FP&A Don't Persist with Excel: Knowing When to Move On Excel is a powerful tool—no doubt about it. It's often our go-to for managing data, creating reports, and analysing numbers. However, there comes a point where persisting with Excel becomes counterproductive....
FP&A Navigating the Complexities of Franchise Business Management Franchise businesses face significant challenges in balancing operational demands with strategic growth, often hindered by inefficient processes and systems that must evolve to drive performance and...
FP&A What does 2024 look like for FP&A teams? 2024 poses unique challenges for FP&A teams amidst a shifting financial landscape. Here we delve into the anticipated obstacles, developmental prospects, and socio-economic trends that will shape the course of...
FP&A Navigating a 2024 Tech Investment Slowdown Managing Internal Tech Investment Slowdowns in 2024 with savvy finance strategies: streamline operations, rethink ROI, and set dynamic objectives for a resilient financial approach.As we step into 2024 amid economic...
FP&A Maximizing Private Equity Value Creation through Data and Analytics Uncover the evolving landscape of private equity value creation, where data analytics and ESG integration play pivotal roles. Harness transformative, data-driven strategies for that crucial...
FP&A A checklist for an effective dashboard A simple 10 point checklist that we give Metapraxis analysts to use when they create an executive dashboard. Does the design and layout of the dashboard conform to current best practice and quality standards? Is there an...
FP&A Today's misleading infographic The Raconteur supplement in the Times contains a large centre spread infographic entitled “How UK compares to European rivals”.The supplement in today’s Times newspaper published by Raconteur contains a large centre spread...
FP&A What makes a good Board Report? We have created a set of key principles for companies looking to improve the relevance and usefulness of their Board ReportA company’s board of directors is collectively responsible for leading and directing its affairs in...
FP&A Fresh foods sector: understanding profitability We look at recent data from the UK retail industry, and at how profitability analysis can help make the most of seasonal variations in demand.Received wisdom may dictate that January is a lean month for food...
FP&A Moving Annual Average - a powerful data transformation Learn how to use a process to calculating an MATWe can’t use an MAT for a stock type item (like Accounts Receivable or Headcount) or a statistic (such as gross margin % or the £/$ Exchange Rate) because...
FP&A Choosing the scale for a graph The scale for a graph axis can have significant impact on how an audience interprets a message and is an important part of optimising data visualization.The scale selected for a graph axis has a significant impact on how the...
FP&A Why bars are better than bubbles The infographic in Raconteur includes a chart that aims to make quantitative comparisons through the use of circles of different areas.The infographic in the Raconteur supplement distributed with today’s Times includes a chart...
FP&A Excel vs. FP&A Platforms: Choosing the Right Vehicle for Your Financial Journey Discover why FP&A platforms are like modern off-road vehicles, purpose-built for your data-driven financial expedition.Imagine you're embarking on a cross-country road...
FP&A Revolutionising FP&A with the Intelligence Processing System (IPS) Experience the future of FP&A with the Intelligence Processing System (IPS). Revolutionize your FP&A, leaving behind Excel's limitations. Welcome an era of data-driven...
FP&A Know Your Excel Limitations: Unlocking the Full Potential of FP&A In the world of FP&A, it's crucial to discern when to leverage the flexibility of spreadsheets and when to transition to a dedicated and dependable systemSpreadsheets have long been the...
FP&A The Excel Dilemma: Recognising its Limits in Finance and the Need to Evolve Discover the limitations of Excel in modern finance and why specialized FP&A platforms are the key to unlocking a more efficient and data-driven future.Introduction Microsoft...
FP&A Elevating your ERP's Financial Planning & Analysis Capabilities Empower Your ERP's FP&A Capabilities with Seamless Integration. Discover how Empower enhances strategic insights and empowers finance teams, harmoniously complementing your existing...
FP&A Best Practices for Capital Expenditure Forecasting: Enhancing Financial Decision-Making Optimize your business's long-term growth with powerful capex forecasting and scenario modelling tools.Capital expenditure (Capex) forecasting is an often-overlooked...
FP&A Level-up your business partnering skills Want to enhance your business partnering skills? We’ve collated these insights to help you on your journey to becoming a better business partner.Are you looking to enhance your business partnering skills? We have...
FP&A Best Practices for Capital Expenditure Forecasting: Enhancing Financial Decision-Making Optimize your business's long-term growth with powerful capex forecasting and scenario modelling tools.Capital expenditure (Capex) forecasting is an often-overlooked...
FP&A Introducing "The Power of Storytelling in FP&A" Discover the transformative power of storytelling in FP&A and learn how it can enhance communication, engagement, and decision-making in the world of finance.Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is...