In this episode of Forward Finance, Jeroen is joined by Alexander Mik & Stephan de Wit, Data consultant and Performance management consultant. Together they talk about the various aspects of statistical forecasting by using Data and AI. How does it help you to make predictions? Does it replace business controllers? These are some of the questions that we will be delving into. Questions about this episode? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠

In this episode of Forward Finance, Jeroen is joined by Casper Plantinga, Customer success director at cpmVision. Together they talk about the various aspects of the management reporting process and share some practical tips and tricks. What is management reporting? How would they advise to do management reporting? These are some of the questions that we will be delving into. Questions about this episode? Email us: ⁠[email protected]⁠

In this episode of Forward Finance, Jeroen is joined by Arend den Hartog, Digital Finance Transformation Consultant from Finext, and Paul van Gent, a Software Engineer at FreshMinds ICT Consultancy. Together they talk about the pros and cons of using AI in the financial world. What are the practical ways financials can use AI? What are the traps and pitfalls? Why should you not put your financial data in AI models? These are some of the questions that we will be delving into. Questions...

In this episode of Forward Finance, Jeroen is joined by Ravi Santokhi, lead consultant from Finext, and Wouter Born, a CFO tech investor and GP at Born Capital. Together they tackle the past, present, and future of AI within the financial world. What are the practical ways financials can use AI? What are the concerns? How is my work going to change in the upcoming years? These are some of the questions that we will be delving into. Resources to stay up-to-date with...

In this episode we dive into the world of ESG, with host Jeroen Beentjes, trend watcher Tim Ahmad and ESG expert Wim Heuvelman. They will be discussing questions like: What do you need to do around ESG management and reporting in order to stay in business? Is ESG really a topic to be discussed by the whole organization, and not just the board? (hint: Yes!) But did you know 54% of the organizations do not have a clear roadmap for ESG management, or is not even in the loop on ESG related...

In this episode of Forward Finance Podcast, host Jeroen is joined by Tim and Ravi to explore Pigment. A new and innovative financial planning and analysis solution. The discussion aims to demystify what Pigment is, how it differentiates itself in the market, and the unique features it offers. With insights from experts who have interacted with the software vendor, the episode delves into the integration of Pigment with volume and growth drivers. Emphasizing its distinct approach to...

In this episode, Jeroen Beentjes, Benno van Ingen, and Tim Ahmad will tell you all about the latest trends in Financial forecasting. They talk about the world of AI-powered financial forecasting models, revealing how they're reshaping industries. Join us as we explore statistical forecasting, demystify AI's role, and discuss how companies are incorporating these innovations into their daily operations. Stay tuned for a thrilling discussion that will change how you perceive the future of...

In this episode, Jeroen Beentjes highlights the EPM mistakes made and lessons learned by industry experts Benno van Ingen and Tim Ahmad. They discuss the dangers of the “lift and shift” approach and present alternative strategies for successful EPM implementation. Additionally, the episode touches on the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in EPM. Emphasizing its transformative power in streamlining processes and driving innovation. Episode chapters: 00:00-Introduction 02:05-Recap...

Sign up for the Performance Management Line Up Need a visual aid to understand the SMARTER acronym and its comprehensive explanation? Look no further: SMARTER Acronym and Explanation Episode chapters: 00:00-Introduction 04:06-What to consider when choosing a new EPM solution? 07:55-When does a system get outdated? 12:33-Is loyalty to a system a good or bad thing? 15:34-Which EPM platform do we use and why? 17:15-Do I go with a point solution or a platform? 21:06-Think about the...