Future CFO

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams play a crucial role in companies by performing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, CEO, and the Board of Directors. How things have changed for the FP&A teams.

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Centage

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Value of Stress Testing Your Financial Plan. As we approach the end of the fiscal year and begin a new one, business leaders have an overriding concern: How accurate are the assumptions we made when we created our plan? All plans, to a certain extent, are based on assumptions. Scenario Planning and Goal Alignment.

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Centage

DECEMBER 1, 2021

Once upon a time, businesses were satisfied with creating an annual budget. You used your budget as a measuring stick to gauge performance against assumptions made months ago. But times have changed – which is why financial forecasting is more important than your annual budget. What’s the Financial Forecast Look Like?

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Centage

DECEMBER 13, 2021

Modern FP&A professionals are charged with providing strategic, data-driven advice that helps leadership make sound decisions in the near and long-term future. We surveyed FP&A leaders about their top FP&A priorities and the challenges in achieving them. Data-Driven Planning Process. Watch Demo.

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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?

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 22, 2022

With a recession looming, many Fractional CFOs (FCFOs) are worried that they will lose their customers due to budget cuts. However, by implementing FP&A automation, their customers will be provided a more in-depth analysis that will set them up for any scenario that can occur in the coming months.

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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.

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Jedox Finance

JUNE 12, 2019

An Interview with Jamie Cousin, FP&A Manager at ServiceMaster. The FP&A team at ServiceMaster is searching for answers deep in the individual experiences and purchase histories of over 2 million customers with assistance from the new Artificial Intelligence capabilities embedded in Jedox software.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) is a form of financial planning that takes the best financial planning and analysis capabilities and extends them into other fields across the organization. Continuous planning. Benefits of xP&A. Improved performance across the organization.

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Jedox Finance

AUGUST 22, 2019

Dear CFO, We heard that you put FP&A on your list of top priorities to work on. You told us that there is too much data, reporting, and analysis and too few real insights that change decisions for the better. To do this we need to address the mindset, people, processes, and technology that drives FP&A’s actions.

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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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Centage

MAY 3, 2022

The leading provider of modern cloud-based FP&A solutions for mid-sized organizations, Centage Corporation prides itself on empowering today’s financial leaders to better guide their organizations to success. As a result, users can reduce manual tasks for budgeting and planning without compromising the integrity of the end result.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 18, 2019

” is the clear message from Chief Financial Officers. To do that we must address the mindset of the entire FP&A team. Operating within your organization’s framework, as we discussed in the previous posts in this blog series , will frame how your FP&A team carries out this mandate.

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Centage

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

If you’re in the office of finance, convincing your leadership to adopt FP&A software to help with your workload can be an uphill battle. Excel is deeply embedded in the planning and budgeting process for many organizations. What’s the ROI on an FP&A tool for your company?

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Middle-market companies face increasing pressure to maintain their value edge in this competitive financial landscape. To drive growth, improve profitability, and enhance decision-making, companies can leverage the power of refined operational disciplines – Forecasting, Planning, and Analytics (our take on FP&A).

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CFO Thought Leader

DECEMBER 1, 2023

This episode of Planning Aces Brett and Jack discuss FP&A’s role when it comes to breaking down silos within departments, and how A.I. is quickly emerging as FP&A’s ultimate silo busting partner. Insights from Finance Leaders: Planning Ace CFO Lauren St.

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Centage

JANUARY 24, 2023

with Jenny Barker, Senior Budget Manager, HASCO Moving Away From Excel Saves Time and Complexity, Offering More Detailed Budget vs. A ctuals Analysis Q: Can you tell us a little about your organization? Q: What were some of the budgeting challenges you were facing? Why did you begin your search for a new solution?

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Centage

DECEMBER 8, 2023

Financial management can be a significant challenge for multi-location medical facilities. As multi-site healthcare businesses grow and evolve, the demand for advanced financial planning and budgeting solutions shifts from being a “nice to have” to presenting a crucial need for attaining business objectives.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) involve a range of activities, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical tasks, all of which are vital in providing essential support for a company's major business decisions and overall financial well-being.

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Jedox Finance

JULY 30, 2019

There has been a lot of talk about changing FP&A processes yet little real action in this area. How many do zero-based budgeting or pure beyond budgeting? Most are stuck doing the traditional one-year budget and five-year plan. We can’t forget about financials. Advice from other FP&A practitioners.

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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. The job of managing a corporation’s cash flow typically falls to its FP&A team and its Chief Financial Officer (CFO).

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Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Unlike a typical financial downturn, the impact of COVID-19 pandemic has been far more difficult to predict. The virus continues to ravage the global population, effect changes in consumer behavior, unearth workforce planning challenges, precipitate demand drops, and create supply chain shocks across the business world.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 31, 2022

However, there have been many organizations that have successfully persevered through the challenges posed by the past couple of years, and among the differentiating factors between such businesses is leadership. Leadership across business departments is a foundational element of success. 5 Leadership Competencies for CFOs 1.

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Jedox Finance

AUGUST 13, 2019

Transforming your FP&A plan will not be an easy task, but it must be addressed as it is a top priority for the CFO to better support delivering on the expectations from the CEO. These are also the attributes that’ll drive our transformation plan. What does the transformation plan look like?

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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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Collectiv

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Why do so many organizations abandon their budgets halfway through the year? Because the traditional budgeting process is broken. In the latest episode of Collectiv Conversations, I chatted with Stephen Newland about the future of financial planning and analysis and how we can improve the forecasting and budgeting process.

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The Finance Weekly

MARCH 1, 2022

Maturity in finance, particularly in FP&A, entails accepting complexity and expanding your capabilities. But what does maturity mean for FP&A, specifically? Defining Maturity for FP&A Simply said, FP&A maturity means you're , free of manual processes and spreadsheets , allowing you to focus on decision-making.

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Centage

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Forecasting errors are an inevitable part of the budgeting process. Understanding and addressing these errors is crucial for effective budget management. Quickly identifying forecast errors in your budget is not a sign of failure, but an opportunity for improvement. There’s no such thing as a flawless budget.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

What are the most common myths about FP&A software you’ve heard? Finance departments are increasingly looking for solutions to help them make more proactive, data-driven decisions and connect the dots between finance and business operations teams to improve collaboration in strategic planning and budgeting.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 16, 2021

What are the most common myths about FP&A software you’ve heard? Finance departments are increasingly looking for solutions to help them make more proactive, data-driven decisions and connect the dots between finance and business operations teams to improve collaboration in strategic planning and budgeting.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2021

The development of , FP&A solutions (particularly, innovations such as financial software) in recent years has empowered many organizations to both better understand and significantly improve their performance. Compliance: Abide by laws regarding environmental regulations, financial reporting, etc.

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Planful

MARCH 18, 2019

The FP&A team is numbers-oriented, but also requires a great deal of communication skills. The financial reporting manager must be able to clearly explain specific financial concepts at a high level for busy executives. FP&A teams can do so by leveraging these four essential types of financial reports techniques.

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 17, 2024

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is important in automating all of the manual tasks in the finance department and giving everyone greater insights into the data. Planful is one of these top FP&A software solutions , and this article will review their features, reviews, and customer feedback.

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CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of “Planning Aces,” finance leaders explore the evolving role of FP&A as a strategic partner emphasizing the importance of reliable data in aligning decision-making and resetting priorities. Leveraging AI emerges as a key theme for optimizing financial processes and enabling real-time collaboration.

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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. Here are some areas within FP&A software & technology to focus on as you start the year.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Today, companies must adapt, evolve, and plan meticulously to stay competitive and profitable. To guarantee they remain on the right course, having a solid plan and budget in place is paramount for ensuring success. It almost always fails because it’s too late.” Enter – The BP&B Health Check. What is BP&B?

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Onplan

JANUARY 12, 2022

We used our free headcount planning template to run the numbers. You can download it to follow along or create scenarios that work for your business, so you can consider all the moving parts as you plan your strategy. Alternate scenario: Headcount planning template for hiring in a new office location. Salary differences.

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