CFO Talks

OCTOBER 10, 2024

The other side is the big-picture plan—the “Where are we going?” Build Financial Models That Reflect Strategy Your budget and financial reports should reflect strategic goals. So should your financial management. If the strategy shifts, the financial plan needs to adjust as well.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 19, 2022

FP&A stands for "financial planning and analysis," and is the backbone of the modern finance department. It’s the budgeting, financial forecasting, financial analysis, and decision-making that support an organization's health and strategy. Strategic financial planning. What is FP&A? Conclusion.

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Centage

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

When it comes to business budgeting and planning, traditional spreadsheets are labor-intensive, prone to errors, and static, so it can be difficult to get a clear view on your current and future financial position. With the fast pace of business change, CFOs need accurate financial information to make informed decisions on the fly.

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Spreadym

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) candidates are professionals who specialize in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis within an organization. They play a critical role in helping companies make informed financial decisions and allocate resources effectively.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

In today’s dynamic financial landscape, Discover Strategic Financial Planning Solutions that are more than a necessity; they’re the backbone of sustainable business growth. Consider a financial services company that managed to scale its operations by prioritizing cash flow optimization.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Take a critical look at areas prone to audit issues—such as revenue recognition, procurement, impairment, and financial reporting—ensuring that controls in these high-risk areas meet compliance standards. This timeline should account for potential delays and include contingency plans in high-risk areas.

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 8, 2023

To handle these challenges well, it's crucial to plan carefully and use efficient tools for managing finances. Budgeting software can greatly help by , automating financial tasks , making processes more efficient, and leading the business toward long-term success. Managing a small business comes with many challenges.

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The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Under this familiar process, financial personnel export data from their organization's software, typically the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. One workaround found in cumbersome financial reporting processes includes using old legacy Excel-based financial models.

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E78 Partners

OCTOBER 30, 2024

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). Creating a ‘Single Source of Truth’ for Financial and Operational Data Accurate and reliable financial information is essential.

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CFO Network

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Their expertise in financial modeling can provide invaluable insights into your company’s performance. Strategic Financial Planning Effective financial strategy is built on a solid foundation of planning. A Fractional CFO excels in creating long-term financial plans that align with your business goals.

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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. This function is called financial planning and analysis (FP&A). The CFO takes on the responsibility of FP&A.

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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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Spreadym

MAY 15, 2023

FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) software is typically designed to meet the specific needs of finance professionals, CFOs, financial analysts, and other stakeholders involved in financial planning and analysis. Also, this process includes such activity as budgeting, forecasting and scenario modelling.

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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. Balancing these demands requires careful planning and prioritization. This allowed us to identify areas that needed immediate attention.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

It is a financial planning and analysis platform that automates time-consuming manual processes for financial reporting and planning. It is unique in that it enables finance teams to continue benefiting from the familiar spreadsheets and financial models of Excel without having to learn a new software.

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Beacon CFO Plus

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

These are just a few reasons to consider working with a seasoned part-time CFO as you launch your business: Financial Strategy and Planning: Startups often lack the financial expertise needed to develop sound strategies and plans for sustainable growth.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Take a critical look at areas prone to audit issues—such as revenue recognition, procurement, impairment, and financial reporting—ensuring that controls in these high-risk areas meet compliance standards. This timeline should account for potential delays and include contingency plans in high-risk areas.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Take a critical look at areas prone to audit issues—such as revenue recognition, procurement, impairment, and financial reporting—ensuring that controls in these high-risk areas meet compliance standards. This timeline should account for potential delays and include contingency plans in high-risk areas.

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Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Spreadym offers a wide range of analysis tools, like plan vs. actual analysis, financial consolidation, budgeting, forecasting and a variety of stored versions of a document. Oracle Hyperion Planning: Oracle's CPM software is known for its robust financial planning and budgeting capabilities.

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Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. These obstacles can become even more pronounced as your business grows and your financial planning gets increasingly complex. Why Businesses Use Spreadsheets for Financial Forecasting. Distribution Issues.

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Michigan CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Understanding the Role of a CFO A CFO is a high-level executive responsible for overseeing the financial activities of an organization. Their primary duties include financial planning, analysis, risk management, financial reporting, and leadership of the finance & accounting team.

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Centage

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Some of our customers chose Centage because performing the type of granular forecasting and reporting that the CFO or other leadership required would have required hiring additional accounting staff just to perform manual calculations and inevitably find & fix Excel formula errors.

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CFO Talks

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

This article will provide actionable insights and practical steps that CFOs can implement to confidently navigate financial turbulence. Embrace Scenario Planning One of the most effective tools in managing uncertainty is scenario planning. Focus on Building Strong Partnerships Uncertainty is not something to face alone.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With in-depth analysis and careful planning, transaction service teams act as strategic partners throughout the deal process, ensuring each stage is optimized for success. Strategic Insight: Transaction services teams provide deep financial and operational analysis, helping companies understand a deal’s strengths and risks.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

The position of Chief Financial Officer has evolved significantly over the past few decades. No longer confined to the guardianship of financial reporting and compliance, modern CFOs are now pivotal strategists and advisors at the heart of corporate decision-making. Delegation and Empowerment: No CFO can do it all alone.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 21, 2024

Under this familiar process, financial personnel export data from their organization's software, typically the company's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system. One workaround found in cumbersome financial reporting processes includes using old legacy Excel-based financial models.

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The Finance Weekly

APRIL 13, 2024

The finance industry employs a multitude of software solutions to facilitate budget creation, and financial reporting, and to assist financial analysts and investors with financial planning and forecasting. Pricing Datarails offers customized pricing based on the needs of the user.

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CFO Share

MARCH 23, 2021

This enables continuous planning of future performance based on actual performance. A rolling forecast model is a dynamic and advantageous way to plan in an ever-changing business environment. Budgeting and forecasting are best practices in small business financial modeling. Build a headcount plan.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With in-depth analysis and careful planning, transaction service teams act as strategic partners throughout the deal process, ensuring each stage is optimized for success. Strategic Insight: Transaction services teams provide deep financial and operational analysis, helping companies understand a deal’s strengths and risks.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

With in-depth analysis and careful planning, transaction service teams act as strategic partners throughout the deal process, ensuring each stage is optimized for success. Strategic Insight: Transaction services teams provide deep financial and operational analysis, helping companies understand a deal’s strengths and risks.

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Planful

AUGUST 30, 2016

To gain a better sense of the pulse of the market, earlier this year Planful sponsored a survey that was executed by Radius Global Research. 22% of respondents (27% in large companies) said Improve Financial and Operational Planning. 30% – Continual Planning Processes (rolling forecast). Top EPM System Priorities.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 30, 2022

It is a financial planning and analysis platform that automates time-consuming manual processes for financial reporting and planning. It is unique in that it enables finance teams to continue benefiting from the familiar spreadsheets and financial models of Excel without having to learn a new software.

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Planful

OCTOBER 5, 2021

But with the right financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform, it can be easier than you think. By switching from this laborious, manual system to Planful, LT Apparel Group was able to cut down on reporting time by 98% , leading to swifter month-end closes and happier accountants. Sound like a tall order?

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Cube Software

MAY 11, 2023

What is a pro forma financial statement? No business can survive without planning. These financial modeling tools are one of the most important to help a company prepare for any kind of scenario imaginable and map out a future trajectory. That's where pro forma statements come into play.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 19, 2024

This list should encompass both quick wins, such as automating invoice processing to improve cash flow management, and long-term objectives, like integrating AI-driven analytics for more accurate financial forecasting and strategic planning.

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Onplan

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

Finance professionals and teams today have numerous solutions available to help them plan, budget, forecast, and analyze financial information. In this buyer’s guide to the best FP&A software, we’ll provide an overview of the top financial planning and analysis tools to consider. Customers success. Key features.

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