When Sales Forecasts Outpace Financial Reality

How one FP&A team used Financial GPS to validate assumptions, surface hidden risks, and course-correct their growth strategy. Introduction In today’s volatile market environment, forecasting isn’t just about projecting numbers — it’s about building credibility, aligning strategy, and making decisions that can impact millions in capital allocation. Yet many finance teams still build forecasts in […]

Sharpening Forecasts

Welcome to today’s episode where we dive deep into the critical world of financial forecasting. In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, accurate financial forecasting is no longer just a nice-to-have, it’s a vital tool that guides strategic planning and helps companies navigate both opportunities and potential pitfalls

The Hidden Risks of Relying on Excel for Financial Forecasting

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 […]

Leveraging Data and Benchmarks for Improved Financial Forecasting

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 […]