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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Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

But leading up to this moment there have been months, if not years, of preparation and planning for every eventuality. Countless inputs are considered and risks mitigated by modelling various potential scenarios. Like launching a rocket into space, a business needs a thought-out and refined plan to have any hope of lifting off.

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Creative CFP

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

But leading up to this moment there have been months, if not years, of preparation and planning for every eventuality. Countless inputs are considered and risks mitigated by modelling various potential scenarios. Like launching a rocket into space, a business needs a thought-out and refined plan to have any hope of lifting off.

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Financial Modeling Manufacturing Forecasting Valuation 52

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

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.

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

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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Fpanda Club

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis. Typical FP&A activities and responsibilities Financial planning and analysis is one of the pillars of the modern finance function. Planning relates to determining the company’s short-term (1-year) and long-term (3-5 years) objectives.

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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. In this case financial models and scenarios can be simplified based on the trade-off between details/level of accuracy and speed.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Under these pressures, one aspect often underestimated is the power of strategic budget planning. It’s not just about managing numbers—it’s about aligning financial strategies with business goals to unlock value at every stage of the investment cycle. This is where scenario and sensitivity analyses come into play.

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Onplan

DECEMBER 28, 2021

(Of course there are many non-financial considerations, but for this blog we’re focusing on adding up the costs.). How do you weigh and plan for the costs of such a change? That should help you consider all the moving parts as you plan your strategy. Base case: Workforce planning template for keeping the office open.

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

Collectiv

MARCH 5, 2025

Welcome to a brand new episode of Modernized Planning, where were turning traditional planning strategies on their head, in favor of a more modern, efficient, and connected approach. deFacto Planning helps businesses unify financial and operational planning into a single, high-performance platform.

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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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E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

As we approach the planning cycle for 2024, organizations are recognizing the immense value of harnessing the power of forecasting, planning, and analytics (FP&A). This entails developing a well-crafted plan and budget for 2024, which serves as a critical foundation for success.

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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. You frequently default on debt.

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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. The budget and forecast should reflect the Company’s plans, visions, expectations and educated guesses on the market trends.

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CFO Share

JUNE 11, 2024

Accurate financial forecasting is crucial for small businesses, but developing and updating forecasts can be time-consuming, frustrating, and ultimately inaccurate. Precise forecasts provide the roadmap for future growth, but most small companies spin their wheels developing and maintaining forecasts.

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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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Finance Profit and Loss CFO Leadership 98

E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Download our free budget planning checklist For private equity firms, success isn’t just about acquiring companies; it’s about transforming them. Under these pressures, one aspect often underestimated is the power of strategic budget planning. This is where scenario and sensitivity analyses come into play.

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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.

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

Spreadym

JUNE 6, 2023

Financial forecasting refers to the process of estimating or predicting future financial outcomes and performance based on historical data, trends, and assumptions. Financial forecasting is a critical aspect of financial planning and decision-making for businesses, organizations, and individuals.

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Forecasting Budgeting Planning Financial Modeling 52

Centage

OCTOBER 3, 2022

This accessible program can accomplish various tasks, such as financial forecasting and budgeting. If your business has used Excel for financial forecasting, you may have found some challenges with the program. Why Businesses Use Spreadsheets for Financial Forecasting. Risk of Errors.

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Centage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The traditional budgeting and forecasting planning processes can be long and painful. Any number of issues can arise that render forecasts or the line items on an annual budget quickly outdated. It’s because of these challenges that many organizations have moved to driver-based budgeting and planning.

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Budgeting Planning Forecasting Financial Modeling 52

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

What is Financial Planning and Analysis or FP&A? FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. What is Financial Planning and Analysis? Why Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is important?

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Spreadym

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

The best Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) software typically offers a range of features designed to help organizations effectively manage their financial performance. Users can input data, make adjustments, and project future financial scenarios.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Budgeting Financial Modeling 59

The Finance Weekly

JULY 19, 2022

FP&A software assists CFOs, finance leaders, and FP&A experts in ensuring the financial health of their organization by tracking and analyzing current outcomes and forecasting future performance. FP&A stands for "financial planning and analysis," and is the backbone of the modern finance department.

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Centage

OCTOBER 17, 2022

As you start your financial planning for 2023 and beyond, follow these steps to solidify your three-year strategic plan and boost the odds of achieving your business’ goals. If you want to forecast your financial future, start by looking back at past performance. Financial planning comes with numerous challenges.

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Centage

AUGUST 24, 2022

If you face these challenges with Excel, a financial planning tool can be the better tool for your company. At Centage Corporation, we offer Planning Maestro® , a corporate financial planning solution. Fortunately, Planning Maestro can solve this situation.

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Fpanda Club

APRIL 18, 2022

SWOT SWOT stands for the analytical tool to uncover Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats and is frequently used in strategic planning exercises. By combining the results of the SWOT analysis FP&A teams can elaborate strategies and develop action plans to improve the FP&A function.

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

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.

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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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Budgeting General Ledger Data Analysis Financial Data 96

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.

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Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Forecasting 40

Centage

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Budget vs actuals analysis allows you to assess how well your organization is following its financial plans. It allows you to calculate variances, understand which variances are important, and improve your company’s financial performance. Develop a plan to address the variances in your financial forecasting.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Performance Measuring 105

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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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Financial Analysis Financial Modeling Budgeting 59

Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

The crisis also highlighted the limitations with using legacy planning approaches. Reinventing for dynamic forecasting. Now, CFOs must go further with dynamic forecasting. For dynamic forecasting to work effectively, CFOs need a scenario and modeling platform that supports real-time data updates.

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Spreadym

MAY 10, 2023

What-if analysis is a technique used in financial planning and decision-making business software to assess the potential outcomes of different scenarios or changes in variables. It involves evaluating the impact of various "what-if" situations on financial flows projections, business performance measures, or outcomes.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning Performance Measuring Risk Management 52

Cube Software

APRIL 29, 2024

When it comes to the real estate sector, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) plays a crucial role in guiding strategic decisions. 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

Planful

MARCH 16, 2016

This makes it difficult for companies to have confidence in their financial forecasts and models, resulting in a weakened ability to inform business decisions. The cloud also makes it easy to integrate operational and financial data, which increases accuracy and ensures forecasts are aligned with company goals.

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