FP&A

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams focus on the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that supports an organization's financial health. Here, you'll find our library of resources to help FP&A professionals excel within their roles.

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Scenario planning: Strategic forecasting for finance teams

While companies cannot predict what’s to come, they can still plan for the unexpected. This can be done through strategic scenario planning....

How to future-proof your business using strategic scenario planning

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How to future-proof your business using strategic scenario planning

Reducing risk and building awareness of what could happen can help you prepare for almost anything. But how does strategic scenario planning work? And how can finance teams use it to future-proof the business? Find out here....

Should you use rolling forecasts? Weighing the pros and cons

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Should you use rolling forecasts? Weighing the pros and cons

How efficient is your budget variance analysis process? If there is room for improvement, it may be time to restrategize......

How to create a financial forecast model

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How to create a financial forecast model

Financial forecasting predicts the future performance of the business. But how can you build a financial forecast model from the ground up? Find out here....

5 surprising advantages of extended planning and analysis

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5 surprising advantages of extended planning and analysis

What is xP&A? In this post, we define the meaning of xP&A and share 5 surprising advantages of xP&A that every CFO should be aware of....

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How finance automation is changing FP&A

How has digital transformation and finance automation changed the role of FP&A professionals forever? Find out in this article!...

FP&A: What's the true meaning of financial planning and analysis?

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FP&A: What's the true meaning of financial planning and analysis?

What does FP&A stand for? In this post, we're covering the basics of financial planning and analysis!...

6 impactful FP&A trends: A complete guide

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6 impactful FP&A trends: A complete guide

If there was one lesson companies have learned in recent years, it’s that they must be prepared to adapt to industry changes, economic crises, and in some cases, even a global pandemic. Read on to discover the top 6 FP&A trends to watch out for....

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8 Causes of cash flow shortfalls

Being aware of common cash flow shortfalls is one of the best ways to avoid them completely. Read this article to discover 8 common causes of cash flow shortfalls - and how to avoid them....

The future of finance: Revamping forecasts with FP&A software

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The future of finance: Revamping forecasts with FP&A software

Emerging technologies are evolving how finance teams conduct their monthly and annual budgets. So, what is the future of finance and how is it evolving? Discover the answer in this post by finance writer, Dani Thomason....

Breaking down the FP&A function of the CFO Suite

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Breaking down the FP&A function of the CFO Suite

When hiring your first CFO, it’s important to understand how the FP&A function works. Read this post to learn about the inner workings of FP&A functions....

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Budget vs actual variance analysis

What is budget variance analysis? And, how do you calculate the difference between the budget and the actuals? In this article, I’ll dive into a tactical analysis that is important to every CEO and CFO - the budget vs actual variance analysis. Keep reading to discover insights on these topics:...

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Best Practices from the CFO Suite

In the current economic crisis, business leaders from early-stage startups to large multinational corporations, have to make difficult decisions. The financial implication of these decisions is critical. The CFO helps the CEO navigate these decisions....