Tom Conine

Usage of Variance Analysis Is, Well, Variable
Planning

Usage of Variance Analysis Is, Well, Variable

While it's not debatable that variance analysis is an important FP&A tool, companies differ in how they apply it.
By Thomas E. Conine Jr. and Michael B. McDonald IV | April 23, 2018
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‘Uncontrollables’ Are No Excuse for Missing Your Numbers
Strategy

‘Uncontrollables’ Are No Excuse for Missing Your Numbers

As tempting as it can be to blame uncontrollable factors for variances to plan, effective leaders instead prepare for mitigating the impact.
By Thomas E. Conine Jr. | February 25, 2016
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Battling the Slow-Growth Blues
The Economy

Battling the Slow-Growth Blues

Professor Tom Conine discusses the challenges of operating a business during a time of low economic growth and how to respond.
By David McCann | June 26, 2015
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How to View Variance Analysis in These Slow-Growth Times
The Economy

How to View Variance Analysis in These Slow-Growth Times

Counterintuitively, meeting financial commitments is tougher when the business is inching along than when growth is gangbusters, finance prof says.
By David McCann | May 22, 2015
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Strong Dollar Plays Havoc with Multinationals’ Margins
Strategy

Strong Dollar Plays Havoc with Multinationals’ Margins

Operating margins for U.S. companies with subsidiaries in Europe or Japan are getting whacked by foreign exchange this year.
By Thomas E. Conine Jr. | May 15, 2015
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When Should You Give Investors Their Money Back?
Strategy

When Should You Give Investors Their Money Back?

It's when operating returns don't exceed estimated your estimated cost of capital, rounded up to the next whole number.
By Thomas E. Conine Jr. | June 25, 2014
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Should You Cut Volume or Price?
Strategy

Should You Cut Volume or Price?

The ability to meet budget commitments hangs in the balance.
By Thomas E. Conine Jr. | October 10, 2013
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Finance Training Spawns Cash for Big Manufacturer
Training

Finance Training Spawns Cash for Big Manufacturer

Stanley Black &spamp; Decker has gotten a $60 million direct return over 10 years on its investment in educating high-potential finance staffers.
By David McCann | February 8, 2013
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