Cube Software

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Strategic planning is a critical component of any successful organization. It drives decision-making, helps maximize profit, and provides the basis for long-term financial health.

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Anaplan

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

Today, CEOs and their boards are under continual pressure to squeeze incremental profit from their existing business and routinely hit the quarterly earnings figures they promised to the market, knowing that if they repeatedly fail they will soon be shown the exit.

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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. The post Financial Planning for 2023 and Beyond: Steps to Nail Your Three Year Strategic Plan with Modern FP&A appeared first on Centage.

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Planful

JUNE 17, 2021

But not every CFO thrives in the strategic planning side of their role. The post Strategic Planning Components for CFOs to Keep Top-of-Mind appeared first on Planful. Over the years, the chief financial officer’s (CFO) role has evolved from gatekeeper to trusted advisor and business partner. ” A […].

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Boston Startup CFO

APRIL 12, 2024

Product Roadmap We can conduct a thorough financial analysis and feasibility study of each products’ development and launch.

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Future CFO

OCTOBER 3, 2021

Serving as the guidepost for the whole organisation, the strategic plan helps clarify your organisation’s direction, purpose, and goals, and provides a platform to communicate with all key stakeholders. The post Building resilience & value in uncertain times: Why is strategic planning essential?

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CFO Simplified

DECEMBER 10, 2021

The post It’s the time of the year for strategic planning and budgeting appeared first on CFO Simplified. To paraphrase the conversation between Alice and the Cheshire Cat in Alice in Wonderland, “If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will get you there.”.

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Cube Software

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

What once focused primarily on budgeting , forecasting , and variance analysis has evolved into a more strategic and influential role within the business. The evolution of FP&A Over the past few decades, FP&A has witnessed a transformative shift.

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CFO Thought Leader

APRIL 17, 2023

Halpin: The one that sticks with me was in 2017, they asked me to become Chief Strategy Officer and build a long term strategic plan at the NFL. And it was a recognition that, you know, the media landscape was changing so much social media was impacting every part of our business, for the good and the bad.

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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.

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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. The post Financial Planning for 2023 and Beyond: Steps to Nail Your Three Year Strategic Plan with Modern FP&A appeared first on Centage.

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CFO Dive

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

In today’s uncertain economy, strategic planning and analysis is more important — and difficult — than ever. CFOs need to set priorities to get the most out of their FP&A teams.

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CFO Dive

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Financial executives said controllers are not fully equipped to take on a bigger role in strategic planning, according to a survey by Deloitte and the Institute of Management Accountants.

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Navigator SAP

MARCH 15, 2024

ERP also handles the other areas of a food and beverage business, including financial management, human resources and strategic planning. But those functions of ERP will be left for a different article.

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Cube Software

MARCH 20, 2023

It's no secret that FP&A likes planning.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 21, 2017

Sixty-nine percent of businesses don’t see any impact from the Brexit vote on their strategic planning. Twenty-one percent of CFOs that have seen strategic planning efforts impacted by Brexit said they have held off from expanding within the U.K.

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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.

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VCFO

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

A common outcome of this mindset is a rationalization on the part of the CEO that they (perhaps along with the CFO) can adequately represent the views of People Ops as strategic planning commences, check some HR-oriented items off the list themselves, and not bring focused People Operations expertise to the table.

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Cube Software

JULY 1, 2024

Key financial metrics for benchmarking Financial metrics are the backbone of strategic planning and decision-making for any finance leader. They provide a quantifiable means to assess your company's financial performance, identify strengths and weaknesses, and set realistic goals.

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Navigator SAP

DECEMBER 3, 2021

Getting to market involves investment, risk-taking, and strategic planning — all at a rapid pace. Life sciences and biotech companies often make miracles happen, but the road from a spark of genius to a regulator-approved product isn’t easy.

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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?

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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.,

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CFO News

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Harish Kumar Agarwal anticipates robust growth in the steel bars and paints business for FY24 as he shares the strategic plans for production expansion and revenue targets in the coming year.

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Spreadym

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Regularly tracking and analyzing these metrics can help you make informed strategic decisions, identify areas for improvement, and ensure your financial plans align with your organization's objectives. It answers questions like "How will we pay for our strategic initiatives?" and "How will we get there?"

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CFO Selections

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

The findings that result can serve as a roadmap for the organization’s strategic planning initiatives. A business assessment is a financial checkup that evaluates the efficacy of critical financial functions like reporting and forecasting while analyzing people, processes, and tools.

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CFO News

MARCH 8, 2023

The finance veteran has nearly three decades of experience spanning across strategic planning, risk management, and fundraising. In his new innings with DTDC, he is expected to play a key strategic role.

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CFO Simplified

JULY 22, 2022

A business plan isn’t something that you just create when you start a company, it’s a strategic plan for how you’re going to manage and grow over the next two, five, and 10 years. The pandemic changed plans for nearly every business. Update your strategic plan.

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VCFO

MAY 30, 2024

To what extent am I navigating by intuition and feeling as opposed to a well-formed strategic plan? They also seek out expertise that can challenge and/or confirm their views, provide valuable recommendations, and support strategic planning for how to move forward. This takes us back to calibration.

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CFO Thought Leader

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Finally, he discusses Oscar Health’s long-term strategic planning, emphasizing disciplined execution and alignment with future growth goals. Blackley also reflects on his early days as CFO, where he learned to rely on strong teams and prioritize impactful decisions.

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Anaplan

AUGUST 5, 2021

Should one solution deliver both FP&A and FCC? Not if the goal is transformative insights and new business value.

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Cube Software

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Businesses that integrate AI into their forecasting processes gain a competitive edge through better resource allocation and strategic planning. While AI offers substantial benefits, we still need FP&A professionals to create strategies, interpret data, and convert insights into real-world applications. What is AI forecasting?

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CFO Selections

MARCH 4, 2024

A decision tree is a critical part of strategic planning because it allows decision makers to analyze the effects of a significant change throughout different areas of the business. For decision trees with complicated calculations, a software program can assign values and probabilities to streamline decision-making.

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CFO News

JUNE 3, 2024

With a clear vision and strategic planning, Modi 3.0 As India looks ahead to another term under Modi's leadership, a promising future awaits. pledges to guide the nation towards global economic prominence.

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E78 Partners

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Conclusion: Transforming Audit Challenges into Growth Opportunities Audit readiness may seem daunting, but with strategic planning and the right support, it can be an efficient process that builds stakeholder confidence and strengthens your financial foundations.

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Focus CFO

MARCH 21, 2024

This wasn't a stroke of luck, but the culmination of years of strategic planning and meticulous financial preparation with the support of FocusCFO's embedded Fractional CFO program. For Watershed Distillery, an award-winning craft distillery based in Columbus, Ohio, that dream became reality in 2023.

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CFO Talks

JULY 4, 2024

Strategic Planning for Digital Currency Integration As digital currencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) gain traction, Dr. Ayiku discussed the strategic importance of integrating these into business models. Key Takeaway: Continuous learning and adaptation are crucial for modern CFOs.

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Centage

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Aligning planning and budget is a crucial step to achieving your company’s goals and objectives. The relationship between strategic planning and budgeting Your strategic plan is the vision for your company. Detailed financial plans set your organizational goals.

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