Fpanda Club

JANUARY 23, 2025

FP&A is an evolving function that falls into the intersection of finance, operations and strategy aimed at driving better decision-making trough insightful analysis, forecasting and goal setting. FP&As role is to connect those insights to financial models and forecasts.

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CFO

APRIL 12, 2022

In many finance departments, however, Excel is not just surviving; it’s thriving. The application remains popular among finance. The post Why Does Excel Survive in Finance Departments? appeared first on CFO.

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Future CFO

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

As businesses navigate their way around various technological advancements, finance teams are faced with the task to integrate analytics and automation into their existing processes, determining at the same time which specific system to transform first for maximum operational impact.

Cash Flow Forecasting 78

Cash Flow Forecasting Compliance Leverage Reconciliations 78

Future CFO

APRIL 30, 2024

Generative artificial intelligence has created buzz in the past few months and it has made its way to the Finance function, imposing possible hurdles and challenges along the way which chief financial officers and leaders must definitely look into. In this regard, such risks should also be looked upon as chances for improvement.

Finance 97

Finance Risk Analysis Financial Modeling Leverage 97

Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Such factors include expected sales, customer types, product and service pricing, human resources, capital expenditure, and financing requirements. Enter the Financial Model. Because no two businesses are the same, the specific inputs to every Financial Model are unique.

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Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

Such factors include expected sales, customer types, product and service pricing, human resources, capital expenditure, and financing requirements. Enter the Financial Model. Because no two businesses are the same, the specific inputs to every Financial Model are unique.

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Spreadym

JULY 14, 2023

Financial models are mathematical representations or frameworks used to analyze the financial performance and make predictions about the future financial outcomes of a business, project, or investment. Financial models can take different forms depending on their purpose and complexity.

Financial Modeling 52

Financial Modeling Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Valuation Budgeting 52

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Finance and Strategy: Making Numbers Work for Your Vision Imagine this: Your company has a fantastic vision—perhaps it’s to dominate a new market, launch a groundbreaking product, or grow your team and profits. This is where aligning your finance with strategy comes in. So should your financial management.

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The Finance Weekly

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

The platform enables cash flow management, balance sheet analysis, and financial forecasting, making it an ideal tool for finance teams looking for an integrated planning system. Prophix is best suited for mid-sized and large enterprises that require a scalable, cloud-based financial solution. Who Its Meant For?

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

CFO Talks

JANUARY 14, 2025

To understand how finance professionals are navigating these changes, the International CFO Alliance (ICFOA) launched its Global CFO Barometer , a survey that explores the evolving responsibilities of CFOs and finance teams in driving sustainable business practices. Limited tools for ESG data collection and analysis.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

FP&A team’s internal customers expect finance professionals to be more interactive and be able to communicate information and insights in the most efficient way. 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

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Enhancing Cross-Departmental Collaboration for Accurate Insights Audits impact more than just the finance team; for an accurate, holistic view, the audit process should engage departments like HR, legal, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).

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Auditing Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) GAAP Compliance 59

The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Financial models might sound intimidating, but let’s break them down in a way that makes sense. Understanding how to calculate CapEx is essential for anyone looking to build reliable financial models, whether you're a seasoned CFO or just starting out in finance. What Is CapEx?

Budgeting 52

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E78 Partners

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Overextended FP&A leaders with tactical burdens The Challenge: FP&A leaders often spend excessive time on manual data aggregation and spreadsheet maintenance, limiting their ability to provide strategic financial insights. Establish a dedicated analyst team for tactical financial modeling. Use operational KPIs (e.g.,

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 59

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Financial Modeling 59

Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

The growing variety and complexity of tasks within the finance function has resulted in the creation of a discipline that is supposed to become a bridge between the finance and business to support decision-making process by leveraging data and technology. This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

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

Global Finance

MARCH 4, 2025

Of course well have to weigh the freight cost versus the tariff as well as other options, looking at things like geopolitical risk, natural disasters in certain countries, market fluctuations, and then thereafter use financial models to quantify the financial impact and to develop risk mitigation strategies.

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Economics Forecasting CFO Investments 75

Future CFO

AUGUST 16, 2020

A good financial analyst follows certain procedures and discipline This article will explain major errors made with financial modelling and how to avoid them. Accessing FutureCFO Premium Content. To access Premium content and more, please login below. Not a Premium member yet? Register now for a free account! Username or Email.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

We’ve gathered a panel of CFOs and business leaders on how they succeed in bringing veterans into their organization and use finance training as the catalyst.) Even military personnel who have finance and budgeting as their job specialty aren’t practicing private sector finance principles and concepts. The contrast is stark.

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Future CFO

AUGUST 18, 2020

Building a financial model with Excel is a complex task. With so many considerations to make, you will likely make certain errors. Follow these simple rules to avoid errors. Accessing FutureCFO Premium Content. To access Premium content and more, please login below. Not a Premium member yet? Register now for a free account!

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CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Numbers Never Lie but They Rarely Tell the Whole Story For too long, financial analysis has been seen as a back-office functionprocessing numbers, producing reports, and ensuring compliance. While these tasks are necessary, they barely scratch the surface of what finance professionals can bring to the table.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

The modern CFO must possess both expertise in operational and strategic finance to meet the evolving needs of business and the finance function. What is Operational Finance? Operational finance is the aspect of the finance function that deals with the daily operations and running of a business.

Leadership 98

Leadership CFO Benchmarking Finance 98

CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 12, 2021

The terms “finance” and “accounting” are often used interchangeably. There are, however, very real differences between finance and accounting. 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.

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Accounting Finance Cash Flow Forecasting Quantitative Analysis 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.

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

Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

It took me years to be skilled in financial planning and analysis. Not every finance professional can be sharp enough to detect key highlights and provide analysis for the financial statements. How do you dissect complex algorithms as compared to traditional financial models?

Auditing 111

Auditing Financial Analysis Forecasting Reconciliations 111

Cube Software

DECEMBER 18, 2023

It allows finance teams to continue using their familiar Excel spreadsheets and financial models, focusing on delivering insights critical for business growth.

Finance 52

Finance Financial Modeling Planning 52

The Finance Weekly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

The data in a company's financial statements is crucial for corporate accounting. It's examined by management, investors, and lenders to understand the company's , finances and calculate important financial ratios. These ratios reveal how well the company is doing financially and any problems that might need fixing.

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Finance Financial Modeling Forecasting Concentration 52

The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2024

Every modern enterprise, regardless of size, requires finance software to manage various aspects of its financial health. This includes tracking past financial activities, ensuring compliance and reporting, as well as forecasting future financial scenarios for better budgeting.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Invoicing Budgeting 52

Fpanda Club

APRIL 11, 2021

This article explores the most common myths surrounding the financial planning and analysis function, its key activities and outputs which many FP&A stakeholders believe in. The current transformation of the finance function and FP&A processes may become the perfect time to move away from outdated beliefs and practices.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 130

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Budgeting Financial Modeling 130

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The team helps clients understand each deal’s potential returns and risks by providing accurate valuations and financial models. They also work on structuring transactions to align with clients’ goals, minimizing tax implications, and ensuring efficient financing. The post What Are Transaction Services?

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Securities Restructuring Valuation Financial Modeling 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. Source: FutureCIO-AFP, 2021.

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Finance Forecasting Financial Modeling Accounts Payable 52

Cube Software

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

Sensitivity analysis is a financial model created to determine how different sources of uncertainty can contribute to the financial model’s overall uncertainty.

Finance 52

Finance Financial Modeling 52

Cube Software

APRIL 29, 2024

At its core, FP&A focuses on forecasting financial outcomes, budgeting, and providing actionable insights to support investment decisions.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Financial Modeling Budgeting 52

CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Thobile’s passion for finance sparked in high school with her love for mathematics and the challenge of balancing financial statements. This interest solidified during her BCom studies, where she found satisfaction in analyzing financial statements and market trends. What sparked your interest in finance?

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

AI is , transforming the finance sector, especially in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). It facilitates advanced analytics and offers valuable insights through methods like predictive modeling and scenario analysis. Top 8 AI Uses in Finance AI/ML can enhance FP&A operations in many ways.

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

The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Datarails is the financial planning and analysis platform that automates data consolidation, reporting and planning, while enabling finance teams to continue using their own Excel spreadsheets and financial models. Datarails is also , The Finance Weekly’s #1 FP&A software for 2022. See open positions.

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

CFO News Room

JANUARY 11, 2023

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, finance-related jobs are predicted to experience an 8% annual growth rate until at least 2030. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , finance-related jobs are predicted to experience an 8% annual growth rate until at least 2030 – in line with other professional sectors.

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CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 15, 2024

At Scrubbed, she gained broader experience in finance, and, as the company grew exponentially, so did her responsibilities. Pineda: Our mission is to deliver to our worldwide clients world-class professional finance and accounting services. We can even help to prepare their 10-K’s for the SEC.

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