-

Preparing for mergers and acquisitions – the forecast (Step 2 of 3)
Preparing for mergers and acquisitions – the forecast 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 what should be included. About David Jones David is a seasoned mergers and…
-

Preparing for mergers and acquisitions – getting started (Step 1 of 3)
Preparing for mergers and acquisitions – getting started 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 discussing the do’s and don’ts. About David Jones David is a seasoned mergers…
-

Why mobile finance is a game-changer
Why mobile finance is a game-changer Stephen Hambling talks openly on Kybos Diary of a CFO about mobile-finance and why is a game-changer. It’s not just about creating an accurate forecast; there are still distinct differences between the tools. The key now is engaging the end user and capturing their attention. One reason I chose…
-

Budgets control people, not costs
Budgets control people, not costs Stephen Hambling talks with Andy Burrows from Supercharged finance on financial budgeting. Watch the video and read the article. Financial budgeting is a topic that resonates deeply with every finance professional. Everyone is engaged in budgeting, and I have quite strong opinions on it. Firstly, budgeting is not the same…
-

Solving the most common FP&A pain point
Solving the most common FP&A pain point “We frequently encounter several common customer issues, and one of the most prevalent is being overwhelmed by Excel with many people managing over 100 spreadsheets, making monthly reporting and forecasting a time-consuming task. But there is a solution…”. Stephen Hambling Kybos CFO. Too many spreadsheets But how exactly does…
-

Choosing your internal FP&A project team
Choosing your internal FP&A project team You’ve selected your software and possibly your implementation partner, so now it’s time to focus on your team. Consider the team you’ll be assembling for this project. Start by envisioning the end goal: where are you headed, and which current processes need improvement to add value to your business?…
-

Andy Burrows talks finance transformation
Kybos CEO Stephen Hambling talks to top CFO (Chief Financial Officer) readiness coach Andy Burrows from Supercharged Finance about finance transformation, and why most organisations are starting at the wrong point. Andy provides expert advice and real life examples of getting it right including Southampton Football Club and IBM. “Tom Watson was one of the…
-

How sensitive is your organisation to change?
How sensitive is your organisation to change? In a rapidly changing world, understanding and adapting to new challenges is crucial for CFOs to maintain financial stability and drive growth. Stephen Hambling talks about some of the common challenges and how a modern FP&A system can give you a strategic advantage. Navigating political and economic uncertainty…
-

The excel error to end all spreadsheet errors
The excel error to end all spreadsheet errors Discover how a simple spreadsheet error led to catastrophic results in countries across the world in this full length video. Spreadsheet errors are easily made Spreadsheets are a fundamental tool in many businesses, used for everything from budgeting to data analysis. However, their ease of use and…
-

Best practices for successful FP&A software implementation
Best practices for successful FP&A software implementation Unlock the full potential of your financial planning and analysis software implementation by embracing these comprehensive and essential tips. These strategies will guide you through every stage of a smooth and effective FP&A software rollout, from initial planning to successful integration and beyond. Understanding your business needs and…

