Insights & Thinking

A simple 10 point checklist that we give Metapraxis analysts to use when they create an executive dashboard.

The persisting conflict in Ukraine continues to cast shadows over markets, driving fluctuations in energy and food prices. Additionally, the looming destabilization across the Middle East poses potential risks that could reverberate throughout the region,…

A company’s board of directors is collectively responsible for leading and directing its affairs in order to promote its success. To fulfill this role, the entire board must be well informed about current and likely future performance. This information is…

Microsoft Excel, with its humble origins in the early 1980s, has long been the workhorse of finance departments worldwide. It has played a pivotal role in streamlining financial processes, data analysis, and reporting for decades. Yet, as we sail further into…

SAP and Oracle have long been recognised as leaders in providing ERPs that excel in operations, accounting and financial management. However, when it comes to Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), businesses often encounter challenges that mean a lot is still…

Imagine you’re embarking on a cross-country road trip, and you’re faced with a choice of vehicles to take you on this adventure. In this scenario, Microsoft Excel represents a trusty, old Sedan. It’s reliable, has been with you for years, and can certainly…

In a world where innovation drives success, businesses must transcend traditional system boundaries to chart their unique path to prominence. Enter the Intelligence Processing System (IPS), a revolutionary solution meticulously designed to reshape the…

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is an essential function of any organization. It involves analyzing financial data, creating forecasts, and providing insights to support decision-making. However, the traditional approach of presenting numbers and data…

Capital expenditure (Capex) forecasting is an often-overlooked component in financial decision-making applications. FP&A teams often manage Capex schedules offline or in “back-of-the-napkin” models and integrate back into larger cost forecasts which leaves…