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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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The strategic benefits of FP&A software for CEOs
What is FP&A software? Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) software like Jedox are integrated digital platforms designed to enhance the financial management capabilities of modern organisations. They consolidate and automate core finance processes—such as budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and long-term financial modelling—within a single, centralised environment. By leveraging robust analytics, real-time data integration, and customisable reporting…
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Discover the secret of top CFOs in the boardroom
Top CFOs need to be able to build trust and confidence in the boardroom by delivering razor-sharp facts and figures, as well as actionable insights derived from complex data—often at a moment’s notice. The weight of expectation is immense: board members rely on timely, precise information to steer the organisation’s course, and CFOs are expected…
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The top six challenges for FP&A teams – and how to fix them
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) teams today encounter a host of complex challenges, from data integrity issues to unpredictable forecasting outcomes. These are not minor operational obstacles—they are critical impediments to generating business value and making confident, strategic decisions. In this article, we examine the six most significant challenges facing FP&A functions and outline clear,…
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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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10 signs you are stuck on the Excel Hamster wheel – and how to get off
Are you spending more time fighting with Excel than getting actual work done? Here are the telltale signs you might be stuck on the Excel hamster wheel. 1: Constantly juggling multiple spreadsheets If you find yourself constantly switching between multiple spreadsheets to get your work done, it might be a sign that you are overly…
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Is budgeting a useless exercise?
Traditional budgeting is frequently perceived as an unpopular, ineffective, and outdated business process. Despite this perception, many organisations persist in using it. Stephen Hambling talks about the reasons accountants and finance professionals still use traditional budgeting and provides valuable insights from a Kybos LinkedIn Survey. Why do organisations budget? Organisations budget because it serves as…
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Top three Jedox questions answered
We answer your top three Jedox questions Sales Manager Isabelle Berry-Egan, a seasoned expert in financial planning and analysis solutions, addresses the top three questions she frequently encounters regarding Jedox. With her extensive experience and deep understanding of the platform, Isabelle provides insightful answers that not only clarify the capabilities and benefits of Jedox but…
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Jedox 2025 London Roadshow
Jedox 2025 London Roadshow Stephen Hambling revs up the Aston Martin Vanquish and drives past iconic London landmarks on his way to the Jedox 2025 Roadshow in London. “It has been truly rewarding day at the Jedox 2025 London Roadshow with some excellent presentations by Jedox. The usual demonstrations, vision, strategy, and roadmap were all…
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Successful business modelling with Andy Burrows
Successful business modelling with Andy Burrows Andy Burrows from Supercharged Finance talks about the importance of successful business modelling with Stephen Hambling, CEO of Kybos and how modern FP&A systems such as Jedox outperform legacy platforms such as Excel. The vital role of business modelling Business modelling is a crucial aspect of strategic planning and…
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