Members-only AI & Automation How to use GPT-4o in finance (and data analysis) You can now upload Excel, CSV, and other spreadsheet files directly to GPT-4o. No more copying and pasting data into ChatGPT manually, which makes the entire process of analyzing complex data sheets a lot easier and less time-consuming....
Members-only Business Partnering Business process optimization: 5 inefficiencies to eliminate 5 process inefficiencies you should try to eliminate. By streamlining these areas, you can create a ripple effect of efficiency gains across the entire company....
Members-only Financial operations 5 strategies for promoting financial accountability across the company Looking after the company’s money is a shared responsibility that needs diligence, transparency, and accountability from all levels of the organization....
Members-only Career development What does a finance director do? | Career guide In this career guide, we take you through all the major pillars of this role from key responsibilities to skills, qualifications, salary, and more....
Members-only CFO Chief Investment Officer vs Chief Financial Officer: Who's who? Chief Investment Officer (CIO) vs Chief Financial Officer (CFO) - they’re two very important C-suite roles, and while they may seem similar at face value, these roles are completely different....
Members-only FP&A 10 big-picture financial planning steps Discover 10 financial planning steps to help supercharge profits and achieve long-term success....
Members-only Articles People, performance, profit: Why CFOs need to be great people managers Being a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and leading a phenomenal finance team isn’t just about financial management and strategy - it’s about people and being an effective people manager....
Members-only Articles Multiple on Invested Capital (MOIC): Definition & guide In this article, we’re zeroing in on MOIC to uncover what it is, its role in private equity, and more importantly, how you can use it to sharpen your investment evaluation skills.r...
Members-only AI & Automation The rise of AI in FP&A: What you need to know AI in FP&A won’t make you or your role obsolete. But it will help automate routine tasks and give you more time for strategic initiatives. Keep reading to find out how....
Members-only Finance metrics Don't let time steal your profits: How to reduce your time to value metric in SaaS A shorter TTV means faster profits, happier customers, and a competitive advantage in the market… but how can you reduce time to value? Keep reading as we cover actionable steps to help you reduce your TTV......
Members-only Articles 21 common CFO pain points and challenges In this blog post, we cover 21 of the biggest CFO pain points and challenges in 2024, why they’re tricky, and how to overcome them....
Members-only FP&A 5 essential financial KPIs every FP&A manager should track In this article, we’ll explore five essential financial KPIs that every FP&A manager should track, highlighting their significance and how they contribute to financial success....
Members-only Articles The variance analysis cycle: steps, formulas & tips The variance analysis cycle is a systematic process of comparing actual financial performance against planned or standard performance. It helps us understand the "why" behind the "what" when it comes to deviations between our financial plans and actual results....
Members-only AI & Automation How to use Azure OpenAI 'On Your Data' in Finance You can now leverage the power of OpenAI models, like GPT-4, with your data. On Your Data incorporates the innovative capabilities of the RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) model, directly “on your data” with enterprise-grade security on Azure....
Members-only Compliance The CFO’s crash course in finance and compliance Governance, risk management and compliance. These aren't exactly the most exciting aspects of a CFO’s role, but that doesn’t stop them from being vital areas of focus. 🎯...