The CFO Guide to Strategic Forecasting & Scenario Planning

Reactive Publishing

In today’s volatile business environment, CFOs must go beyond static budgets and reactive planning. The CFO Guide to Strategic Forecasting equips finance leaders with the tools, frameworks, and insights needed to anticipate change, manage risk, and shape long-term growth.
This comprehensive guide breaks down advanced forecasting models, scenario planning techniques, and real-world applications that transform raw data into actionable strategy. Whether it’s stress-testing assumptions, aligning financial plans with corporate objectives, or leveraging analytics to forecast with precision, this book empowers CFOs to lead with clarity in uncertainty.
Inside you’ll discover:

• Proven methods for building rolling forecasts and dynamic planning cycles
• Tools for scenario modeling and stress-testing against market volatility
• Strategies to integrate risk management into financial planning
• Best practices for communicating forecasts to boards and stakeholders
• How to harness AI, predictive analytics, and big data for next-level forecasting

Designed for forward-looking finance leaders, this book positions the CFO as a strategic navigator, able to steer the enterprise through uncertainty with confidence.