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10 Signs It’s Time to Embrace Financial Planning and Analysis

10 Signs It’s Time to Embrace Financial Planning and Analysis

by Controllers Council | Jan 23, 2024 | Budgeting, Forecasting, FP&A

The integration of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is no longer an optional choice. For controllers and CFOs, understanding when to fully embrace FP&A is crucial for staying ahead in a competitive landscape.  With that in mind, below are ten signs that...
Optimizing Working Capital Management for Sustainable Growth

Optimizing Working Capital Management for Sustainable Growth

by Controllers Council | Nov 14, 2023 | Capital Management, Corporate Finance, Forecasting, FP&A

Just as a car needs gas or electricity to run, your business needs working capital to operate smoothly.  Working capital is the money left in your company’s “wallet” after all of its immediate bills are covered. In other words, it is the cash you have at hand to take...
Financial Forecasting in a Volatile World: Challenges and Strategies

Financial Forecasting in a Volatile World: Challenges and Strategies

by Controllers Council | Oct 3, 2023 | Forecasting, FP&A

In today’s whirlwind of a global economy, trying to predict the financial future feels a bit like trying to read tea leaves. The aim is to foresee future cash flow, expenses, and economic trends so you can make sound business decisions, but with the world changing at...
Cash Flow Forecasting in Turbulent Times – Webcast Highlights

Cash Flow Forecasting in Turbulent Times – Webcast Highlights

by Controllers Council | Jul 6, 2022 | Cash Flow, Economics/Economy, Forecasting

Controllers Council recently held a webinar panel discussion on Cash Flow Forecasting: Tips for Turbulent Times, sponsored by Centage. Centage is the leading cloud FP&A platform for advanced reporting, detailed budgeting, and accurate forecasting. With more than...
New FP&A Expectations Set for Post-COVID Recovery

New FP&A Expectations Set for Post-COVID Recovery

by Controllers Council | Sep 28, 2020 | COVID-19, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, FP&A

In the past few years, the role of the controller has changed. Increased strategy, an increased focus on informing decisions, and a closer relationship with the CFO are among the common trends that have taken place in the past couple years. Knowing this, controllers...
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