Finance Fireside Chats
Finance Fireside Chats
FutureView Systems
FutureView Finance Fireside Chats are hosted by John Baule, a seasoned CFO, and co-founder of FutureView Systems. Our Finance Fireside Chats cover a variety of topics of interest for accounting and finance professionals including trends, insights, analysis and best practices.To learn more visit us at https://www.futureviewsystems.com/
What is OLAP Cube Technology?
In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, FutureView Systems’ CEO and a seasoned CFO, is joined by Rick Clazie, FutureView Systems’ CIO, to define OLAP cube technology and how it can be used as a powerful planning engine for Finance. Learn the nuances between multidimensional vs. relational databases and the role of OLAP cubes for more detailed budgeting and forecasting capabilities. FutureView Systems provides FP&A software solutions and services created by Finance professionals, for Finance professionals. Transform your finance function and accelerate the capabilities of your operation quickly, with an implementation process that will have you up and running in weeks, not months. Learn how you can make a greater impact on strategies and drive company growth.
Nov 14, 2022
45 min
Creating and Analyzing Financial Statements Like a CFO
In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, FutureView Systems’ CEO and a seasoned CFO, is joined by Brian McGrath, FutureView Systems’ COO, to explore financial statements. Listen in as John and Brian explore the 3 financial statements, which is the most important for business and how CFOs analyze these financial statements to extract the necessary value and details to act accordingly. FutureView Systems provides FP&A software solutions and services created by Finance professionals, for Finance professionals. Transform your finance function and accelerate the capabilities of your operation quickly, with an implementation process that will have you up and running in weeks, not months. Learn how you can make a greater impact on strategies and drive company growth.
Oct 5, 2022
20 min
Finance KPIs and Metrics to Monitor
In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, FutureView Systems’ CEO and a seasoned CFO, is joined by Brian McGrath, FutureView Systems’ COO, as they discuss KPIs and metrics in finance, measuring financial performance and how to create an analytical framework for your company.FutureView Systems provides FP&A software solutions and services created by Finance professionals, for Finance professionals. Transform your finance function and accelerate the capabilities of your operation quickly, with an implementation process that will have you up and running in weeks, not months. Learn how you can make a greater impact on strategies and drive company growth.
Sep 20, 2022
15 min
SaaS Metrics and Financials in Focus
In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, FutureView Systems’ CEO and a seasoned SaaS CFO, is joined by Brian McGrath, FutureView Systems’ COO, to dive into the world of SaaS financials and SaaS metrics for growing companies. Having led finance and FP&A teams at numerous SaaS companies, including two IPOs, John and Brian provide a unique perspective on the key SaaS metrics like LTV, CAC, churn companies should focus on and how they can develop an analytical framework that measures the health of the business, informs decision makers and drives growth initiatives.FutureView Systems provides FP&A software solutions and services created by Finance professionals, for Finance professionals. Transform your finance function and accelerate the capabilities of your operation quickly, with an implementation process that will have you up and running in weeks, not months. Learn how you can make a greater impact on strategies and drive company growth.
Sep 7, 2022
24 min
How New CFOs Can Succeed in Any Environment
In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, FutureView Systems CEO and a seasoned CFO, is joined by Brad Schomber, Spoonflower CFO, to discuss the CFO role and best practices. Listen in as Brad and John reveal the things a new CFO must do to set themselves and the business up for success, how accounting and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) work in tandem as well as how to approach forecasting at a growing company.
Aug 26, 2022
16 min
FP&A Best Practices: Planning, Forecasting and Process Improvements
In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, FutureView Systems CEO and a seasoned CFO, is joined by Brian McGrath, FutureView Systems COO, to discuss finance forecasting methods and planning best practices. Learn why FP&A is increasingly reliant on technical data warehouse management skills and requires automation tools to streamline analysis, forecasting and reporting processes.
Aug 11, 2022
30 min
A CFO's Perspective on Developing a Finance Function
In this Finance Fireside Chat, John Baule, CEO of FutureView Systems and a seasoned CFO, discusses the role of Finance and how to develop a Finance Function that has a profound impact on a company. We highlight what is financial planning and analysis (FP&A) and how a strategic FP&A process can be the most value-added function in a Finance Department if you follow these FP&A best practices. Learn the best approach to organize a finance function and the types of people you typically find in accounting vs. finance. Discover from John's first-hand experience as a CFO why people, processes and technology are three key elements of a mature finance function and how finance and FP&A automations can transform your operation.To learn more visit us at: https://www.futureviewsystems.com/
Jul 29, 2022
26 min