Introduction CFOs have invested heavily in building sophisticated finance technology stacks. ERP systems capture every transaction, automation tools streamline workflows, FP&A platforms support planning, and BI solutions visualize performance. Treasury and compliance tools ensure oversight. Yet despite all of this, most finance teams remain anchored to the most familiar tool of all: Excel. Surveys show […]
CFOs have long relied on toolkits that explain the past — but today’s challenges demand a strategic compass. In this episode, we explore how AI and industry benchmarking are transforming finance strategic planning, helping leaders move from reactive historians to proactive navigators. Learn how to spot roadblocks, align strategy with foresight, and chart a course […]
Introduction In many boardrooms, the CFO presents a forecast with confidence — only to face a CEO who nods politely but privately wonders, “Do I really believe these numbers?” It’s not mistrust of the person. It’s mistrust of the process. Why? Because too many forecasts are built inside an internal echo chamber — numbers informed […]
Introduction Six months ago, your forecast looked solid. The plan was ambitious but reasonable. The board approved it. The teams aligned around it. And then… reality happened. Now it’s mid-year—and the numbers are in. Growth is off pace. Costs aren’t behaving. Cash isn’t moving the way it should. What felt like confidence in January now […]
Introduction In today’s volatile environment, forecasting is no longer just a finance function—it’s a survival skill. Yet many organizations are placing unprecedented trust in AI-generated projections without validating the assumptions beneath them. Forecasts are built faster than ever. But speed has come at a cost: strategic blind spots, inflated expectations, and unrecognized financial risk. The […]
Welcome to today’s episode of Deep Dive. We’re diving into the growing trend of using AI to generate business forecasts. Across the corporate world, AI is being promoted as a game-changer — with some claiming you can build a forecast in as little as five minutes. But here’s the question: for a CFO, is this […]
Introduction Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing financial forecasting. From dynamic revenue models to automated scenario planning, AI-powered tools promise greater speed, precision, and responsiveness than traditional methods ever could. And in many ways, they deliver. But buried in all that power is a growing blind spot—one that FP&A leaders and CFOs can’t afford to ignore: An […]
Introduction AI tools like ChatGPT-4.1 are changing how quickly finance professionals can build and test forecasting models. In just minutes, a CFO or analyst can upload a CSV file and generate a predictive output that used to require coordination between finance, IT, and data science teams. While this accessibility is exciting, it also introduces significant […]
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 […]
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
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