Forecasting
Project revenue, expenses, headcount, or cash into future periods using historical data and explicit assumptions. Use forecasting when you are building a budget, deciding when to hire, or estimating how long your cash will last.Scenario analysis
Create alternative Scenarios and compare their effects without rebuilding the underlying Model. Use Scenario analysis before a decision such as changing a hiring plan, reducing a budget, or testing a different growth assumption.Budget vs. actuals
Compare actual results with a budget or plan, quantify the differences, and focus your review on the largest movements. Use budget vs. actuals during month-end or quarter-end review to understand where performance diverged from the plan and what needs to be reforecast.Anomaly analysis
Review source data and Variables for a material change that falls outside their recent or seasonal pattern. Use anomaly analysis when spending changes unexpectedly, a result looks unusual, or you want a focused check of recent activity.Connected financial reporting
Bring accounting, spreadsheet, and operational data into a shared Model, then organize the result into Tables, Charts, and written context. Use connected reporting for recurring management, board, or investor preparation when the numbers and their explanation need to stay aligned.Not sure where to start?
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