How finance leaders turn variance analysis into business impact
Finance teams work hard to close the books, but what happens next often determines whether leadership actually acts on the numbers. In this virtual event, Christian Wattig, Founder of Inside FP&A and creator of the Wharton School’s FP&A program, will show how to move beyond reporting the “what” and start surfacing the “why” and “so what” that drive real decisions. You’ll learn a practical approach to variance analysis that goes deeper than the gap between actuals and budget—so you can uncover root causes and turn insights into clear recommendations.
Christian will also tackle the pressure to deliver answers immediately after the close, showing how a two-stage reporting cadence, starting with a Flash Report followed by a full Performance Review, helps you balance speed with depth. Through real examples, you’ll see how to present insights so they actually land, making your financial narratives simpler, more concrete, and more compelling.
What you'll walk away with:
The "What, Why, So What" and ARCTIC frameworks for deeper variance analysis.
A two-stage reporting model that balances speed with insight.
A template for structuring performance review decks that tell a story.
Presentation techniques drawn from the SUCCES framework.
Featured Speakers
Christian Wattig
Founder and Lead Instructor
Inside FP&A
Ranga Bodla
VP, Field Engagement and Marketing
Oracle NetSuite
