Planning Archives - CFO

Budgeting vs. Forecasting: You Likely Need Both

Budgeting vs. Forecasting: You Likely Need Both

When planning for the upcoming year, CFOs should treat budgeting and forecasting as standalone pieces of the financial puzzle.

By Michael Paull | October 10, 2022

Pharma CFO Anthony Doyle Plans for Uncertainty

Pharma CFO Anthony Doyle Plans for Uncertainty

"People have a higher appetite for risk, knowing that they can do a lot of good," the BioCryst Pharmaceuticals CFO said.

By Vincent Ryan | April 21, 2022

Tech Companies to Watch 2019: Anaplan

Tech Companies to Watch 2019: Anaplan

Anaplan provides FP&A teams with a business planning, analysis, and reporting solution for decision-making in real time.

By Vincent Ryan | May 7, 2019

Avoiding Lulls in Business Transformation

Avoiding Lulls in Business Transformation

Prepare your organization to push through the inevitable post-implementation let-up.

By Lauren Muskett | March 12, 2019

How to Make Time For Strategic Thinking

How to Make Time For Strategic Thinking

As a busy executive, you have nearly unlimited demands on your time. Making the most of it is always smart.

By Jason Worley and Asset Drone | October 30, 2018

The Power to Predict

The Power to Predict

What can predictive analytics really accomplish? Here are six examples of how firms are forecasting future probabilities and trends.

By Keith Button | October 26, 2016

Eleven Contingency-Planning Tips

Eleven Contingency-Planning Tips

CFOs should note that plans must be tied to budget and performance goals, and that fast action means better results.

By Bill Fry | October 30, 2013

The Revolution in Planning

The Revolution in Planning

Secrets from the front lines in the struggle to remake the budgeting process.

By Russ Banham | August 1, 1999

All Together Now

All Together Now

Why you must link budgeting and forecasting to planning and performance.

By Cathy Lazere | February 1, 1998