Get best practices for communicating a company's financial information, including its performance, position, and cash flows, to external stakeholders such as investors, creditors, and regulatory authorities.

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Financial forecasting models: ghosts of the past, present, and future

Learn how to predict future financial trends using data analysis, benefiting business development, planning, research, and risk management.

Designing & presenting effective financial reporting dashboards

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The 17 best financial reporting software tools

Legacy financial reporting tools can be slow, cumbersome, and error-prone. See what modern tools are available today.

The benefits of automated compliance management systems in FP&A

Compliance management can be time-consuming and prone to error. The solution? An automation...

Fostering data integrity in your FP&A reporting

Learn how you to foster data integrity in your FP&A reporting and set your business up for success.

Everything an FP&A leader should have on their finance dashboard

Streamline your finance reporting with finance dashboard examples that go beyond historical context...

Navigating multi-currency account reporting: a guide for FP&A managers

A multi-currency account allows you to send, hold and receive various currencies in one place....

How to prepare financial statements: a quick guide for FP&A teams

How to prepare financial statements: 1) How to prepare an income statement 2) How to prepare a...

Compliance reporting: everything you need to know

Compliance reporting can be long and arduous, but it's incredibly important---it's also the law....

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Discover how to monitor and report on organizational performance, make informed strategic decisions, and drive business growth.

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The top 5 mistakes CFOs make when communicating with the board

Working with the board is one of CFOs and finance leaders' most important responsibilities. Discover common pitfalls to avoid.

How to empower non-financial executives to understand the numbers

A little empathy for non-financial team members can go a long way. Here's how to teach executives to interpret numbers.

Corporate performance management: a primer

Read our corporate performance management guide to learn best practices for driving organizational success and future financial performance.

4 proven tactics to survive budget season for finance leaders (video included!)

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The CFO's guide to impactful board decks (slides included!)

How can you put prep and deliver impactful quarterly board decks? Here's the slide deck our...

Board reporting in 2023 made easy (avoid these 5 mistakes)

Board reporting has a reputation for being tough. We pulled some tips and mistakes for CFOs to...

Every (50+) financial ratio you'll ever need in 2023

Financial ratios are a CFO's bread and butter. Ever need to look up a financial ratio? Us too....

EBITDA vs. net income: a comprehensive tutorial

EBITDA and net income are common financial metrics, but differ in how they're used and calculated....

Variance reporting: What is it + how to read/write a variance report

What is variance reporting? It's when you show and explain the discrepancies between the forecast...

Professional development

Looking to grow your FP&A and strategic finance career? Get resources on certifications, publications, and career paths you should know.

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New finance leadership: A guide for a successful first 90 days

Congrats on your new position! Learn how to make a strategic impact in the first 30, 60, and 90 days with our guide.

FP&A salary & career field guide for strategic finance roles

Looking to navigate a career in finance and FP&A? Make sure you know what you're worth.

Hiring your first FP&A analyst? Start here.

Learn key traits of a successful FP&A analyst, how to create a JD that attracts top talent, and questions to ask during the interview to secure the right person.

From number-cruncher to strategic leader: the changing face of the CFO

Learn how CFOs are making the transition from number-crunchers to strategic leaders.

The best strategic finance publications in 2023

With so many finance publications out there, how do FP&A folks separate the wheat from the chaff?...

Our FP&A salary & career field guide for 2023 strategic finance roles

How much should you expect to get paid in FP&A? And how do you increase your salary and get...

The top FP&A certifications and courses for career advancement [2023]

An FP&A certification is a great way to improve your skills + advance the career ladder. But with...

FP&A interview questions: a cheat sheet for landing the next FP&A role

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What's an FP&A job? (Plus an FP&A analyst job description for 2023)

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Software evaluation

Trying to figure out what’s the best vendor for you? We’ve got you covered.

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What is financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software?

Learn more about what FP&A is, what FP&A software is, and preview some of the best practices and pitfalls of using FP&A software.

The complete FP&A software evaluation checklist

Interesting in purchasing FP&A software? Make sure you have clear criteria before you make a big purchase.

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The 10 best financial planning & analysis software tools

There's a lot of FP&A software out there. Which is the best for you? How do you begin to compare them? Start here.

11 reasons Pigment software may be right (or wrong) for your business

Considering Pigment software for your business? Here are 11 reasons why it may be the right (or...

Exploring FP&A solutions: a comparative guide to Jedox alternatives

Looking to level up your FP&A function with top-tier software? Discover top Jedox alternatives to...

Planful alternatives: Choosing the right FP&A solution

Wondering if Planful is right for your business? Here are some top Planful alternatives to...

Comparing Vena alternatives: a practical guide for finance leaders

Learn more about Vena FP&A software and which Vena alternatives may be right for your business.

Expense management software: how to control costs and boost profit margins

Discover how expense management software can help you control costs and boost profit margins.

Mosaic FP&A software: pros and cons for finance leaders

Discover the pros and cons of Mosaic FP&A software.

Strategic planning

Read best practices on aligning financial goals and resources with your long-term strategic objectives.

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What is strategic financial planning and management?

The strategic planning process is how a business determines how to achieve its short-and-long-term financial objectives.

Organizational plans: A primer for finance leaders

Build a scalable organizational plan with the help of our best practice guide (examples included!).

Operational planning vs strategic planning: How they work together

Not all planning is created equal. Discover about the different planning techniques, how they work together, and best practices for execution.

Strategic planning tools for SMBs: streamlining decision-making and boosting profitability

This blog explores how strategic planning tools are becoming indispensable for SMBs looking to...

Pipeline planning, simplified: a complete guide to S&OP software

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How to use FP&A software to drive strategic planning

Explore how FP&A software can help you take your strategic planning to the next level.

Hiring your first FP&A analyst

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The essential elements of a strategic plan: explained

What's a strategic plan? And how do I know when I've included enough? Learn the essential elements...

Organizational plans: a quick primer (with examples)

Organizational plans are how the finance team creates plans for the future. Some examples include...

Workforce planning

Looking to hire the right people at the right time? Learn how to assess headcount and skills needs.

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Headcount planning: a complete guide and template

Connect HR, finance, and operations data to plan for your workforce needs in order to meet business goals.

The 12 best workforce planning software for CFOs

Adding more talent to your growing company can be daunting. Workforce planning software creates heads-up reports and what-if scenarios to help you determine talent you’ll need in future quarters.

Capacity planning: a guide for finance leaders

Learn how finance and people ops leaders can work together to manage strategic headcount growth for their businesses.

Transform your finance team into strategic business partners with Cube's Finance Acceleration Framework™️

Learn how to transform your finance team into strategic business partners with Cube's Finance...

Top tips for growing and scaling an FP&A team

Growing and scaling your FP&A team to meet the evolving needs of your business can feel like an...

The 12 best workforce planning software for CFOs in 2023

Workforce planning software is essential for companies wanting to smartly and efficiently scale....

The best capacity planning tools for busy FP&A teams in 2023

Capacity planning tools are essential to help you create realistic forecasts and models. But what's...

Strategic workforce planning for CFOs: from strategy to execution

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