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Operational Forecasting
Organizations use operational forecasting to manage demand for products or services in the short term. Done well, operational forecasting helps ensure an organization has the…
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Live Future Ready with Scenario Planning
In an uncertain and unpredictable world, disruptions to business as usual—whether good or bad—can come at any time. While no organization or finance professional can predict…
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This article summarizes reflections from Nevine White (VP Accounting, Hargray Communications Group) and John Merriman (VP Finance, Copper Mountain Resort) from their journey…
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With over a billion active users worldwide, Excel is one of the most widespread tools for data analysis and reporting within organizations. In this article, finance and…
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Robust partnerships between FP&A and the business require intelligent planning, which delivers the right data at the right time to the right people in order to drive…
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Moving Beyond Budgets: Holt Cat Case Study
HOLT CAT is the authorized Caterpillar heavy equipment and engine dealer for 118 counties in South, Central, North, and East Texas. This case study discusses the…
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In April of 2019, APQC interviewed FP&A expert Philip Peck. This article summarizes their discussion around best practices and current trends in sales forecasting, forecast…
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Preparing for the Next Level of Financial Planning and Analysis: Vera Whole Health Inc. Case Study
Vera Whole Health is a quickly expanding company that needed a flexible FP&A approach and toolkit to refine its budgeting and forecasting processes. This case study details…
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APQC and AFP conducted recent research to determine the current state of FP&A as a discipline, understand the characteristics of FP&A at leading organizations, and identify…
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Preparing for the Next Level of Financial Planning and Analysis: Abt Associates Inc. Case Study
Drawing from an interview conducted with Mike Powers, senior manager of treasury and risk, this case study presents an overview of Abt Associates' key FP&A processes,…
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Preparing for the Next Level of Financial Planning and Analysis: Building Materials Manufacturer Case Study
APQC recently interviewed the CFO of a privately-held building materials manufacturer about its practices and tools for financial planning and analysis (FP&A). This case…
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Preparing for the Next Level of Financial Planning and Analysis: Global Tech Company Case Study
In March of 2019, APQC interviewed the finance lead at a large global technology company that offers a wide range of products and services. According to the finance lead, the…
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Preparing for the Next Level of Financial Planning and Analysis: Royal Dutch Shell Case Study
This case study gives a profile and overview of FP&A activities at Royal Dutch Shell. Drawing from an interview with David Gold, VP for planning, appraisal, and reporting for…
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In March 2019 APQC spoke with Mike Powers, senior manager of treasury and risk at Abt Associates, Inc. Powers shared insights about the critical role of FP&A in the…
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Building a Strong Business Partnering Culture for FP&A: SME Insights from Bayer Crop Science
In January of 2019, APQC spoke with Geetanjali Tandon, digital and transformational finance lead at Bayer Crop Science, about the increasing importance of financial…
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