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

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

They serve as a benchmark against which actual performance is measured, and any deviations from the budget may require approval or justification. Forecast: Forecasts are more flexible and can be updated regularly to reflect changing conditions and new information.

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Forecasting Budgeting Cash Flow Forecasting Benchmarking 59

Spreadym

MAY 23, 2023

Percentage of Sales Method The percentage of sales method forecasts cash flows based on a certain percentage of projected sales revenue. This approach assumes that cash inflows and outflows are proportional to sales. The percentage used can be based on historical data or industry benchmarks.

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Forecasting Cash Flow Forecasting Budgeting Accounts Payable 52

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

13-week Cash Flow Forecasting We offer a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to cash planning.

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Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Forecasting 40

Spreadym

AUGUST 17, 2023

Here are some key parameters that you might consider incorporating into a CFO dashboard: Revenue Metrics : Total Revenue Revenue by Product/Service Revenue by Region/Market Revenue Growth Rate Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) Customer Lifetime Value (CLV) Expense Metrics : Total Expenses Operating Expenses Breakdown (e.g.,

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