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Michael Coveney

michael_coveney_-_oct_2012.jpgMichael Coveney spent 40+ years in the software analytic business with a focus on transforming the planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting processes. He has considerable experience in the design and implementation of Business Analytic systems with major organisations throughout the world. He is a gifted conference speaker and author where his latest book ‘Budgeting, Forecasting and Planning In Uncertain Times’is published by J Wiley. His articles have also appeared on www.fpa-trends.com, that encourages innovation in FP&A departments.

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Dynamic FP&A: How to Design Data-Driven Planning Architecture
October 26, 2023
FP&A Tags:
Data-Driven FP&A, Planning and Budgeting, Financial Planning and Analysis

This article outlines how an organisation could create a data-driven planning architecture and practical steps to foster the transition to data-driven insights.

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CPM Framework Overview
August 29, 2023
FP&A Tags:
Corporate Performance Management (CPM), FP&A Technology

Corporate Performance Management (CPM) is all about making decisions on the operation of both the business model and any associated strategy improvement initiatives. This article gives an overview of the CPM Framework.

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Life Cycle of a Planning Model: Determine the Purpose of the Driver-Based Model(s)
April 27, 2023
FP&A Tags:
Driver-Based Planning, Modelling and Forecasting

In this blog series, the author provides a comprehensive approach to the design, construction, roll-out and maintenance of a modern driver-based planning solution. Here, he focuses on determining the decisions the model is to support and outlines why understanding the factors on which the decisions will be made is crucial.

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Life Cycle of a Planning Model
April 6, 2023
FP&A Tags:
Driver-Based Planning, Modelling and Forecasting

In this series of blogs, the author will be providing a comprehensive approach to the design, construction, roll-out and maintenance of a modern analytic driver-based model. He also outlines several necessary requirements for building this model successfully.

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