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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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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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s about creating a financial roadmap that not only meets immediate operational needs but also aligns with the long-term vision for growth and profitability. Key Components of an Effective Budget Planning Process An effective budget planning process requires comprehensive planning, detailed financial modeling, and continuous monitoring.

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CFO Thought Leader

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

In this episode of Planning Episodes hosted by Jack Sweeney and Brett Knowles, three CFOs—Don McGuire of ADP, Scott Blackley of Oscar Health, and Patrick Fleury of TeraWulf—share their insights on financial planning and analysis (FP&A), with a focus on navigating complex business environments.

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CFO Leadership

APRIL 5, 2023

Chamberlain helps veterans address this crucial technical skill through financial modeling certifications. In order to build this “must-have” understanding of finance and accounting, Chamberlain’s veteran-to-finance initiative has leveraged financial modeling certification as a valuable tool.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

It’s about creating a financial roadmap that not only meets immediate operational needs but also aligns with the long-term vision for growth and profitability. Key Components of an Effective Budget Planning Process An effective budget planning process requires comprehensive planning, detailed financial modeling, and continuous monitoring.

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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.

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Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Skills: They possess a range of technical and soft skills, including financial analysis, financial modeling, data management, budgeting, forecasting, communication, and problem-solving skills. Experience: FP&A candidates may have prior experience in financial analysis, accounting, or related roles.

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CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 27, 2024

Separately, Lutz reflects on his days at Charter Steel, where he identified gaps in the company’s financial modeling and spearheaded the implementation of an advanced costing system, involving cross-functional teams for better accuracy and buy-in.

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 28, 2024

They also assist private equity firms in finding potential investment opportunities, evaluating the financial and operational health of target companies, and enhancing the value of portfolio companies through performance improvements and growth strategies.

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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.

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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?

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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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Cube Software

JANUARY 25, 2023

OnPlan is a budgeting, planning, and forecasting software solution that helps businesses create financial models and manage the financial planning and analysis ( FP&A ) process.

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

This capability offers a significant advantage in today’s competitive environment, where agility and foresight are vital for maintaining strong financial health. This not only enhances performance outcomes but also supports dynamic forecasting, enabling leaders to adapt their plans as business conditions evolve.

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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.

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Focus CFO

MAY 19, 2023

He has extensive experience building analytic frameworks, including mission critical financial models. Drew is a highly adaptable, hands-on finance leader with 35 years of experience helping business leaders make key decisions.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Market Segment: 63% Mid-Market 37% Small-Business Datarails , Datarails is an FP&A tool that helps finance teams by automating financial reporting and planning tasks using Excel spreadsheets and financial models. Market Segment: 52% Enterprise 35% Mid-Market Casual , Causal makes financial modeling easy and understandable.

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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This process usually presumes the close collaboration of FP&A teams with business leaders and executives to align goals and expectations and create a common financial model of future revenues, costs and cash flows based on the external and internal factors and conditions.

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E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

They utilize advanced financial modeling techniques to predict outcomes and assess the viability of various business strategies. This case study with Firstsource exemplifies E78 Partners’ expertise in delivering substantial value through advanced financial modeling and forecasting.

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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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The Finance Weekly

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

How Are These 3 Key Statements Used in Financial Models? The interplay of information within each of the three financial statements is essential in financial modeling. Incorporation of historical figures into each line item: Historical data is inserted into the respective line items within the model.

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

Financial Modeling & Analysis We can provide you with a comprehensive understanding of your business's financial performance and future prospects.

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Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

By providing financial insights and analysis, they assist in evaluating investment opportunities, assessing the financial impact of strategic initiatives, and developing long-term financial plans. They develop financial models that simulate various scenarios and assess the outcomes on key financial metrics.

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CFO Thought Leader

MAY 8, 2024

Here, in the crucible of intense market dynamics, Herman cut his teeth on complex financial models, where the rigor of long hours refined his capacity to handle pressure and complexity—a foundational skill for any leader.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

This assessment provides an actionable blueprint for effective strategy execution and enables informed financial decisions through dynamic financial models and scenario analysis. Resource Allocation & Prioritization : Evaluate if resources are optimized and aligned with strategic imperatives.

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Future CFO

JUNE 24, 2024

Since the technology is new, there is the question of how Gen AI Financial Statements undergo the scrutiny of regulatory requirements and audits. How do you dissect complex algorithms as compared to traditional financial models? There is always a challenge of skills and experience of people using Gen AI.

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Spreadym

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Collaboration and Workflow Management: Features for collaboration and workflow management facilitate communication and coordination among team members involved in the financial planning process. Pros of Vena for FP&A Flexible Modeling: Vena is known for its flexibility in financial modeling.

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CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

Build Financial Models That Reflect Strategy Your budget and financial reports should reflect strategic goals. Here are the steps: Understand the Big Picture Before crunching the numbers, make sure you understand your company’s strategy. What are the key goals? Is it growth, innovation, or cutting costs?

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VCFO

MAY 30, 2022

Jose is a senior finance professional with more than 30 years of experience in financial management roles in manufacturing and international energy ventures. His leadership skills have been honed through years of working strategically with CEOs, executive leadership teams, boards of directors, and building and mentoring diverse teams.

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Centage

AUGUST 8, 2023

Excel requires a lot of specialized knowledge and managing financials within it can be particularly brittle and unreliable. Multiple Users and Sharing Spreadsheets In the early days of a company’s life cycle, it can easily set up its financials in a single workbook on a single budget spreadsheet.

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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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Centage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Driver-based budgeting definition Driver-based budgeting/forecasting is a financial planning approach with two major components. The first step in building a driver-based financial model is to identify the key drivers that significantly impact a company’s financial performance.

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Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

The process of generating what-if scenarios and financial models or incorporating several variables at once could be time-consuming. The multi-dimensional model could also be challenging to envision, which may lead to errors and oversights. Since Excel has a two-dimensional framework, it can limit your visibility.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

It involves analyzing financial statements and data from different business units. Specialists in operational finance create financial models that outline the details of business processes and their impact on the company's goals, staff plans, budget, and cash flow.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Embracing Emerging Trends in Financial Planning As the financial services industry evolves, embracing emerging trends becomes imperative. Technology and automation are revolutionizing Strategic Financial Planning , offering advanced tools for data analysis and decision-making.

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Beacon CFO Plus

JANUARY 30, 2024

Our expertise in financial modeling, due diligence, and strategic planning can streamline the transition process and contribute to its success. Mergers, Acquisitions, or Restructuring An outsourced CFO can play a pivotal role during any period of significant change—such as a merger, acquisition, or internal reorganization.

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