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6 Best Practices for Rolling Forecasts That Work

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When finance leaders talk about agility, rolling forecasts usually come up. And for good reason: when markets, costs, and supply chains shift overnight, sticking to a static annual budget feels like driving with last year’s GPS.   Rolling forecasts promise to fix that. They give you an always-on view of the road ahead. But here’s […]

Rolling Forecast Software: Top 5 Options in 2025

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Rolling forecast software is becoming a must-have for modern finance teams. If you’re still doing budgeting once a year and trying to keep up with market changes using static Excel files, you already know: it’s not enough anymore.   Read: Rolling Forecast – 101 Guide For Smarter Planning   Traditional financial forecasts often fall short […]

Continuous Forecasting: Why It Beats Annual Budgets

Continuous forecasting is changing the way companies plan. For years, companies relied on annual budgeting cycles.   How did that usually look?   You would build a budget once a year, lock in assumptions, and hope external conditions stay stable enough to make it usable. But in practice, especially over the past five years, that […]

What Is a Financial Forecast and Why It’s a Strategic Advantage

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When most people hear financial forecast, they think of Excel sheets, version 28_final_FINAL.xlsx, and the pressure of hitting yet another planning deadline.   Every finance leader knows the pain of walking into a board meeting with a forecast that’s already outdated. In businesses where market shifts, production bottlenecks, or supplier price hikes can hit fast, […]

4 Demand Forecast Accuracy KPIs You’ll Actually Use

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If you’re not tracking the right demand forecasting KPIs, you’re flying blind. Stockouts, overstock, and missed sales targets usually point to weak forecasting, not just bad luck. The problem isn’t forecasting itself. It’s how teams measure it. Too many KPIs or the wrong ones just create noise. This post focuses on four KPIs that actually […]

How to Choose the Right Forecasting Tool for Rolling Forecasts

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A forecasting tool isn’t something most finance teams actively picked from the start. They defaulted to Excel – not because it’s great for rolling forecasts, but because it was already there.   It works – until it doesn’t.    If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. Excel simply wasn’t made for fast, flexible forecasting across […]

How to Choose the Right Revenue Forecasting Model for Your Company

Choosing the right revenue forecasting model is no longer just about getting close – it’s about staying ahead. Forecasting used to be just another finance task. Now it’s one of the key parts of how companies navigate their business. In corporations with hundreds of employees, multiple product lines, and operations across several countries, it’s no […]

How to Improve Your Cash Flow Forecast in 4 Easy Steps

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You can have a rock-solid finance team and strong leadership – cash flow forecasts still find a way to go off track. It’s more common than you’d think – and it’s not just about getting a number or two wrong. A bad forecast can mean:   missed growth opportunities late payments or betting on the […]

How to Calculate Flexible Budget Variance – No Complex Formulas

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So you’ve set your budget, mapped out your financial goals, and everything seems on track. But then, the reality hits. Your company’s performance doesn’t quite align with your expectations, and you’re left wondering why. That’s where flexible budget variance comes in. It’s like having a financial GPS that both tells you where you are and […]

Projection vs. Forecast: Why Rolling Forecasts Take the Win

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Most companies spend weeks, sometimes months, fine-tuning their annual budget, only to see it become outdated within a few quarters. The truth is, relying on a projection vs forecast approach – where you set a target and hope it holds – just doesn’t cut it anymore. Markets shift, costs spike, and competitors move fast. And […]