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

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11 free FP&A Excel templates for finance teams

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How to calculate gross profit: A guide for finance leaders

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Return on equity: Formula, calculation, and use cases

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Gross profit: Definition and gross profit equation

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Management reporting

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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

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Corporate performance management: a primer

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The finance leader's guide to financial compliance management

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Top 7 vendor management best practices for finance pros

Check out these top 7 vendor management best practices for finance pros.

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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

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

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Building strong relationships across your organization: key strategies for finance leaders

Learn how to build strong relationships across your organization as a finance leader.

Top tips for highly effective financial leadership

Finance experts share their secrets for highly effective leadership.

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 2024

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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.

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Top 10 AI forecasting software tools: How to boost efficiency in FP&A

Review the top AI forecasting software tools for FP&A leaders, including Cube.

AI in Finance: How CFOs are evolving beyond automation and driving strategy in 2025

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Top AI tools for FP&A leaders in 2025

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Anaplan AI: Review, Cost & Alternatives [2025]

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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.

How Cube’s AI-Powered Collaboration Transforms Cross-Functional Planning

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From tactical to strategic finance: Aligning people, process, and technology

Go from tactical to strategic finance. Learn how to make the transition successfully by aligning...

The Strategic Finance Hierarchy of Needs: evolving from data analyst to business partner

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AI in Finance: How CFOs are evolving beyond automation and driving strategy in 2025

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How to create a strategic financial plan for your business in 2024

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Learn these 5 new skills to excel in your FP&A career

Learn these 5 new skills to excel in your FP&A career.

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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

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Capacity planning: a guide for finance leaders

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Fractional CFO vs. full-time CFO: which is right for you?

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FP&A team structure, responsibilities, and how to scale [2025]

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15 of the best workforce planning software tools [2025]

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11+ Best workforce management software for CFOs in 2024

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The best capacity planning tools for busy FP&A teams in 2024

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Cube news

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G2 awards Cube 30 badges and multiple top spots for Budgeting and Forecasting (Winter ‘24)

This quarter, we’re thrilled to share that Cube has earned 30 badges in G2’s Winter Report.

TechCrunch Live with Mayfield and Cube

Learn about Cube CEO Christina Ross's journey from serial CFO to CEO with Mayfield partner Rajeev Batra.

Cube lands $30M after seeing 400% ARR growth

Cube, which wants to help finance teams plan better and faster, lands $30M after seeing 400% ARR growth. Read more from TechCrunch.

Keep calm and plan on: How to react in the event of a debt default

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Venture Everywhere Podcast: Jenny Fielding with Christina Ross

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After SVB, cash is once again king, ex-CFO says

With steady CFO leadership now paramount, finance leaders should prioritize cash and keep open their lines of communication with shareholders and employees.

We asked CFOs: What will be IN and OUT in 2023?

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Finance leaders are still prioritizing digital transformation even as they face economic headwinds.

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