CEOs today expect instant clarity on business performance, and the fastest way to deliver it is through the right FP&A metrics.  With markets shifting quickly, leaders want real-time insight, not just reports, making it essential for FP&A teams to highlight the performance metrics CEOs rely on most. So, what are the FP&A metrics CEOs want on demand? This article breaks down the five FP&A metrics CEOs want right away, explaining why they matter, how they influence strategic de

Many SMBs are moving away from top down and bottom up forecasting because traditional models can’t keep pace with modern business agility.  While top-down forecasting often overestimates potential and bottom-up builds are too time-consuming, today’s finance teams need faster, data-driven models that adapt in real time. This article explores why SMBs are abandoning outdated forecasting methods, what’s replacing them, and how driver-based and rolling forecasts offer a more flex

Modern Chief Financial Officers (CFO) are expected to do more than manage numbers, they must also balance leadership, strategy, and accountability.  To succeed, finance chiefs must act as both the CFO who drives growth and collaboration, or the good guy , and the CFO bad guy who enforces discipline and risk control, a.k.a the bad guy . This duality defines the best CFOs, transforming them from financial gatekeepers into true CFO strategic advisors who guide sustainable busine