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Top tips when choosing FP&A software
Stephen Hambling on Kybos Diary of a CFO provides his top hints and tips when choosing Financial Planning and Analysis software. Selecting a new FP&A software solution is a significant decision for any finance team. The right platform can strengthen planning, forecasting, reporting, and decision-making across the business. The wrong one can lead to frustration,…
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How does FP&A take advantage of AI?
Stephen Hambling on Kybos Diary of a CFO asks the question “How does FP&A take advantage of AI?” So how can FP&A really take advantage of AI? The starting point is straightforward but fundamental: you need to be on an AI‑enabled planning platform. Without that modern backbone, even the most impressive AI capabilities will remain…
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The 3 types of AI changing FP&A forever
Stephen Hambling talks on Kybos Diary of a CFO about the three types of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) systems that are changing Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) forever. If you’re drowning in AI buzzwords but still not clear what it really means for FP&A in your EPM system, you’re not alone.…
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Transforming Unilever with Dr Stephen Morlidge
In this Kybos Diary of a CFO special, Stephen Hambling talks to Dr Stephen Morlidge about the radical changes he brought into Unilever. Watch the video and read the full story below. Transforming Unilever Growth had flatlined, and the harder growth stalled, the more management doubled down on ever more granular, short‑term targets. They hit…
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Beyond Budgeting with Dr Stephen Morlidge
In this Kybos Diary of a CFO special, Stephen Hambling talks to Dr Stephen Morlidge. Known as “the Radical Pragmatist”, Dr Stephen Morlidge is a leading thinker, writer and speaker who specialises in cutting through the complexity of forecasting and financial performance management. He helps finance practitioners design and implement practical, radically pragmatic solutions to…
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5 steps to FP&A project success
Stephen Hambling talks on Kybos, Diary of a CFO about the five steps to FP&A project success. When you’ve invested in your FP&A software, the next critical step is implementing your solution through a structured project. Most CFOs and senior finance leaders have participated in large-scale projects – often ERP implementations -which can be complex…
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Get these 3 components right for FP&A project success
Stephen Hambling talks on Kybos, Diary of a CFO about the three essential components needed for Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) system success. Selecting the right FP&A solution is one of the most significant decisions a finance leader will make, impacting not only the finance function but shaping the strategic agility and competitive positioning of…
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Why buy a financial forecasting system?
Stephen Hambling talks on Kybos, Diary of a CFO about the benefits of a modern forecasting system. A key question for any finance leader is: why invest in a forecasting system? Many organisations currently operate complex models in Excel. These models, while functional, often become unwieldy and time-consuming to manage—particularly as requirements grow. Version control…
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Time buys you confidence
Stephen Hambling talks on Kybos, Diary of a CFO about the most important benefit of FP&A systems, time, and why you can’t put a price on it. In my experience, there’s a critical distinction between acquiring an FP&A system and investing in an FP&A solution. The essential question is: what challenge are you aiming to…
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What is a corporate finance advisor?
What is a corporate finance advisor with David Jones In this episode of Kybos Diary of a CFO, Stephen Hambling talks openly with guest David Jones about how organisations should prepare for mergers and acquisitions, emphasising the significance of effective financial forecasting and the role of a corporate finance advisor in the preparation process. Involvement…
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