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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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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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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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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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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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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Centage

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The traditional budgeting and forecasting planning processes can be long and painful. The problems that occur downstream from inaccurate or incomplete plans and budgets ultimately impact financial performance and long-term success. The second step is to incorporate these drivers into the heart of the financial planning process.

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 10, 2021

As the end of the fiscal year comes into focus, it’s time to put together plans for the upcoming year. If you’ve put together annual strategic, operational, and financial plans previously, terrific. Most successful companies have an annual planning process to put together specific plans and goals for the upcoming year.

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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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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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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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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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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 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. You may be searching for an advanced solution that meets your business needs.

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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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Jedox Finance

JUNE 14, 2023

Scenario planning improves decisiveness in a volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world by providing a structured approach to view different ways the future may unfold based on current trends and assumptions. Monitor and update regularly Scenario planning is not a one-time exercise but an ongoing process.

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Jedox Finance

AUGUST 13, 2019

Transforming your FP&A plan will not be an easy task, but it must be addressed as it is a top priority for the CFO to better support delivering on the expectations from the CEO. These are also the attributes that’ll drive our transformation plan. What does the transformation plan look like? Increase efficiency everywhere.

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The Finance Weekly

JANUARY 19, 2023

An operational CFO optimizes performance by combining data from various departments with financial data. A strategic CFO focuses on creating long-term plans to achieve the company's goals. It involves analyzing financial statements and data from different business units.

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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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Planful

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

Excel is cheap, widely available, and contains innumerable calculations that make it useful for budgeting and planning. As most people have encountered, when you stare at a set of numbers for long enough, they eventually become jumbled, and tackling financial modeling on a spreadsheet makes it difficult to envision the end result.

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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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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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Fpanda Club

JULY 24, 2022

Analysts usually build their financial models for the first 5 years of the investment and then add terminal value for all the years coming thereafter which may contribute up to 50% of NPV. Discovery driven planning Another weakness of the DCF model not discussed previously in this article is its sensitivity to assumptions.

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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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Jedox Finance

AUGUST 22, 2019

We have come together as practitioners, consultants, and academics and put together a plan that both defines a vision for FP&A and delivers a concrete plan of what to do next. Crystal ball to financially model the impact of the strategic options. The plan has five steps. Fear not the needed investment.

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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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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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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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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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Bramasol

APRIL 15, 2024

To help understand the various ways to combine traditional AI and Generative AI to accomplish operational, planning and strategic management goals, let's dive into three different scenarios. to drive financial models. to drive financial models. As with Scenario One, unified and consistent data will be key.

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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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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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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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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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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mindy is the owner of Creative Money, an independent RIA based in Seattle, Washington, that offers a unique 12-month financial planning engagement – or as Mindy puts it on her homepage, “financial planning that doesn’t suck” – which has allowed her firm to work with nearly 400 client households just this year.

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BlueLight

AUGUST 21, 2020

While at PWC I started writing business plans and creating financial models for startups. For the first few years, I was building financial models for founders that were fundraising. This business model was not part of my original master plan. Financial planning is our most valuable service.

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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. Additionally, ROI analysis tools play a crucial role in evaluating the success of financial strategies and investments.

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