Introduction For decades, Excel has been the cornerstone of financial forecasting, widely trusted by finance teams for its flexibility and familiarity. However, as businesses grow more complex and data-driven, the limitations of Excel are becoming increasingly evident. From frequent human errors to scalability challenges, relying on Excel for forecasting can expose organizations to significant risks […]
Enhancing Boardroom Decision-Making with Leo, AI-Powered Financial Intelligence Background Corporate boards are under increasing pressure to make strategic decisions that drive growth, ensure sustainability, and mitigate risks. Traditional reporting methods, often based solely on internal financial data, can leave boards with an incomplete view of the company’s performance and external market dynamics. This limited visibility […]
Introduction In today’s rapidly evolving business environment, corporate boards face increasing pressure to make well-informed, strategic decisions. Financial performance, industry trends, and external economic factors all influence a company’s future, yet many boards still rely on static internal reports. This limited view can create blind spots, leading directors to miss emerging risks, competitive shifts, and […]
Overview A multi-billion-dollar division sought to maintain a competitive edge by closely tracking industry trends and competitor activities. However, staying informed required dedicating significant analyst resources to manually searching the internet for relevant information. Analysts had to comb through websites, financial reports, regulatory filings, press releases, and other industry news daily to ensure the company […]
Welcome to this Deep Dive podcast on AI and the CFO! In this episode, we tackle a critical challenge facing finance leaders today—talent shortages. With increasing demands on finance teams and a shrinking talent pool, CFOs must find new ways to bridge the gap. Can AI be the solution? Join us as we explore how […]
In this episode of Deep Dive, we highlight key challenges CFOs are facing that are shaping the pharmaceutical industry in 2025 and beyond. Big changes like AI-driven innovation in drug development, shifting market dynamics, a focus on personalized medicine and advanced therapies, and growing emphasis on sustainability and ESG. To stay competitive, companies and CFOs […]
Introduction In the world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A), traditional financial metrics often fail to tell the full story. Just as a sports team might overlook a player’s weaknesses despite strong stats, M&A deals can suffer from an overreliance on surface-level numbers like revenue and market share. These figures may appear impressive but can mask […]
Introduction The 2011 film Moneyball tells the story of the Oakland Athletics’ 2002 baseball season, where General Manager Billy Beane revolutionized the sport by using data analysis to assemble a competitive team on a limited budget. Rather than relying on traditional scouting methods, Beane focused on undervalued metrics—such as on-base percentage and runs created—to identify […]
The CFO role is evolving rapidly, demanding a strategic mindset, data fluency, and exceptional time management skills. By embracing these changes and leveraging the insights from the sources provided, CFOs can unlock their full potential as strategic leaders, guiding their organizations towards sustainable growth and success in a dynamic business environment.
We take a look at some key insights on enhancing financial forecasting accuracy. It emphasizes the critical role of high-quality, expansive data and industry benchmarks in refining forecasts and enabling better strategic decision-making. By leveraging data analytics techniques like scenario planning and time series analysis, organizations can uncover trends, mitigate common errors, and adapt to […]