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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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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Traditional budgeting is frequently perceived as an unpopular, ineffective, and outdated business process.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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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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What is a business digital twin?
Stephen Hambling talks openly on Kybos Diary of a CFO about the buzz around business digital twins. What is a business digital twin? Digital twinning is a technology that allows finance teams to leverage virtual models and advanced analytics, becoming more agile and insightful in today’s data-driven environment. By simulating scenarios and visualising outcomes, digital…
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Planning for change – trade tariffs
Planning for change – trade tariffs In this episode of Kybos Diary of a CFO, Stephen Hambling talks about why planning for change is more important than ever focussing on Donald Trumps American trade tariffs and the need for CEOs and CFOs to be able to react instantly to uncertainty. Other content in the series…
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Your business is at risk – do this now
Kybos CEO Stephen Hambling talks to top CFO (Chief Financial Officer) readiness coach Andy Burrows from Supercharged Finance about about the biggest challenges for todays CFOs, and what they can do about it. About Andy Burrows LinkedIn Top Voice | CFO readiness coach | Business-focused Finance writer, speaker and trainer | Finance leadership and career…
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Preparing for mergers and acquisitions – post deal (Step 3 of 3)
Preparing for mergers and acquisitions – post deal 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 post deal. About David Jones David is a seasoned mergers and acquisitions (M&A) expert…
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