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FP&A
What it is
Budgeting, forecasting, and analysis: the work that turns raw numbers into forward-looking decisions. Often called FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis).
Why it matters
Accounting tells you what already happened. FP&A tells you what is likely to happen next and what to do about it, connecting the finances to the strategy of the business.
What makes it work
- A realistic budget tied to how the business actually operates
- Regular comparison of actual results against the plan
- Analysis that explains the 'why' behind the differences
- Forecasts that are updated as conditions change
One Pager
A budget should be a tool you actually use, not a document you file and forget. This one-pager covers what makes a budget practical and worth revisiting, so it guides real decisions through the year.
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