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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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Your essential guide to ERP and EPM Systems
What are ERP and EPM systems? The distinction between ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) and EPM (Enterprise Performance Management) systems is frequently misunderstood, with many finance leaders not fully appreciating the specific roles, strengths, and differences between these two categories of enterprise software. While both are critical to organisational effectiveness, each serves unique functions that, when…
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Why Kybos partners with Jedox
Stephen Hambling, founder and CEO of Kybos, discusses with Jedox the unmatched flexibility of the Jedox platform, what distinguishes it in the marketplace, and his rationale for becoming a dedicated Jedox partner in the UK. “With Jedox, there’s virtually nothing we can’t configure or tailor to client requirements. That level of flexibility is precisely what…
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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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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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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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Finance audio book – The skill CFOs need to succeed
Discover the one skill that CFOs need to have to be at the top of their game and able to land top top-tier positions and salaries in this finance audio book. The gap between CFOs at different levels is widening, largely due to rising expectations and a limited pool of highly experienced finance leaders. Today’s…
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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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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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