CFO Plans

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The Importance of Financial Forecasting Informed Decision-Making: With accurate financial forecasts, small business owners can make informed decisions regarding investments, expansions, and cost management. This proactive approach is vital for strategic planning and long-term success.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Planning Strategic Planning Leverage 52

The Charity CFO

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Importance of Strategic Planning Sarah stressed the need for both a business plan and a strategic plan. While a business plan outlines your vision and goals, a strategic plan details how you’ll execute those goals. Need help scaling?

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Strategic Planning Budgeting CFO 52

CFO Plans

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

By employing advanced forecasting tools and real-time financial reporting, they maintained a healthy cash reserve, allowing them to invest in new markets and technologies confidently. Additionally, ROI analysis tools play a crucial role in evaluating the success of financial strategies and investments.

CFO 52

CFO Cost Management Leverage Planning 52

CFO Share

JULY 16, 2024

The CFO is a strategic financial leader of the organization. They collaborate with executives, investors, and the finance team to manage risk, choose investments, and collaborate on strategic decisions. Strategic Planning and Forecasting CFOs create long-term financial plans and forecasts.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) CFO Compliance General Ledger 98

CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Morris shares insights into Guardian’s journey from a single pharmacy to 50 nationwide, discussing the strategic milestones of investing in talent, data infrastructure, and a robust financial planning process.

CFO 52

CFO Healthcare Leverage Investments 52

Future CFO

JANUARY 7, 2024

By leveraging advanced analytics and cloud technology, CFOs can drive strategic insights, improve forecasting accuracy, and optimise cash management. CFOs must reimagine roles, reskill staff, and invest in both technical and non-technical capabilities to drive successful finance transformations.

CFO 52

CFO Risk Management Leverage Strategic Planning 52

Global Finance

JUNE 11, 2024

Has the investment ratio between keeping the lights on and innovation changed? Nothing has drastically changed in terms of investment ratio. They are at the forefront of driving change, whether it is strategic planning for long-term business objectives, expansion plans or even execution of the innovation agenda.

Technology 119

Technology Treasury Prioritization Strategic Planning 119

Global Finance

JULY 26, 2024

As the dynamic payments landscape presents both challenges and opportunities for corporate treasury, it’s unsurprising that financial institutions are finding new ways to help treasurers leverage new payments trends to improve efficiency, manage risk, and support business growth. ICD takes home the Best Investment Management Solution award.

Cash Management 111

Cash Management Treasury Foreign Exchange Banking 111

CSC Advisors

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

5 Tips to Maximize Your SBA Loan Benefits This Tax Season Securing a Small Business Administration (SBA) loan can be a game-changer for your business, providing the necessary capital to invest in growth and operations. As you approach the 2025 tax season, it’s crucial to leverage your SBA loan’s financial advantages effectively.

Tax Planning 52

Tax Planning Leverage Planning Prioritization 52

PYMNTS

APRIL 25, 2017

Marketplace solutions work to enable online retail brands to expand their reach without needing to invest in manufacturing, warehousing and logistics. To move into a greater number of markets, international online home goods retailer vidaXL recently selected global marketplace solutions provider Mirakl to support its growth plans.

Leverage 40

Leverage Retail Planning B2C 40

VCFO

MAY 17, 2024

Evaluation of 154 core data points across six dimensions and in-depth dialogue between you and a CFO steeped in all aspects of business optimization and strategic planning provides a holistic, insightful, and unbiased exploration of your company’s DNA. v360 goes beyond traditional financial analysis and simple snapshots.

Benchmarking 78

Benchmarking Leadership Strategic Planning Valuation 78

CFO Talks

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Rowen’s career in finance and leadership has positioned him as an influential figure, serving in executive roles across various sectors, including transportation, investment, and industrial management. In my career, I’ve faced situations where initial plans failed, markets shifted unexpectedly, or projects didn’t go as anticipated.

CFO 97

CFO Leadership Communication Problem Solving 97

CFO Talks

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Balancing the need for cybersecurity measures with budgetary constraints requires careful strategic planning and resource allocation. In addition, the dynamic nature of cyber threats necessitates ongoing investment in cybersecurity technologies and talent.

CFO 52

CFO Strategic Planning Leadership Risk Management 52

E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Meanwhile, Deloitte Private’s 2023 Mid-market technology trends report reveals that AI has become the top tech investment priority for mid-market companies. How CFOs can leverage AI 1. However, only 7% have adopted these technologies so far.

Marketing 52

Marketing Reconciliations Prioritization Strategic Planning 52

CFO Share

AUGUST 22, 2024

CFO compensation increases with extensive experience in your industry, proven strategic planning skills, and a track record of driving financial performance. By leveraging the expertise of a fractional CFO, businesses can navigate financial complexities, optimize performance, and achieve sustainable growth.

CFO 52

CFO Restructuring Strategic Planning Budgeting 52

CFO Thought Leader

OCTOBER 16, 2024

McGuire finds the book especially helpful during busy times, such as year-end closings or strategic planning periods. These leaders defied conventional wisdom, focusing on long-term value creation, efficient cash management, and strategic investments.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Prioritization Strategic Planning 52

Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan. Businesses that set goals and try to hit them without an overarching strategic plan can end up wasting resources, pulling their teams in too many directions, and thwarting their own expansion efforts.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 92

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning CFO Communication 92

CFO Thought Leader

JUNE 11, 2024

She spent a significant portion of her career at PayPal, where she honed her skills in analytics and strategic planning. Her ability to leverage data for decision-making allowed her to emerge as a strategy-minded finance executive capable of driving business growth and profitability. In May 2022, Gessert was named CFO of Upwork.

CFO 52

CFO Leadership Strategic Planning Leverage 52

VCFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in a professional services firm simpler. Visualizing and articulating goals for the business provides an endpoint that one can then walk back year-on-year to chart milestones, build meaningful budgets, and form the basis of the strategic plan.

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Strategic Planning CFO Budgeting Planning 62

The Charity CFO

MARCH 22, 2024

How does your nonprofit make strategic decisions? Leveraging data for strategic decision-making has many benefits–from improving your efficiency to increasing the success rate of campaigns or strategies. Leveraging Data in Nonprofit Leadership How can you use data effectively as a nonprofit leader?

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Leadership Benchmarking Leverage 52

CFO Talks

MARCH 14, 2024

They play a crucial role in strategic planning, risk management, and driving innovation, extending their influence far beyond the finance department. This includes not just financial risks but also operational, regulatory, and strategic risks.

Prioritization 52

Prioritization CFO Leverage Risk Management 52

The Finance Weekly

MAY 5, 2024

As companies shift from static sales plans to more dynamic sales planning, leaders see it as a more advanced and adaptable approach that can be tailored to meet the organization's evolving needs. Benefits of Sales Planning Sales planning offers a bunch of perks for businesses. What is Revenue Planning?

Planning 72

Planning Sales Forecasting Strategic Planning 72

CFO Talks

JULY 23, 2024

Leverage Technology Technology can be a powerful ally in risk management. Consider investing in risk management software that provides real-time insights and predictive analytics. Conduct regular audits and provide training to employees to reinforce the importance of adhering to these controls.

Risk Management 52

Risk Management CFO Compliance Communication 52

Future CFO

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Collaboration and Communication CFOs should invest in collaboration platforms that allow multiple stakeholders to work on spreadsheets simultaneously while maintaining data security and version control. This helps mitigate errors and ensures that teams can leverage spreadsheets effectively.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Leverage Communication Compliance 52

Bramasol

JUNE 30, 2023

By analyzing large volumes of data and identifying patterns and trends, AI systems offers valuable insights for market analysis, customer segmentation, demand forecasting, and strategic planning. Cost Efficiency : Cloud-based solutions eliminate the need for large upfront investments in hardware and software infrastructure.

SAP 72

SAP B2B Leverage Analyzing Data 72

The Charity CFO

JUNE 7, 2023

Statement of Activities Financial Uses Assessing Revenue Sources : Analyze the various revenue sources of a nonprofit, such as donations, grants, program fees, and investment income. This information is crucial for financial planning, budgeting, and identifying potential areas of revenue growth. accounts payable, loans).

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Accounts Payable Budgeting Financial Analysis 52

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 25, 2024

BUSINESS PLANNING AND ANALYSIS Financial planning and analysis, profitability reporting and analysis, strategic planning, and enhanced data analytics (collectively, BP&A) are among the highest-ranked priorities for CFOs and finance teams to address in the coming year.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Compliance Finance 52

Centage

JANUARY 18, 2024

Finance teams often get asked to do more with less, which makes it important that you adopt the right FP&A tools to amplify your capabilities and create more time for strategic planning. Look for platforms that support company-wide planning, allowing different departments to collaborate effectively.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 40

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Data Analysis Risk Management Leverage 40

Fpanda Club

MARCH 28, 2021

This article describes the FP&A maturity assessment model focused on major tasks of the function (strategic planning and budgeting, forecasting, analytics, management reporting, performance management and decision support) and built around 3 key areas – processes, tools/systems and people.

Budgeting 130

Budgeting Forecasting General Ledger Finance 130

The Finance Weekly

JULY 14, 2024

It extends beyond conventional budgeting, planning, and forecasting processes which usually span a year, and concentrates mainly on financial goals and key initiatives that are 5-10 years or more into the future. It also differs from mid-range strategic planning processes.

Planning 52

Planning Leadership Budgeting Financial Analyst 52

E78 Partners

AUGUST 15, 2023

Their external perspective and bias to drive action allows them to identify inefficiencies, optimize processes, and develop strategic plans that may not be apparent to internal teams.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

CFO Leadership

JANUARY 5, 2024

Business planning and analysis Financial planning and analysis, profitability reporting and analysis, strategic planning, and enhanced data analytics (collectively, BP&A) are among the highest-ranked priorities for CFOs and finance teams to address in the coming year.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Profit and Loss Compliance CFO 52

Spreadym

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

It involves a set of processes, methodologies, metrics, and systems designed to help businesses effectively plan, monitor, and manage their performance to achieve their strategic goals and objectives. Budgeting and Forecasting: CPM involves the creation of budgets and financial forecasts that align with the strategic plan.

SAP 59

SAP Budgeting Forecasting Auditing 59

The Charity CFO

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Budget tracking is the process of monitoring your nonprofit’s income and expenses to ensure they stay within your planned budget. Effective budget tracking is essential to financial transparency, efficient resource allocation, and strategic planning for your nonprofit. Start with the largest expense and map it out in detail.

Nonprofit 52

Nonprofit Budgeting Profit and Loss CFO 52

Spreadym

JUNE 27, 2023

FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. It involves forecasting, budgeting, analyzing, and reporting financial information to support strategic planning and operational decision-making. The primary objectives of FP&A.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

Jedox Finance

JULY 11, 2023

According to KPMG, 65% of international dealmakers believe ESG is a key consideration when making investments and in merger and acquisition decisions, 1 and EY reports that 99% of investors use ESG disclosures as a part of their investment decision-making.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Finance Profit and Loss Compliance 52

The Finance Weekly

JUNE 17, 2024

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is important in automating all of the manual tasks in the finance department and giving everyone greater insights into the data. FP&A not only supports business and financial decision-making but also provides management with insights into the organization’s strategic plans and investments.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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