CFOs plan to cut staff, increase hiring budgets
CFO Dive
JANUARY 17, 2023
Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.
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CFO Dive
JANUARY 17, 2023
Concern about higher wages and a skilled labor shortage are foremost in CFOs minds as they grapple with continued economic headwinds.
CFO Dive
APRIL 25, 2024
Plans for slower gains to salaries align with Thursday data showing that economic growth slowed to just 1.6% last quarter, far less than expected.
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Centage
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In the current economic climate, proper financial planning and management are more essential than ever before. With that in mind, many businesses are turning to budgeting and planning drivers as a way of obtaining more accurate information. The goal is to find the key drivers that impact your company in the day to day.
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CFO Selections
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As such, their responsibilities include: budgeting and forecasting, managing mergers or acquisitions, and handling compliance issues. The CFO role is forward-thinking as they consider economic, industry, tax, government regulation and social issues.
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Traditional budgeting and forecasting methods can no longer keep pace with today’s rapidly evolving business environment. Static budgets, rigid annual forecasts, and outdated financial models limit an organization’s ability to adapt to market shifts and economic uncertainty. Gain strategies to elevate your financial planning.
CFO Talks
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Optimising Budgets: Strategies for Effective Financial Forecasting Financial forecasting plays a crucial role in managing budgets effectively. However, forecasting is not just about guessing numbersit is a structured process that relies on analysing past data, considering present trends, and planning. Allocate resources wisely.
Focus CFO
NOVEMBER 22, 2024
Economic uncertainties and rapid technological shifts make it essential to have a crystal-clear picture of your revenue pipeline. This clarity not only informs your budget but also drives strategic decision-making across your entire organization. This does not, however, mean that the plan should not be adjusted.
Jedox Finance
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He shares his expertise on how an EPM solution supports managing economic uncertainty, particularly in times of crisis. What does your economic forecast look like for the foreseeable future? Businesses need to be proactive and begin to plan for how to address the impact on their business and their recovery.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
The equity market witnessed some wild swings on the Budget Day, with the Sensex rebounding after losing more-than 2% from the day’s high. But unlike other Budget Days, benchmarks ended the day in the green, as investors cheered a growth-oriented Budget. By Yoosef Kp & Ruchit Purohit. After surging as much as 1,018.03
Centage
DECEMBER 7, 2022
the maker of QuickBooks Online Advanced, to bring automated budgeting, forecasting, reporting and analytics capabilities to QuickBooks Online Advanced customers and mid-market organizations looking for more robust and streamlined budgeting capabilities. Whenever there’s shift in the economic cycle change is always required.
CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 29, 2024
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. How do you balance achieving strong financial results while also supporting economic development and promoting sustainable growth through corporate social responsibility?
CFO News Room
NOVEMBER 13, 2022
If you’re a chief marketing officer (CMO), the current economic uncertainty undoubtedly creates anxiety for you, your team, and your agencies. The Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) has demonstrated the tight correlation between advertising spend and economic indicators like GDP growth by looking at historical data.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 4, 2022
The finance minister has managed the tough balancing act of spurring economic revival while also maintaining fiscal discipline. Crucially, while the Budget had a clear digital focus, it did not leave the needs of the grassroots unattended. By Sanjay Agarwal.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
The Union Budget for 2022-23 made a string of other announcements on digital payments, including a plan to offer netbanking to depositors with India Post and another to set up 75 digital banking units across as many districts. Depending on which is ready first, the central bank plans to release digital currencies for a pilot.
Centage
JANUARY 17, 2023
Between a volatile stock market, high interest rates, supply chain issues, inflation, and a possible recession, having a solid financial planning process in place is an important piece of sustaining your business through challenging times. Budget vs Actual Statement – What It Is and What It Isn’t.
Fpanda Club
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In this blog post I wont focus on the activities that fall into FP&As scope by default, such as budgeting, forecasting and regular analysis. Detailed workforce planning and head count analysis Hiring, onboarding, and managing personnel are typically the responsibility of human resources departments, rather than FP&A.
CFO Talks
JANUARY 15, 2025
Vision to Reality: How to Turn Organisational Goals into Achievable Plans Every organisation has a visiona statement of purpose and a picture of the future it strives to create. Your unique perspective on finance and strategy places you at the center of turning big-picture ideas into achievable plans that drive the business forward.
CFO Talks
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Instead, it’s the ability to adapt to challenges, consider new perspectives, and adjust plans while keeping the bigger picture in mind. A rigid approach might involve sticking to an existing budget and hoping the situation resolves itself. Having a plan to adjust expenses or reallocate resources can make all the difference.
Future CFO
OCTOBER 27, 2024
The environmental, social and governance principles have become integral to the country's long-term growth and development strategies as business and policy-makers recognise the need to balance economic progress with environmental protection and social responsibility. The shift towards sustainable goal gains significant momentum.”
Centage
JULY 19, 2022
Business budgeting is a crucial factor with the ability to impact a business’ long-term success or failure. Along with providing important information regarding day-to-day operations, an accurate budget better enables companies to predict revenue, trim costs, and make decisions regarding expenditures and opportunities.
Centage
MAY 23, 2023
However, the current economic crisis isn’t just affecting families shopping for groceries and other goods. As we approach the halfway point of 2023, it’s a good time to take a close look at your budget and determine where you and your team are succeeding versus falling short.
CFO News
FEBRUARY 4, 2024
Finance expert Robin Banerjee evaluates the Union Budget 2024, emphasizing long-term planning, infrastructure focus, fiscal responsibility, and sector-specific strategies. While praising positive moves, he points out areas that need more attention for a comprehensive economic uplift.
Centage
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
With proper budgeting and forecasting, just about any business can protect itself against recession. Failing to reevaluate assumptions in today’s uncertain economic environment can have serious consequences. We recommend moving to a monthly and quarterly rolling budget. Revisiting assumptions takes time and effort.
Centage
AUGUST 22, 2023
In a perfect world, budgets would always line up perfectly with actual spending. Even the most strategically-crafted budgets can take hits from unforeseen circumstances. Expecting that something unexpected will occur throughout the year weakens the argument for creating a traditional budget. What Is a Driver-Based Budget?
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 27, 2022
Hong Kong budget seeks to deploy its considerable fiscal buffers to cushion the economic impact on households and businesses as the city pursues a so-called dynamic”zero infection policy with a range of social restrictions, said Fitch Ratings recently. Zero covid strategy curb economic growth to 1.5%
Global Finance
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DECEMBER 5, 2024
The plan seeks to reduce inefficiencies, diversify energy sources, and pay down debt while protecting output levels. Part of the National Strategy for the Hydrocarbons and Natural Gas Sectors, the plan calls for simplifying Pemexs tax duties so the company pays less to the government.
Centage
MARCH 14, 2023
The ongoing economic uncertainty continues to pose a serious challenge for CEOs and financial leaders. As companies slash budgets, finance teams need to find ways of making the company’s cash go further while accomplishing the same goals with fewer resources.
Centage
JULY 11, 2023
Budget season is just around the corner, and being prepared is integral. Planning 2024 budgets takes forethought and considerable prep work. CFOs drive the success of next year’s budgets with the prep work they do today. Here are 6 actions CFOs need to take to create valuable, accurate 2024 budgets. #1
Centage
AUGUST 10, 2022
Better business planning. Keep reading to discover the best practices for better business planning during times of economic upheaval along with tips on how to prepare for a return to normalcy. Revisit Your Budget…More Frequently When was the last time you revised your budget up or down? The answer?
CFO Talks
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Economic changes, whether due to inflation, global disruptions, or evolving consumer behavior, require businesses to be agile and adaptable. Staying informed about economic trends, market shifts, and industry updates allows you to anticipate potential challenges and opportunities.
Centage
FEBRUARY 11, 2022
The start of a new year is always a time for planning. And how will all of these uncertainties affect my business budgeting process? And how will all of these uncertainties affect my business budgeting process? For instance, 70% of SMBs have created scenario planning to prepare for the future. What lies ahead?
Centage
OCTOBER 17, 2022
As you start your financial planning for 2023 and beyond, follow these steps to solidify your three-year strategic plan and boost the odds of achieving your business’ goals. All business leaders make assumptions in order to develop strategies and plan for future circumstances. Financial planning comes with numerous challenges.
Centage
APRIL 28, 2022
Back in 2019, Centage made waves when it announced the availability of Planning Maestro , the first-ever FP&A platform designed specifically for the mid-size market. Up until the release of Planning Maestro, only enterprise-sized companies could afford the expense of automated and intelligent cloud-based FP&A technologies.
Centage
MAY 23, 2022
The current economic circumstances haven’t just resulted in financial uncertainty for millions of Americans. They’ve also helped reveal the problems inherent in conventional budgeting methodologies. Read on to discover the benefits of rolling budgeting, rolling financial forecasting, and mid-year forecasts for your business.
CFO News Room
FEBRUARY 5, 2022
Budget 2022-23 has has attempted to strike a delicate balance between near-term priorities and long-term objectives by seeking to provide immediate comfort to the vulnerable impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic, and preparing a blueprint for India’s future at the same time. By Chandra Shekhar Ghosh. The writer is MD & CEO, Bandhan Bank.
E78 Partners
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Budget Mismanagement: With a clear financial plan, interim leaders may be able to manage budgets effectively, resulting in overspending or resource misallocation. Organizations can ensure economic stability and confidently adapt to changes by spotting risks early and applying appropriate countermeasures.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
There is some risk to using past performance to inform your long-term plans, and this can be compounded during times of economic uncertainty. Your company needs to make plans for the future. Forecast vs. Budget Though similar, a budget and a forecast serve different purposes. What Is Financial Forecasting?
Future CFO
DECEMBER 10, 2024
"However, three quarters of finance respondents said they are more focused on downside risk and cost containment in their scenario planning for 2025 budgets." Capacity: Overstretched teams struggle to plan and execute transformative projects. This is especially critical during economic uncertainty."
The Finance Weekly
SEPTEMBER 22, 2024
Every budgeting season brings a chance to push your business forward into the new year. With 2024 coming to a close and the 2025 budgeting season around the corner, the pressure is really on you and your finance team! Of course, there are plenty of challenges to juggle as you balance all your company's needs and goals.
CFO Talks
NOVEMBER 6, 2024
In markets businesses face a mix of global influences, currency shifts, and regional economic trends that can impact everything from cash flow to expansion plans. Track Economic Signals with Purpose Certain economic indicators offer essential clues about the broader landscape and how it might affect your business.
The Finance Weekly
OCTOBER 29, 2024
Financial modeling can also help in performing sensitivity analysis, preparing budgets for capital expenditures, and evaluating the potential value of mergers or acquisitions. The Purpose of Financial Models Financial models serve various functions, such as: Budgeting and Financial Planning - Creating detailed budgets for internal planning.
Centage
AUGUST 29, 2022
Along with being agile and able to pivot on a dime, these businesses have the ability to make decisions and act on them with confidence, and that means mastering the art of scenario planning. Read on to learn about the importance of evaluating business assumptions and discover the top variables affecting scenario planning.
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