The Finance Weekly

JULY 14, 2024

Are you planning for a Saturday night? How about, planning to buy a house in the next five years? That’s exactly how Long-range Planning (LRP) works – not only for individuals but for businesses as well. Given the current volatility in markets and global economies, long-range planning can indeed seem daunting.

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Planning Leadership Budgeting Financial Analyst 105

Global Finance

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The rise in e-commerce businesses, services, manufacturing and the gig economy has resulted in dramatic increases in both the volume and value of cross-border payments in recent years. It offers predictable returns, stable cash flow, interest rate protection and long-term liquidity planning.

Cash Flow Forecasting 110

Cash Flow Forecasting Treasury Forecasting Cash Management 110

Michigan CFO

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

In the world of manufacturing, where processes run thick and bottlenecks are known to arise, CFO services play a critical role in helping organizations steer towards efficiency, profitability, and longevity. The Evolving CFO Role in a Manufacturing Company. Digitalization is changing the way manufacturing is performed worldwide.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing CFO Compliance Forecasting 52

Centage

AUGUST 8, 2023

Worse, when your company is ready to migrate to a new financial model, like rolling forecasts and scenario planning , or report on company performance, Excel may hold you back from making the leap to move your company forward. Moving to a rolling forecast while using spreadsheets could mean revamping or recreating your existing system.

Budgeting 98

Budgeting Planning Forecasting Financial Modeling 98

Centage

DECEMBER 21, 2022

The Value of Stress Testing Your Financial Plan. As we approach the end of the fiscal year and begin a new one, business leaders have an overriding concern: How accurate are the assumptions we made when we created our plan? All plans, to a certain extent, are based on assumptions. Scenario Planning and Goal Alignment.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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

Centage

JANUARY 17, 2023

Between a volatile stock market, high interest rates, supply chain issues, inflation, and a possible recession, having a solid financial planning process in place is an important piece of sustaining your business through challenging times. Did manufacturing costs increase? Today’s business leaders are facing unprecedented uncertainty.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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

Centage

APRIL 6, 2022

The key is to have a keen understanding of your business drivers, and build your financial plan around them. Or, let’s say a manufacturer has a five-year goal to grow from a $20 million to a $50 million company. Role of Financial Scenario Planning While driver-based budgets are highly accurate, it’s rare that all drivers will align.

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

The Finance Weekly

JULY 14, 2024

Are you planning for a Saturday night? How about, planning to buy a house in the next five years? That’s exactly how Long-range Planning (LRP)works – not only for individuals but for businesses as well. It also differs from mid-range strategic planning processes. Welp, that’s kind of short-ranged!

Planning 52

Planning Leadership Budgeting Financial Analyst 52

CFO Plans

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Strategic Budget Planning as a Success Blueprint The journey to financial stability begins with strategic budget planning. By forecasting cash flow and aligning it with business objectives, companies can anticipate potential shortfalls and surpluses. Learn How to Enhance Your Cash Flow with these proven strategies.

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Accounts Payable CFO Budgeting Invoicing 52

CFO Plans

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Start mastering your debt management today with expert insights from CFO Plans. Prioritizing High-Interest Debt High-interest debts can quickly deplete your resources, affecting your business financial forecasting. A manufacturing firm successfully renegotiated their loan to secure a lower interest rate.

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CFO Profit and Loss Startups Prioritization 52

CFO News Room

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Uber plans to cut spending and hiring in an attempt slow the company’s plummeting stock price, which is down nearly 50 percent for the year. . Johnson & Johnson is looking to boost growth at its medical devices unit after it completes plans for a spinoff of its consumer health business next year. billion forecast.

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Foreign Exchange Budgeting Profit and Loss Pharmaceutical 130

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 7, 2024

Ever since AI came onto the scene, it has been mixed into financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to aid finance professionals in deciphering data and making savvy decisions on how to steer company growth. Now, let's dive into the top 5 FP&A tools out there today – Datarails, Vena, Planful, Pigment, and Anaplan.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

PYMNTS

MAY 12, 2020

As they gear up to restart their economies amid the pandemic, states from New York to Massachusetts are planning phased reopenings. That stage encompasses retail for curbside pickup and drop-off or in-store pickup; construction; wholesale supply chain as well as manufacturing; and agriculture, fishing and forestry. Brain Corp.,

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Planning Manufacturing Entertainment Construction 67

CFO Plans

JUNE 14, 2024

Learn more about the benefits of cloud-based accounting software Manufacturing Accounting Solutions to Streamline Production Costs For businesses in the manufacturing sector, specialized accounting solutions are essential. At CFO Plans, we understand the transformative power of strategic accounting services.

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Accounting Manufacturing CFO Tax Planning 52

CFO Plans

MAY 30, 2024

Consider the case of a growing tech startup that utilized fractional CFO services to develop a robust financial plan, which helped secure additional funding and scale operations efficiently. These experts assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning, ensuring your business remains financially sound and poised for growth.

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Compliance Accounting CFO Manufacturing 52

PYMNTS

AUGUST 25, 2016

A recent research report by the firm explores how these professionals in the manufacturing sector are approaching the issue. According to researchers, nearly half of the businesses surveyed (46 percent) said they have implemented a strategic working capital optimization plan.

Cash Management 40

Cash Management Manufacturing Accounts Payable Profit and Loss 40

Focus CFO

JUNE 16, 2023

Scott has more than 20 years of diverse Finance and Accounting leadership experience spanning companies of all sizes and across multiple industries that include manufacturing, distribution, and professional services.

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General Ledger Leadership Manufacturing Forecasting 52

Centage

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Change is a constant in the world of business operations planning. For the finance team, reforecasting (sometimes called budget reforecasting or financial reforecasting) is the best mechanism for effectively managing changes in strategic planning throughout the budget year. What is budget reforecasting?

Budgeting 52

Budgeting Forecasting Strategic Planning Leadership 52

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Take a look at some of the biggest movers in the premarket: AT&T (T) – AT&T announced plans to spin off its stake in the WarnerMedia/ Discovery Communications (DISCA) combination to its shareholders when that merger is completed later this year. consensus estimate, though revenue fell below Wall Street forecasts.

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Entertainment Forecasting Manufacturing Communication 100

Future CFO

JANUARY 16, 2024

According to the advisory firm’s prediction for the manufacturing sector, 60% of Asia Pacific-based organisations will augment operations and its roles with automation technology by 2027. Manufacturing organisations face significant challenges in navigating a dynamic and fiercely competitive market, according to the firm.

Manufacturing 52

Manufacturing Compliance Forecasting Planning 52

The Finance Weekly

JUNE 5, 2024

FP&A, or Financial Planning & Analysis, is where finance and corporate management meet, helping make all the important present and future decisions in the company. Overview of Anaplan Anaplan revolutionizes how businesses visualize, plan, and operate. Following the acquisition, Anaplan transitioned to a privately held company.

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Forecasting Auditing Microsoft Office 52

CFO News Room

JANUARY 12, 2023

The homebuilder reported earnings per share of $2.47, well be low a StreetAccount forecast of $2.86. Tesla — Tesla fell 2% following a report that company plans to expand capacity in its Shanghai factory have been put on hold due to data concerns raised by China’s central government. The company also warned of price cuts ahead.

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Startups Manufacturing Forecasting Sales 130

Centage

APRIL 4, 2023

At Centage, we’re passionate about connecting businesses with the sophisticated financial planning and budgeting tools they need to stay competitive. Sophisticated FP&A software tools like Planning Maestro enable finance teams to automate routine tasks such as manual data entry, accelerating workflows and improving forecasting.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgeting Forecasting Prioritization 98

Navigator SAP

MARCH 11, 2022

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions have been around for decades, so you likely have a sense of what they can do. ERP solutions hold vast amounts of data from all of your business operations—ranging from accounting to manufacturing to human resources and beyond—in one central place. Why change what isn’t broken?

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Communication Leverage Forecasting Manufacturing 231

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

The retailer could see upside to expected profit in 2024 and 2025 as its strategic plan takes shape, according to the firm. The company’s fiscal second-quarter revenue topped analysts’ forecasts, according to Refinitiv. Advanced Micro Devices — Shares of chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices jumped 12.6%

Profit and Loss 130

Profit and Loss Strategic Planning Budgeting Manufacturing 130

Barry Ritholtz

MAY 5, 2023

These data series always bounce around, confounding forecasters much of the time. Rather than accept the volatility of month-to-month economic datapoints — NFP, Consumer Spending, Manufacturing, Inflation, etc. — people tend to get sucked into the minutiae, allowing recency bias to affect how they look at the world.

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Forecasting Economics Manufacturing Investments 145

Bramasol

MARCH 10, 2023

Virtually all segments of the electronics industry have implemented or are considering subscription-based offerings, including OEM makers of devices and systems, as well as the parts manufacturers and distributors within the electronics industry supply chain. For example, customers may choose from different subscription tiers, discounts, etc.

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SAP Manufacturing Compliance Leverage 80

CFO News Room

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Continuing the same spirit in defence allocations, 68% of the defence capital procurement budget for domestic players will also go a long way in strengthening the domestic hi-tech manufacturing ecosystem. Also, the plan towards better use of optical fibre will surely help the country build a robust digital infrastructure.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Manufacturing Investments Finance 130

Planful

JUNE 17, 2021

But not every CFO thrives in the strategic planning side of their role. Many finance leaders confuse financial planning with strategic planning. But when it comes to strategic planning components, CFOs shouldn’t be in a pure finance mindset. Strategic Planning Component #1: Revenue.

Strategic Planning 40

Strategic Planning Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Planning CFO 40

CFO Plans

JUNE 27, 2024

These reports are tailored to specific industries, such as real estate financial management or manufacturing accounting solutions, helping businesses make data-driven decisions. Expert Tax Planning and Preparation for Savings Navigating the complexities of tax regulations can be daunting for any business.

Financial Reporting 52

Financial Reporting Tax Planning CFO Manufacturing 52

Planful

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

Planful Perform 2021 Day 1 just concluded and the stats speak for themselves: 2 keynotes. Here’s an overview of Planful Perform 2021 Day 1. Planful CEO Grant Halloran kicked off Perform by explaining why the time to take action is now. Planful Customer Stories. 4 drill-downs on everyday tips & tricks.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Accounting Finance Planning 40

CFO Talks

AUGUST 29, 2024

For example, imagine you’re running a manufacturing company. Practical Tip: Create a cash flow forecast that looks at least a year ahead. Practical Tip: Put a risk management plan in place that covers things like currency and interest rate risks. Update it regularly.

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Treasury Cash Flow Forecasting Foreign Exchange Currencies 93

Bramasol

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The rise of pure-play foundries serving the chip manufacturing needs of multiple companies has enabled new fabless entrants to specialize in chip design while outsourcing the capital intensive production processes. Geo-political concerns over where semiconductor manufacturing is located. Intellectual property protection concerns.

SAP 83

SAP Manufacturing Compliance Transportation 83

Navigator SAP

FEBRUARY 17, 2022

Enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems are one way to keep up with ever-changing variables and to derive the insights that are critical to keep growing your business in uncertain times. Manufacturing ERP is designed to optimize efficiency in quality and compliance.

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SAP Invoicing Manufacturing Compliance 130

Anaplan

APRIL 14, 2021

All companies plan, but not all companies plan well. In an unforgiving global economy, manufacturers can’t afford to overlook any way to maximize profits.

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Manufacturing Planning Marketing Forecasting 91

Centage

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Oil & Gas, Energy, Sports & Entertainment, Media, Healthcare, Pharma, Manufacturing but overall, we have clients across many industries. I personally spearhead planning the implementation for our clients, including setting up phases to address immediate needs, and long-term needs. How does Planning Maestro help your customers?

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Problem Solving Budgeting Pharmaceutical Forecasting 98

Finvisage

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Why the role of treasury is so unique for a pure-play trading firm Normal corporation : Let us take the case of a manufacturing firm. They know their forecasted costs required to service that order book. However the central role remains the same i.e. of planning for mismatches. The costs can be divided in two categories.

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Treasury Forecasting Manufacturing Currencies 52