When Finance proposes new budgeting and forecasting software, IT teams often hear the same message: “It’s just for planning.” But IT knows it’s more complex. Planning platforms are not lightweight tools. They: Contain sensitive financial data Store payroll and employee information Integrate with ERP systems Support board and executive reporting Influence strategic decision-making The [...]
Entering a new financial year often brings renewed pressure for finance teams to deliver accurate budgets, reliable forecasts, and clear insights to support decision-making. As organisations plan for 2026, many are still grappling with familiar end-of-year challenges such as fragmented spreadsheets, delayed consolidation, version control issues, and slow update cycles when assumptions change. These issues [...]
As the year draws to a close, finance teams everywhere face the same challenge - finalising budgets, reviewing performance, and preparing for the new year ahead. It’s a time that often stretches already limited resources, with hours lost to manual processes and endless rounds of spreadsheet consolidation. Common roadblocks such as version control issues, inconsistent [...]
The role of the CFO is shifting faster than ever, driven by the rapid adoption of digital tools, AI, and advanced analytics. To better understand how finance leaders are navigating this change, we conducted the ‘2025 CFO AI & Technology Insights Survey’, capturing the perspectives of 60 senior finance professionals across diverse industries, with particularly [...]
Solver is a powerful tool for businesses looking to streamline their budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes, especially for those who are already comfortable with Excel. To help you get the most out of Solver, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions covering everything from basic functionality to advanced tips and tricks. 1. What [...]
The Integral Role of Data Analytics and Power BI in Modern Strategic Planning In today's hyper-competitive business landscape, gut instincts and traditional methods are giving way to data-driven insights. Data analytics now serve as the backbone of strategic planning, providing companies with the hindsight, insights and foresight they require to make well-informed decisions. As the [...]
Navigating the New Normal: Why CFOs are embracing Data Analytics and Power BI The role of the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has never been more complex or challenging. Driven by many interrelated factors such as rapid technology change, changing consumer expectations and regulatory shifts, Perth CFOs are turning to data analytics to help them navigate [...]
10 Ways to Know If Your Budgeting Process Flow Is Broken Discerning professionals know that efficiency is the key to business success in 2024. According to Forbes media, efficient processes are vital at every stage of your operation, including budgeting. Is your budgeting process slow, exhausting and stressful? Do you wonder why you always find [...]
Complete guide to making faster, better decisions with Solver The speed of making decisions matters. Small delays compound and cost money. The right decision at the right time can be a game changer for an organisation, so the pressure for CFOs and Financial Managers to make that decision quickly is immense. In this article, we [...]
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, cloud-based budgeting and forecasting software emerges as a set of indispensable tools for organisations aiming to stay ahead of the curve. Here at Access Analytic, we recognise the critical importance of efficient financial management in achieving sustainable growth and maintaining a competitive edge. That's why we are [...]
"OMG! They Fired our Excel Guru!" Unfortunately, this is all too common these days. Companies, in their over-zealous quest to reduce costs, fire the one person who actually knew how to operate that really complicated Excel spreadsheet that's critical to the report you need to send out next week. What were they thinking!!! Now what? [...]
CFO Secrets of Analysing under Pressure The CFO and their Finance Department are under more pressure than ever before as a result of cost-cutting, staff cuts and an ever increasing demand for analysis to support business decisions like: What are the cost synergies if we acquire X? What if we cut projects A & B, but [...]
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