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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....

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....

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....

The CFO oversees accounting, cash flow, and financial planning, while the CRO is laser-focused on driving sales and boosting revenue. But that’s just scratching the surface....

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....

Trying to decide when to use sensitivity analysis vs scenario analysis? Both techniques are valuable for analyzing the potential effects of uncertainty in financial models. But when does sensitivity analysis make sense, and when is scenario analysis the better choice?...

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....

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....

A rolling forecast formula is a straightforward concept. For every period that passes, a new one is added to the end of the forecast......

Preparing an accurate financial forecast demands precision, attention to detail, and a clear understanding of the economic landscape. Below, we've curated seven dos and seven don’ts to fine-tune your forecasting process.👇...

In this guide, we’ll help you prepare so that when you walk into that interview room (virtual or in-person), you’ll be ready to show them exactly why you're the best person for the job....