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Budgeting - it's not just for Finance.

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Unlocking the full potential of your financial data: Why ERP and Excel aren’t enough for modern CFOs 

While ERP and Excel are useful tools for managing financial data, they’re unlikely to provide the level of detail, insights, and flexibility required to make the best possible business decisions.

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Why modern financial reporting needs to limber up.

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Do you have what it takes to crack on with your recession budgeting?

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Still relying on guesswork and gut feelings for critical decision-making?

Fusion5 is now one of the largest, and most trusted and sought-after providers of CPM services in New Zealand. Find out why.

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Why I love spreadsheets more than budget planning software

I don't care what you say. Here are four reasons why I won’t replace my spreadsheets with budget planning software anytime soon.

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Three reporting challenges keeping you awake at night

Business reporting shouldn’t keep you awake at night. Here are three common worries, and some tips to claw back some precious sleep time.

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Didn’t see that one coming? Should have had scenario planning.

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Why IBM Planning Analytics is your new best friend

Planning Analytics Workspace (PAW) comes with a powerful and flexible web interface. Find out how it can help extended planning and analysis at YOUR company.

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Can scenario planning really improve your financial recommendations?

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Why not knowing what success looks like can be your biggest FP&A implementation mistake

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Boards don’t just want financials anymore. They want insights

Today’s boards don’t want pages of numbers. So how can you improve the value of your financial reporting?

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Why you should take a closer look at extended planning and analytics (xP&A)

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Data Visualisation

Used alongside a data platform, data visualisation and dashboarding can help you get more from your business information and push your broader data goals forward. It’s about having a clear, comprehensive view of your day-to-day performance, so you can make decisions that align with your strategic plans. Read more here.

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Data Strategy

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Data Engineering

In a digital world where data is ever-growing, ELT is the fast, efficient way to unlock data potential and realise business success.

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Data Architecture

Practical steps for winning over every layer of your organisation. Over the past two decades, successful organisations have all had one thing in common. They’ve embraced change by updating their data architecture to leverage new technology, gain real-time insights, make better business decisions and drive more value for their customers.