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What’s more important than acquiring customers? NOT losing them (aka churn). Today’s topic is how FP&A teams can calculate and reduce customer churn....

Joining the Finance Alliance community is a strategic move for any finance professional who seeks to stay informed, connect with peers, access specialised knowledge, and actively contribute to their own growth within the dynamic world of finance....

It's really important to have that buy-in from management. In order to get it, you need to understand the ‘why are we doing this,’ and ‘why this matters.’ The answers will depend on the management and the project, but understanding those is key....

The audience's response to the presentation was both encouraging and engaging. Their active participation during the Q&A session and the thoughtful questions posed reflected a genuine interest in the subject being discussed....

What can you do to keep your best employees happy and prevent them from becoming a flight risk? Here are 11 easy but effective ways to help retain your best finance talent....

Budgeting is an important business process that helps organizations allocate resources and track progress towards meeting their financial goals. However, the budgeting process can be hampered by several factors....

Discover several ways that financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams can increase the use of data analytics and business intelligence (BI) tools to improve decision-making....

While perfect predictions may not be possible, increased accuracy is within reach. The key is blending quantitative data with qualitative insights to get a complete picture. Aim for reasonable precision, not perfection....

We want to shine a spotlight on the unsung heroes in finance and give credit where credit is due (pun intended), which is why we’ve launched the first ever Finance Alliance Awards, 2023....

Microsoft has revealed a new era of analytics with the integration of Python in Excel. No more toggling between platforms or fiddling with add-ons, you can now manipulate and explore data in Excel using Python’s analytical and visualization libraries....

In this article, we discuss the main responsibilities and tasks associated with each of the most common FP&A designations....

Our latest Finance Salary Report revealed the average FP&A Manager salary to be $76,767 globally and $132,500 in the US. Those figures are more than just digits on a screen - they're a testament to the value organizations place on financial planning and analysis....

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A budget and an annual operating plan (AOP) are both financial tools used by organizations to manage their performance. aIt is important to note that a budget and an operating plan are not the same thing, but they are closely related....