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Running a business without proper financial planning is like driving a car with your eyes closed—you might move, but you probably won't end up where you want to go. Accurate financial planning and analysis (FP&A) are essential for making smart, strategic decisions that keep your business on track and thriving. Imagine FP&A as your business’s superhero sidekick, always ready with the right tools to save the day. The secret weapon? The right financial software. This software doesn’t just handle numbers; it turns data into actionable insights, helping you steer your business with confidence. With the right financial software, you can streamline data management, boost your analytical powers, and improve reporting accuracy. It’s like having a supercomputer that makes financial management a breeze, helping you make better decisions and stay ahead of the competition. This article will show you how the right financial software can transform your FP&A process, turning financial data into a strategic asset that powers your business to new heights. Get ready to see how technology can make your financial planning as smooth and powerful as a superhero’s flight

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I was invited by a CFO forum to speak about Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The problem they identified was: “It’s too complex! There are so many KPIs to choose from. There are Quality, Productivity (Quantity), Efficiency, and Timeliness KPIs. We have to deal with Risk and Capability metrics. There are leading and lagging KPIs, and people often confuse them. Plus, there are Financial and Non-Financial KPIs, and Strategic versus Operational KPIs.” They asked me to simplify this for them and suggest no more than 5 KPIs that would help any business, department, or team to: Grow the business Increase efficiency, profitability, and cash flow Build sustainability They also asked me to solve world hunger while I was at it, and if that wasn't possible, at least boil the ocean. I was relieved when they conceded and removed Antarctica from the scope. I thought of some principles that would guide me to the right KPIs and came up with this acronym to make it QUICK: Quantifiable - No subjectivity, only data-driven. Uncomplicated - Simple to gather the data needed. Intuitive (for Practical) - Easy for people to understand in any business and any team. Customizable (for Agile) - Ability for the measurement to be adjusted slightly for the specific situation. KPIs - Key Performance Indicators. After a few agonizing weeks of racking my brain to find just 5 KPIs, I finally gave up. I phoned the chairman of the forum and said, “I can’t narrow it down to just 5 KPIs, but I can get it down to 6. Am I still invited?”

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