BE PREPARED FOR TOMORROW WITH CASHFLOW FORECASTING

April 2, 2020

 

Market change is inevitable, businesses need effective solutions to help them plan and refine operational models for Finance, Workforce, S&OP, Supply Chain, etc. understanding the knock-on impact and implications of decision making right throughout the business.

So why is having a Cashflow Forecasting and Planning solution so important, especially for any larger investments, like expensive capital items or additional headcount?

Decisions need to be made supported by the best self-service insight and in a timely manner. Many core applications, such as general ledger and ERP solutions, are not currently providing businesses with the flexibility and what-if scenario modeling that they need. Any gaps in cash flow need to be quickly identified to make better business decisions.

HOW DO KEY DECISIONS IMPACT CASHFLOW? 
Some key questions have been:

• Do we purchase a new building or take out a lease?
• Do we purchase those new capital items?
• Do we hire those new staff or contractors?
• Do we defer these decisions, and what’s also the impact on our P&L if we do?
• What do we need to do to break even?
• Are you getting the answers you need right now?

Sempre Analytics provides performance management solutions and what-if scenario modelling. One key functional element of these solutions is providing effective Cashflow Forecasting and Planning.

If you’re already a user of IBM Cognos Planning Analytics (powered by TM1) or Anaplan then the solution to address this can be implemented in a few days, and would typically start with a 13-week cash forecast over your P&L.

If you’re facing challenges and maybe need a solution to the problem, do get in touch with us. We’ve got ready-made demonstrations that will show you how this solution can benefit you in the short term.

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