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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Spreadym

MAY 10, 2023

By varying one variable at a time while keeping others constant, you can assess the sensitivity of financial models or forecasts to changes in that specific variable. This analysis provides insights into which factors have the most significant impact on your financial results and helps you prioritize your focus.

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CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By implementing Data-Driven Financial Strategies , businesses can enhance their cash flow management, ensuring they have the necessary capital to support expansion efforts. Consider a financial services company that managed to scale its operations by prioritizing cash flow optimization.

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CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

This follow-up article delves into how CFOs can effectively manage their diverse responsibilities, from prioritizing tasks to fostering innovation and leading their companies through transformational change. Building Flexible Financial Models: The ability to quickly adapt to changes is a competitive advantage.

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PYMNTS

MAY 6, 2020

“The extraordinary events taking place over the past two months have measurably expanded our market opportunity and accelerated the ongoing shift to connected fitness,” said Chief Financial Officer Jill Woodworth. Our fiscal year 2020 profitability outlook demonstrates the strength of our financial model when scale and leverage are achieved.

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E78 Partners

MARCH 22, 2024

Making informed, data-driven decisions that connect operational choices to financial outcomes is more crucial than ever. A single source of truth data environment is pivotal in enabling financial planning and analysis ( FP&A ), financial modeling, analytics, and visualization.

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E78 Partners

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Resource Allocation & Prioritization : Evaluate if resources are optimized and aligned with strategic imperatives. FP&A’s Impact on BP&B : Analyze the integration of the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team with departmental leaders for comprehensive insights.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Preparing for a financial audit can be a daunting task, especially for private equity-backed firms where accuracy and efficiency are paramount. This article provides a deeper look at the steps CFOs can take to create a seamless, streamlined audit experience.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 12, 2024

Preparing for a financial audit can be a daunting task, especially for private equity-backed firms where accuracy and efficiency are paramount. This article provides a deeper look at the steps CFOs can take to create a seamless, streamlined audit experience.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 19, 2022

FP&A teams are responsible for a variety of activities, including periodic financial close and consolidations, strategic and annual planning, monthly forecasting, cash flow forecasting, financial reporting, financial modeling, and what-if scenario planning and analysis. Strategic financial planning.

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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. Resource Allocation: Financial Planning and Analysis helps organizations allocate their resources effectively.

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The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 18, 2024

Now, as a cloud-based FP&A platform for strategic financial management, Runway is making finance easier to understand and more accessible for everyone in an organization. million of which came from a Series A round in 2023—Runway simplifies financial modeling, planning, and reporting. million in funding—$27.5

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E78 Partners

JULY 19, 2023

Defining Strategic Priorities: One of the key benefits of comprehensive planning is the ability to define and prioritize strategic objectives. Through insightful financial analysis and trend forecasting, we offer invaluable insights that drive performance and ensure financial stability.

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CFO Talks

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Once I have a clear picture, I prioritize the challenges based on their impact and urgency. To transition from a newly qualified accountant to a Chief Financial Officer (CFO), several key skills are essential: 1. Financial Acumen : A deep understanding of financial principles, reporting, and analysis is fundamental.

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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.

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The Finance Weekly

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

These tools examine factors such as market changes, regulations, and credit risks to pinpoint potential threats to financial performance. Machine learning models can analyze expense data, recognize patterns, and offer insights to help FP&A leaders enhance their expense management procedures.

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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. Staggering cost cuts is an approach that allows you to prioritize what and when you will cut based on different scenarios playing out.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 16, 2019

Detailed financial models showed merchants the billions they would save using new schemes that sidestepped the card networks,” Webster wrote. At the same time, it bolsters paid subscriptions as a business model, which encourages publishers to prioritize quality over clicks.”.

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CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Mindy: I mean, a lot of times they’ll say stuff like, “Time to prioritize this.” And I get many more questions about implementation than I do maintaining a financial model. So, that’s not a question I hear from a lot of firms on the intake process. What kind of responses do you get?

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The Finance Weekly

OCTOBER 13, 2022

3) Best Work- Life balance “With the rise of ‘quiet quitting’ due to post-pandemic burnout, more companies are permanently adopting a remote/hybrid work model or expanding their time off policies. Vena came in at number 63 out of 100 companies. Vena ranked #54. Workday ranked #57. Summary of the 3 FP&A solutions Datarails.

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The Finance Weekly

JULY 31, 2023

Improved financial modeling and investment banking management are among the notable benefits that AI brings to growing companies. By leveraging AI algorithms and automation, finance professionals can effectively manage complex financial models and optimize investment strategies.

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