Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

As MP Biomedicals CFO Hendry Lim explains, Companies like ours will continue to adjust sourcing strategies to countries not impacted by the tariff, which allows for diversify of supply and reduction of risk. We then incorporate all these factors into our forecasting. LeversWhich Levers?

Economics 75

Economics Forecasting CFO Investments 75

Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Now, with companies readying for the new normal, CFOs need a fresh approach and be able to disconnect from the past. Reinventing for dynamic forecasting. CFOs understand the same need for flexibility in business. Now, CFOs must go further with dynamic forecasting. CFOs had to do this at the start of the crisis.

CFO 69

CFO Forecasting Budgeting Financial Modeling 69

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The list of typical FP&A activities usually includes planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, management reporting and performance management. Forecasting is the practice of making regular predictions about the company’s expected future results based on the past and present data as well as on the anticipated future events.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Corporate Finance Communication Forecasting 130

CFO Share

JULY 8, 2021

A 13 week cash flow forecast is a short term forecast used during liquidity shortfalls to plan a company’s cash flows and avoid financial distress such as missing payroll, defaulting on debt, and ending up in bankruptcy or receivership. When to use a 13 week cash flow forecast. How to make a 13 week cash flow forecast.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Accounts Payable CFO 59

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Members’ Profile: Thobile Dlamini In this edition of CFO Club Africa’s Members Spotlight, we are introducing Thobile Dlamini, the CFO at Eswatini Revenue Services. Thobile’s passion for finance sparked in high school with her love for mathematics and the challenge of balancing financial statements.

CFO 52

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 8, 2024

Lawrence Herman’s path to becoming a CFO unfolded through a series of experiences that changed his understanding of the finance world, beginning with his initial role at Goldman Sachs. As the CFO at Dwolla, Herman leverages his vast experience to guide the company through the evolving landscape of digital payments.

CFO 52

CFO Financial Modeling Forecasting Numbers 52

Jedox Finance

AUGUST 22, 2019

Dear CFO, We heard that you put FP&A on your list of top priorities to work on. Crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options. The post An Open Letter To The CFO on FP&A appeared first on Jedox. Next, we need to upgrade our technology. Sincerely, The FP&A Team.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 84

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO Planning Financial Modeling 84

Adam Kae

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

Adam Kae & Associates is a Virtual Healthcare CFO. This article will talk about: What a CFO Does. What a Healthcare CFO Does. What it Means to be a Virtual CFO. CFO - Chief Financial Officer. CFOs are the head of the finance department. CFOs are the head of the finance department.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare CFO Profit and Loss Forecasting 52

Future CFO

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

CFOs are telling their FP&A leaders that they need to improve flexibility of budgeting and forecasting, enable faster capital reallocation, and updated financial models to reflect rapidly changing business realities,” Pritika Bhattacharjee, vice president, research in the Gartner Finance practice, pointed out.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 97

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Technology Forecasting Budgeting 97

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.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Cash Flow Forecasting 52

BlueLight

MAY 1, 2020

Traditionally, the chief financial officer (CFO) is responsible for tracking the company’s past and present financial situation and ensuring on-time and accurate financial reporting. Today, the CFO is expected to inform strategic decisions that drive the success of the company. Let’s get into the details.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO Strategic Planning Startups 52

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

This means going beyond spreadsheets and embracing tools that allow for deeper scenario planning, forecasting, and business intelligence reporting. Conclusion: A Mindset Shift for the Future of Finance Building a culture of insightful financial analysis is not about adding more reports or increasing the complexity of financial models.

Numbers 52

Numbers Financial Analysis Financial Analyst Financial Data 52

Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

From the FP&A’s perspective, business and marketing teams, CFO and other senior management are internal clients while the results of performed activities (i.e. Imagine CFO or CEO seeing dozens of long tables filled with numbers every day, will they be happy to receive another one like this?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Marketing Finance Forecasting 130

Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

The basic concepts I always hold on to when it comes to financial statement analysis are as follows: The financial statements should tell the story of the period. The budget and forecast should reflect the Company’s plans, visions, expectations and educated guesses on the market trends. No coding is required.

Auditing 111

Auditing Financial Analysis Forecasting Reconciliations 111

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

When interest rates remain stable, CFOs can confidently plan their finances, minimising the risks associated with interest rate fluctuations. Financial Planning and Analysis: Forecasting and analysing financial trends are fundamental skills for today’s CFOs.

CFO 52

CFO Strategic Planning Communication Risk Management 52

The CFO College

AUGUST 31, 2021

Using a rolling cash forecast is a value-add service you can provide to assist in cash forecasting. A rolling cash forecast will normally look forward 6 or 9 months, and each month the oldest month is removed and a new month added. The rolling cash forecast is one of many CFO-level skills we teach in our program.

Startups 81

Startups Accounting General Ledger Forecasting 81

Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

In today’s ever-evolving business landscape, the role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has become crucial for effective financial management and decision-making. However, not all businesses have the resources or the need for a full-time, in-house CFO. This is where virtual CFOs come into play.

CFO 52

CFO Problem Solving Budgeting Financial Systems 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 6, 2020

Now, with companies readying for a new normal, CFOs need to think afresh and unshackle from the past. Reinventing for dynamic forecasting. CFOs understand the same need for flexibility in business. Now, CFOs must go further with dynamic forecasting. CFOs did this at the start of the crisis.

CFO 40

CFO Forecasting Budgeting Financial Modeling 40

Future CFO

APRIL 30, 2024

Gerry Chng , Risk Advisory Executive Director at Deloitte Singapore , sees that one of the key uses of Generative AI is the ability to create synthetic data to augment existing data points in a more cost-effective manner, which in turn makes it easier to conduct financial modelling and risk analysis.

Finance 97

Finance Risk Analysis Financial Modeling Leverage 97

Future CFO

OCTOBER 20, 2021

The CFO role requires certain traits and skills, said Woranat Dumrongsiri (pictured), Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos during an interview with FutureCFO for the publication’s Female Leadership in Finance Series. Woranat Dumrongsiri, Country CFO, Deloitte Thailand and Deloitte Laos.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Finance Problem Solving 52

CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

While many business owners look for a CFO to bolster their existing accounting team, here at CFO Simplified, we consider that a CFO would be categorized squarely in the finance category. Sometimes the differences are misunderstood because the CFO works with both the Accounting and Finance departments. Growth planning .

Accounting 52

Accounting Finance Cash Flow Forecasting Quantitative Analysis 52

Future CFO

OCTOBER 11, 2020

We’ve done scenario planning and stress tests to anticipate the impact on financials models, translating risks into recommendations to business actions. FutureCFO: Have you changed the way finance does forecasting after the pandemic has hit? AC: We have two set of forecasting methods. Risk Management.

CFO 40

CFO Forecasting Finance Financial Modeling 40

Onplan

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Now that we understand the current trajectory NoMoreOffice Inc is on, let’s consider the financial impact of taking a different approach. NoMoreOffice’s CFO would like to calculate the impact of the following changes: Terminate the leases on the three offices. These insights powerfully demonstrate the value of a good financial model.

Planning 98

Planning Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Math 98

Beacon CFO Plus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Providing Critical Financial Strategy, Cost Optimization, and More Hiring a fractional CFO for your startup is a strategic move that brings expert financial guidance without the full-time commitment. This guidance ensures that resources are allocated efficiently and that the company’s financial trajectory remains on track.

Startups 52

Startups Compliance CFO Financial Modeling 52

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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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analysis Forecasting Budgeting 52

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. Very few, if any, companies can be consistently profitable and grow without careful financial planning and cash flow management.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) SAP CFO Leadership 52

Centage

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Russell Taylor, Controller, Mountain View Hospital Centage saves our users hours (if not days) in budget and forecast creation, thanks in large part to our unique formula-free FP&A design. It became very evident that we needed one source of truth for all things budgeting and forecasting.”

Budgeting 52

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Focus CFO

MAY 19, 2023

He has extensive experience building analytic frameworks, including mission critical financial models. Drew has performed analytics of all kinds including cash flow, margin improvement, forecasting, short- and long-term planning, investments, client contracts, consolidations, acquisitions, and union negotiations.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Forecasting Finance Investments 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

Beyond the Basics: 7 Key Focus Areas for New CFOs 1. Introduction to the Evolving Role of the CFO In our previous discussion, we outlined the critical first steps a newly appointed CFO should take to establish a solid foundation within their organization. Delegation and Empowerment: No CFO can do it all alone.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

Change Management: The Modern CFO’s Blueprint The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) goes way beyond just looking after the company’s money. Developing the Finance Agenda Once strategic priorities are identified, the CFO distills these insights into a clear, concise list of goals.

CFO 52

CFO Communication Finance Budgeting 52

Future CFO

MAY 22, 2024

Jackson Ng “They are responsible for assessing the financial feasibility of digital projects, ensuring their alignment with the company’s overall objectives, and allocating resources efficiently.” This view is echoed by Waty, who says the CFO plays a crucial role in a company’s digital transformation.

CFO 52

CFO Risk Management Leadership Communication 52

Future CFO

AUGUST 3, 2021

The pandemic gave new meaning to financial agility. It became vital as companies pivoted, recalibrated their financial models, and looked to withstand market shocks. For financial leaders, this shift in meaning created challenges. As a result, every company sought financial clarity. The race for clarity.

Finance 52

Finance Forecasting Financial Modeling Accounts Payable 52

Future CFO

MARCH 27, 2025

He notes that AI-driven predictive analytics has also improved forecasting accuracy, particularly in demand planning, working capital management, and revenue projections. Instead of manually sifting through spreadsheets, CFOs can now ask AI-powered assistants questions like: 'How did our Q4 OPEX compare to forecast?'

Compliance 52

Compliance Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Financial Analysis 52

CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This approach enables CFOs to anticipate a range of potential future outcomes and develop contingency plans for each. Instead of relying on a single forecast, consider creating multiple financial models that reflect best-case, worst-case, and moderate scenarios.

Leverage 52

Leverage Forecasting Communication Economics 52

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

13-week Cash Flow Forecasting We offer a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to cash planning. Financial Modeling & Analysis We can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your business's financial performance and future prospects.

Planning 40

Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Forecasting 40

BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

Financial Advice for Startups I recently spoke with finance leaders from a couple dozen startups. Their expertise ranged from seed stage start-ups, where the CEO also served as the in-house finance leader, to growth stage companies where an in-house CFO monitored the entity’s current and future financial health. Accounting ?—?Many

Planning 52

Planning Startups Marketing CFO 52

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

With FP&A software, companies can automate their data collections and create valuable dashboards and insights that will help them understand trends and make more accurate budgets, forecasts, and business decisions. In 2018 , Jedox was awarded for Excellence in Budgeting Transformation, and won the CFO Innovation Editor’s Choice Award.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 95

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyzing Data Budgeting Startups 95