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Variance Analysis in FP&A: A Complete Guide to Managing Deviations: Tools, Techniques, and Strategies to Drive Financial Performance

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Reactive PublishingVariance analysis sits at the heart of FP&A, it’s the bridge between numbers on a page and the story behind business performance. In Variance Analysis in FP& A Complete Guide to Managing Deviations, Hayden Van Der Post draws on his expertise in finance to deliver a comprehensive roadmap for professionals tasked with explaining the "why" behind the numbers.

This book breaks down the complexities of variance analysis into a clear, structured process. From revenue deviations to expense management, from forecasting accuracy to management reporting, readers will gain tools and strategies that elevate their analysis from descriptive to actionable. With real-world frameworks, illustrative examples, and practical templates, you’ll learn how to transform variance reporting into insights that influence decision-making.

Whether you are an FP&A analyst, manager, or finance leader, this guide will help

Understand the root causes behind financial deviations

Master methods for analyzing revenue, cost, and margin variances

Deliver insights that executives value and act upon

Strengthen forecasting accuracy and scenario planning

Turn variance analysis into a strategic advantage

Clear, actionable, and rooted in best practices, this book is your ultimate playbook for mastering variance analysis and driving financial performance.

514 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2025

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