Author: Tim Bryden

Maximising Finance Data Warehouse Potential with Calumo and Power BI

In today’s finance landscape, fully owning your Finance Data Warehouse is paramount. This centralised hub contains core financials, budgets, forecasts, and operational data tailored explicitly for finance needs. However, establishing an effective Finance Data Warehouse can be complex and slow, especially as many IT teams have limited Finance experience. Thankfully, tools like Calumo, with support […]

Beyond Spreadsheets: Why Every Modern CFO Needs a Finance Data Warehouse

In today’s fast-evolving business environment, the role of CFO has transformed dramatically. No longer confined to traditional bookkeeping or fiscal management, the modern CFO is at the helm of strategic decision-making, harnessing the power of data analytics to drive the business forward. One tool, in particular, stands out in this new era of financial management: […]

Scenario Planning Enhanced:  Leveraging the Finance Data Warehouse for Robust Employee Forecasting

In today’s complex and rapidly evolving business landscape, financial leaders are not just number crunchers but strategic decision-makers.  Central to this transformation has been the rise of the Finance Data Warehouse (or finance data mart) designed for and owned by Finance.  A centralised repository for detailed financial data and relevant operational data that underpins analytics, […]

Strategic Financial Planning: Navigating Change with Annual Budgets and Rolling Forecasts

The annual budget and the rolling forecast are critical deliverables for Finance. Historically, executing these effectively has posed a considerable challenge for many organisations. Some businesses would take months to produce a budget without even attempting monthly rolling forecasts. However, with bespoke solutions and adept support, this daunting task transitions into an opportunity, amplifying business […]