Drivers are the catalysts to initiatives. But which ones are the most important? And how to deal with challenges that come with driver based planning?
Drivers are the catalysts to initiatives. But which ones are the most important? And how to deal with challenges that come with driver based planning?
By John Sanchez, Keynote Speaker, Corporate Trainer and Author
When creating a driver-based model, it is important to produce one that is not overly detailed or complex but one that is accurate and actionable. Avoid complexity by adding variables if they do not provide analytical benefit. Starting with the chart of accounts is not a good idea. The model should focus on key performance drivers.
By Lance Rubin, Cashflow Financial Modeler and Finance Innovator
When I first came across the term driver based planning and forecasting I was confused. As an ex-investment banker having joined a Finance team the concept of drivers when talking about a forecast or plan was simply assumptions. Why was it not called just that? Assumptions! Investment bankers have been building models with assumptions ever since the first model was built and a corporate transaction was negotiated.
We are entering the era of digital FP&A where human and artificial intelligence work hand in hand in order to achieve better analytical results. The new world of FP&A requires on-demand continuous planning process where various business scenarios can be played almost in real-time. Both driver-based planning and FP&A predictive analytics are essential tools for implementing flexible dynamic planning and forecasting process.
By Nassim Gharib, Treasury and Accounting
Artificial intelligence is currently disrupting your job – whether you know it or not. For financial planning and analysis professionals, artificial intelligence is an opportunity to improve business models and offer better strategic insights.
By Joanna Naymark, Head of R&D Finance at Theravance Biopharma
Earlier this month I attended the fourth FP&A Board event in San Francisco focused on trends in driver-based and predictive FP&A. Finance professionals from an array of industries across the Bay Area attended to learn about this timely and important topic.
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