Budgeting and forecasting tool comparison: Excel vs. BI Book
Are you considering adopting a new budgeting tool? In this article, we break down the differences between Excel and BI Book Planning as budgeting and forecasting tools.
Data & Analytics
Rolling forecast: what it is, why it works and how to get started
The annual budget has long been the backbone of the finance function. It provides structure, sets expectations and aligns the organisation around shared numbers. It is familiar, and that is precisely why it stays in place, even as more and more CFOs recognise that it no longer tells the whole story. The problem is not […]
SFDR 2.0: Europe’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Rules Are Being Rewritten
The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation, which entered into application in March 2021, was designed to bring transparency to how financial products integrate environmental and social considerations. In practice, however, it has led to something different: an unofficial labelling system built around Articles 6, 8 and 9. This framework was never envisioned by the European Commission and has since […]
From numbers to better decisions, part 3/3: How SMEs can get started with data-driven leadership
The path toward proactive decision-making analytics is a process, one that takes time, patience, and a commitment to continuous learning. It often begins when a company recognises the need to change how it operates. Perhaps the old reporting practices no longer cut it, or the business environment has shifted to the point where decision-makers need […]
From numbers to better decisions, part 2/3: decision-making starts beyond the dashboard
The dashboard is just the beginning Many organisations already have polished dashboards and BI views that surface information clearly and help make sense of the big picture. These tools are undeniably useful. They provide a clear view of what has been happening and how different parts of the business are performing. Even so, it’s worth […]
From numbers to better decisions, part 1/3: Automation is the starting point, not the destination
Our expert Pyry Lamminen explores how SMEs can genuinely harness data and make better-informed decisions.
Introducing BI Book AI: Your Intelligent Business Controller
Coming Soon: BI Book AI – the next evolution in business intelligence. Ever wished you could get instant answers to your data questions without navigating through multiple dashboards? BI Book AI makes that happen.
BI Book Proudly Presents: Smarter Business Analytics & Operations – New Tools Arriving Soon
The next generation of BI Book is here. Over the coming weeks, we’re introducing powerful new capabilities designed to help financial and ICT leaders make smarter decisions - faster and more cost-efficiently than ever.
Metsä Tissue: A trusted partner brings structure and technical expertise to reporting
At Metsä Tissue, reporting had long been developed by a small in-house team. To ensure continuity and strengthen the development work, the company sought a partner that could bring structure and systematic practices. Greenstep’s experts responded quickly to the need and brought much-needed clarity to the work. With the support of Greenstep’s interim specialists, reporting has been developed in an agile and professional way.