VCFO

JANUARY 23, 2024

In much the same way as, diversifying investments is a prudent strategy to mitigate personal risk, strategizing the sale of your business well in advance is an integral step toward securing your financial future. —– How much can your business benefit from proactive planning and improved capital structure?

Planning 81

Planning Concentration Strategic Planning Securities 81

Jedox Finance

AUGUST 5, 2021

Sales is the growth engine of a company. To ensure the sustainability of success, it is not enough to look at sales only from an operational or transactional perspective. A long-term, well thought-out, strategic alignment of sales with long-term and short-term business goals is key. .

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Sales Planning Strategic Planning Marketing 52

Jedox Finance

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

While that wouldn’t make much sense these days, think about revenue planning, data, and processes. Does it make sense to have a complete separation between your company goals, sales reps targets, and compensation models? What is Sales Performance Management? Incentive and Compensation Management (ICM) is closing this loop.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 124

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Sales Forecasting Reconciliations 124

CFO Thought Leader

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

In this episode of “Planning Aces,” finance leaders explore the evolving role of FP&A as a strategic partner emphasizing the importance of reliable data in aligning decision-making and resetting priorities. Without constraints, planning becomes unrealistic and wasteful.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Strategic Planning CFO Education 52

Centage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Most companies don’t plan to stay the same or do the same thing forever. Planning is the first step towards achieving growth for any organization, and budgeting is the ongoing process to manage this growth. Planning and budgeting alignment ensures you have what you need to wisely allocate funds for growth.

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Budgeting Planning Strategic Planning Communication 52

Jedox Finance

JANUARY 12, 2022

The answer to these questions and more: a solid financial plan. What is the corporate financial planning process? What is the goal of corporate financial planning? The importance of financial planning for your company. Types of corporate financial planning. Steps in the financial planning process.

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Planning Profit and Loss Sales Investments 138

Nerd's Eye View

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Many employee advisors gravitate toward service-oriented roles; this preference often stems from their initial motivation for entering the profession – wanting to help clients or perform the more analytical aspects of investing and financial planning. Rarely do they enter the field to be in a sales or marketing role.

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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.

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

Centage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Workforce planning is important to meeting your organization’s strategic vision, but it’s something that many consider a kind of fortune telling. In reality, it’s more science than art, and should be a critical component of management’s operational planning – especially during uncertain times. Learn how to do it right.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 98

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

Centage

AUGUST 15, 2022

In the current economic climate, proper financial planning and management are more essential than ever before. With that in mind, many businesses are turning to budgeting and planning drivers as a way of obtaining more accurate information. Managers can then run scenarios with the drivers to improve long-term strategic planning.

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Budgeting Planning Forecasting GAAP 105

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you're in charge of a team, you understand the importance of using ,, workforce planning software in today's business world. Importance of Workforce Planning Tools Workforce planning involves analyzing and predicting the number of employees you need to achieve your business goals in the short and long term.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

The Finance Weekly

DECEMBER 20, 2023

If you're in charge of a team, you understand the importance of using ,, workforce planning software in today's business world. Importance of Workforce Planning Tools Workforce planning involves analyzing and predicting the number of employees you need to achieve your business goals in the short and long term.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

VCFO

MAY 5, 2022

Below is a summary of the discussion points from all professionals on the ‘ M&A: Preparing for Sale ‘ panel. buyer) is only achieved through careful planning and an unbiased look at the business. Personal Transition Planning. Planning for the end goal needs to be carefully considered. More on this later.

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Sales Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Valuation 76

VCFO

OCTOBER 10, 2023

monthly, annual) performance, much more is needed for effective strategic planning – proactive planning that looks beyond what the business will do in the short term to where you want it to be in five years, ten years, or a similar timeframe. While the Income Statement does provide a view of historical (e.g.,

Strategic Planning 80

Strategic Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Profit and Loss CFO 80

CFO Simplified

JULY 22, 2022

Arrange for a meeting to discuss your plans and your concerns, and tell them the kind of help you need. How have your sales been impacted? Ensure you have a full understanding of your sales, costs, and expected net income. Planning will pay off handsomely. BUSINESS PLAN. Update your strategic plan.

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Cash Flow Forecasting Strategic Planning CFO Planning 96

Cube Software

OCTOBER 30, 2023

What is sales and operations planning (S&OP)? Sales and operations planning (S&OP) isn't just a strategy; it's the heartbeat of proactive business management, essential for efficiently balancing supply with demand.

Planning 52

Planning Sales Strategic Planning 52

CFO Simplified

APRIL 19, 2023

In 2023, retaining top talent and planning for succession are critical for business leaders to avoid disrupting the growth of their organizations. An effective succession plan must be linked to the organization’s strategic plan, mission, and vision. Who is responsible for succession planning?

Planning 52

Planning Leadership Communication Nonprofit 52

Spreadym

JUNE 15, 2023

Driver-based planning is a strategic planning approach that focuses on identifying and prioritizing key drivers or factors that have a significant impact on the performance and success of a business. It involves analyzing and understanding these drivers to develop effective plans and make informed decisions.

Planning 52

Planning Prioritization Concentration Compliance 52

Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

13-week Cash Flow Forecasting We offer a comprehensive and forward-looking approach to cash planning.

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Planning Cash Flow Forecasting Financial Modeling Forecasting 40

VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Identify opportunities for operational improvement and incorporate strategic adjustments in the planning for the year ahead. It seems obvious, but actively reviewing actual vs. planned results and understanding the variables at play is imperative to identifying areas of improvement.

Finance 88

Finance Strategic Planning Auditing CFO 88

Spreadym

MARCH 12, 2023

Categorization is important because it helps company define items for planning and budgeting more easily. Most of companies for their strategic planning or long-term budgeting don’t need very detailed structure of the assortment of goods. It’s rather then enough to aggregate it on more general level.

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

Centage

OCTOBER 11, 2022

Workforce planning is important to meeting your organization’s strategic vision, but it’s something that many consider a kind of fortune telling. In reality, it’s more science than art, and should be a critical component of management’s operational planning – especially during uncertain times. Understanding Workforce Planning.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 52

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

Spreadym

JUNE 8, 2023

Planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business are three distinct financial management tools used in business, each serving a different purpose. Key differences between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business Here are key difference between planning, budgeting and forecasting for a business.

Forecasting 52

Forecasting Budgeting Planning Risk Management 52

CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

A study conducted by the Financial Planning Association shows that within five years of retirement, 60% of advisors do not have a proper succession plan in place. For that 60%, it’s not too late to start planning now. . Plan Years Ahead (not months) . What will your level of involvement be after the sale? .

Planning 52

Planning CFO Leadership Communication 52

VCFO

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

Merger & Acquisition Integration Plans. What is a Merger & Acquisition Integration Plan? Before the transaction documents are executed, having a post-merger M&A Integration Plan in place is imperative to define the steps, activities, and responsibilities of all parties. Key Elements of an Integration Plan.

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Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Planning Strategic Planning Corporate Finance 54

CFO Share

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

I recently met up with an old friend and entrepreneur who asked me for “CFO strategic planning help.” How long before those sales come in? Thoughtful Frameworks for Decisions I worried Manny’s ops team might be so inefficient, he’s doomed to lose money at any volume of sales. Is his business struggling?

CFO 52

CFO Strategic Planning Profit and Loss Numbers 52

PYMNTS

JULY 7, 2020

A VAT is levied on a product whenever value is added at each stage of the supply chain, from production to sale. We want things now, and we want them from everywhere,” she said, noting firms that want to sell across borders have to take VAT, tariffs and other costs of doing business into their strategic plans.

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Sales Strategic Planning Budgeting Compliance 56

VCFO

MARCH 2, 2023

Some may think that makes financial management and strategic planning in a professional services firm simpler. This approach often manifests itself through mental exercises of “we did X in revenue this year and want to do Y% more next year,” but lacks sufficient thought and planning as to how that’s going to happen.

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Strategic Planning CFO Budgeting Planning 62

Focus CFO

DECEMBER 6, 2021

Some business owners downplay the complexity of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and mistakenly task their accounting team with this crucial function, or hope their CPA firm can be of help. Turning Goals into a Strategic Plan. A long to-do list or a list of goals is not a strategic plan. By Michael Stier.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) 92

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

Jedox Finance

AUGUST 23, 2022

To successfully move from outdated spreadsheet workflows to using integrated financial planning, there are important steps and decisions to consider. In this guide, we will discuss how the Office of Finance can embark on the path to successful integrated planning. What is integrated planning? What is integrated planning?

Planning 52

Planning Budgeting Forecasting Reconciliations 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. This employment relationship creates steady work and income, removes sales and administrative burdens, and supports the CFO with a team of accountants and analysts.

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CFO Restructuring Strategic Planning Budgeting 52

CFO Simplified

APRIL 3, 2022

Today, we have Larry Chester, President of CFO Simplified, presenting a case study on succession planning. He’ll use this case study to discuss the challenges of succession planning, as well as how to avoid these challenges, and train your successor. The difficulty, however, is that you have to plan for it. Let’s dive in.

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CFO Planning Strategic Planning Sales 98

PYMNTS

MAY 24, 2018

However, the company topped analysts’ profit and sales forecasts for at least its eighth consecutive quarter. According to Reuters , though sales continue to fall, the 1 percent drop in same-store, fourth-quarter figures was less than a 2.3 We look forward to discussing our plan in more detail at our Investor Day on June 7.

Forecasting 40

Forecasting Sales Strategic Planning Planning 40

Global Finance

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

And while the latest tools of the trade—artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML)—promise to make tasks such as liquidity forecasting, cash management, and risk management easier, they come with their own complications and tie the treasury team even more closely into management’s strategic planning.

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Treasury Cash Flow Forecasting Forecasting Cash Management 97

PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2020

The ground zero, of course, was Wayfair , the 2018 case in which the Supreme Court ruled online retailers could be mandated to collect sales tax — and taxes could be levied by states on firms that do not have physical presence in those states. They didn’t build marketplaces to facilitate tax collection — they did it to facilitate sales.”.

Sales 53

Sales Compliance Economics Strategic Planning 53

CFO Simplified

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Strategically plan for the company’s future . They provide invaluable assets such as financial forecasting (for short-term and long-term plans), time, and commitment to assessing the numbers that most business owners don’t have time for. . Succession Planning. Evaluate the company’s past financial performance.

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CFO Strategic Planning Communication Forecasting 52