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Embracing Modern Zero-Based Budgeting
Michael-Huthwaite-ZBB-Main-Picture
March 14, 2023

By Michael J. Huthwaite, Director of Product Management, Intelligent Reporting at Walmart

FP&A Tags:
Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)

In this article, Michael Huthwaite shares three steps to consider when implementing ZBB. Modern ZBB is not a slash-and-burn exercise. It is about applying the optimal cost structure to the right parts of the business in the right stages of maturity. It is about maintaining and growing revenue while cutting out areas with excess spending.

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Making the Case for Tax Neutrality
Making the Case for Tax Neutrality
June 30, 2022

By Michael J. Huthwaite, Director of FP&A at Walmart

FP&A Tags:
Cash Planning

The tax system, whether it be corporate or personal, is often a complex system that is based on rules-based accounting, which often has little to do with the actual health and well-being of the taxable entity.  

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Bending the Cost Curve
fp&a
August 26, 2021

By Michael J. Huthwaite, Director of FP&A at Walmart

FP&A Tags:
Cost Planning, FP&A Strategic Planning, Profitability Analysis, Planning and Budgeting

Building an analytically led organisation, focused on bending the cost curve and reinvesting those savings into opportunities that are earlier on the product lifecycle are key steps to growing and sustaining shareholder value.  No company will continue to grow forever.  In order to stick around, you’ll need to one day start to bend the cost curve. 

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Maximising Value Creation with Financial Business Partnering
Business Partnering
July 29, 2021

By Michael J. Huthwaite, Director of FP&A at Walmart

FP&A Tags:
FP&A Business Partnering, Collaborative FP&A

The power of Finance Business Partnering enables Finance to step outside of their traditional Performance Management roles (setting budgets and reviewing actuals) in order to contribute to real value creation initiatives.  

Simply put, spending more time working together is mutually beneficial for both Finance and the business.  
But what is the best way to structure that relationship?  Should Finance operate as an advisor, a consultant or perhaps even an investor?

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The Real Enemy of Strategy
strategy
June 3, 2021

By Michael J. Huthwaite, Director of FP&A at Walmart

FP&A Tags:
FP&A Strategic Planning

We’ve all heard the phrase, “Culture Eats Strategy”.  This quote often attributed to Peter Drucker is seared into the minds of many as the reason why Strategy often fails.   But for some reason, I’ve never been able to fully buy into this statement.  Am I alone in this thinking?

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Why Your Strategy is Flat
strategy
April 29, 2021

By Michael J. Huthwaite, Founder and CEO of FinanceSeer LLC 

FP&A Tags:
FP&A Strategic Planning

Suppose you were asked to distill down your entire business strategy into a single graph or visualization, how would you choose to show it?

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Michael Huthwaite

michael_huthwaite.pngPassionate advisor and thought leader in the area of Strategic Finance. A seasoned consultant with 20 years of experience, Mike has advised numerous mid-market and large multi-national organizations enhance their strategic planning capabilities. 

Mike is an advocate for Cash Flow and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) analytics. He is a regular speaker and blogger on the topics of uncertainty, Real Options (advanced scenario analysis) and various financial modeling technologies.

Author's Articles

Michael-Huthwaite-ZBB-Main-Picture
Embracing Modern Zero-Based Budgeting
March 14, 2023
FP&A Tags:
Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB)

In this article, Michael Huthwaite shares three steps to consider when implementing ZBB. Modern ZBB is not a slash-and-burn exercise. It is about applying the optimal cost structure to the right parts of the business in the right stages of maturity. It is about maintaining and growing revenue while cutting out areas with excess spending.

Read more
Making the Case for Tax Neutrality
Making the Case for Tax Neutrality
June 30, 2022
FP&A Tags:
Cash Planning

The tax system, whether it be corporate or personal, is often a complex system that is based on rules-based accounting, which often has little to do with the actual health and well-being of the taxable entity.  

Read more
fp&a
Bending the Cost Curve
August 26, 2021
FP&A Tags:
Cost Planning, FP&A Strategic Planning, Profitability Analysis, Planning and Budgeting

Building an analytically led organisation, focused on bending the cost curve and reinvesting those savings into opportunities that are earlier on the product lifecycle are key steps to growing and sustaining shareholder value.  No company will continue to grow forever.  In order to stick around, you’ll need to one day start to bend the cost curve. 

Read more
Business Partnering
Maximising Value Creation with Financial Business Partnering
July 29, 2021
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Business Partnering, Collaborative FP&A

The power of Finance Business Partnering enables Finance to step outside of their traditional Performance Management roles (setting budgets and reviewing actuals) in order to contribute to real value creation initiatives.  

Simply put, spending more time working together is mutually beneficial for both Finance and the business.  
But what is the best way to structure that relationship?  Should Finance operate as an advisor, a consultant or perhaps even an investor?

Read more

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