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Financial reporting

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

A financial dashboard is an invaluable data visualization tool. Discover how to create an actionable dashboard for your business.

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.

Free balance sheet template for Excel & Google Sheets

Get a free balance sheet template for Excel & Google Sheets. Learn what to include and how to use...

11 free FP&A Excel templates for finance teams

Get right into data entry and analysis with these free FP&A Excel templates for finance teams.

Revenue vs profit: What’s the difference?

Learn the difference between revenue vs profit for better financial health. Explore key...

How to calculate gross profit: A guide for finance leaders

Find out how to calculate your gross profit and start analyzing how well you’re controlling...

Return on equity: Formula, calculation, and use cases

Find out the return on equity formula, how and when to use it, and how ROE compares to other...

Gross profit: Definition and gross profit equation

Find out the gross profit equation, how to calculate it, and how to use your gross profit margin to...

Management reporting

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.

The finance leader's guide to financial compliance management

Learn practical strategies to simplify financial compliance management so your organization stays...

Top 7 vendor management best practices for finance pros

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

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

How can you ensure your budget season is productive, collaborative, and on target? Check out these...

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 guide: Mistakes to avoid & free templates

Streamline your board reporting this year with free templates, top tips, and mistakes for CFOs to...

Every (50+) financial ratio you'll ever need in 2026

This complete guide covers 50+ essential financial ratios CFOs and FP&A teams rely on. Learn...

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.

Becoming a CFO: The journey from executor to strategic leader

Becoming a CFO starts with making one key transition: executor to strategic leader. Keep reading...

Types of finance awards: recognizing innovation, leadership, and sustainability in finance

Learn about some of the most influential finance awards celebrating innovation, leadership, and...

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 2026

Discover the best strategic finance publications of 2026 to stay current on FP&A trends, leadership...

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.

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.

12+ Best FP&A software for small businesses [2026]

Discover the best FP&A software for small businesses in 2026 to streamline planning, improve...

The 6 best demand forecasting and planning software solutions [2026]

Discover the best demand forecasting software for 2026 to predict trends accurately, optimize...

11 of the best budget software for nonprofits [2026]

Explore the best budgeting software for nonprofits in 2026 to simplify financial planning, improve...

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 2026

Learn how CFOs apply AI in FP&A and finance to strengthen financial intelligence, improve...

Top AI tools for FP&A leaders in 2026

Explore the top AI tools for FP&A leaders in 2026 to automate forecasting, enhance financial...

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 to develop financial strategies for business success [2026]

Learn how finance leaders develop effective financial strategies to drive growth, manage risk,...

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

Discover the strategic value of data hygiene for FP&A leaders. Learn best practices and see how...

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

Learn more about the Strategic Finance Hierarchy of Needs: a layer-by-layer framework for finance...

AI in finance: How CFOs are evolving beyond automation and driving strategy in 2026

Learn how CFOs apply AI in FP&A and finance to strengthen financial intelligence, improve...

How to create a strategic financial plan for your business in 2026

Learn how to build a strategic financial plan that aligns goals, forecasts performance, manages...

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.

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What-if analysis: a beginner's guide to scenarios + goal seek in Excel

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