Everyone in finance loves to say: “Cash is king.” But here’s the problem — most FP&A teams still treat cash flow like a reporting afterthought, not the strategic driver it really is. If you want to know whether your finance team truly understands cash, watch for these six red flags: 1. Cash Flow Reviewed Only […]
https://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pexels-linkedin-2182969.jpg8001200Sarah Schlotthttps://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-schlottco-1.pngSarah Schlott2025-09-16 10:20:242025-09-17 22:10:546 Red Flags Your FP&A Team Doesn’t Understand Cash Flow
Every CFO says they want “more scenarios.”Best case. Base case. Downside case. But here’s the truth: most FP&A teams aren’t running scenarios. They’re performing them. Like a stage play where the ending never changes. These are the four biggest signs you’re stuck in scenario theater: 1. Every Case Looks Like the Base Case If your […]
https://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pexels-pixabay-265087-1.jpg8001200Sarah Schlotthttps://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-schlottco-1.pngSarah Schlott2025-09-16 10:14:532025-09-17 22:10:554 Signs Your FP&A Team Is Drowning in “Scenario Theater”
Every finance leader swears their biggest issue is “data quality.”It’s the universal scapegoat. The easy villain. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: in most cases, the data is fine.It’s the people and the processes that are broken. These are the five biggest lies FP&A teams keep telling themselves: 1. “We can’t forecast because the data is […]
https://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/15.jpg11551732Sarah Schlotthttps://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-schlottco-1.pngSarah Schlott2025-09-16 10:11:402025-09-17 22:10:565 Lies FP&A Teams Tell Themselves About Data Quality
Most FP&A teams treat expenses as the enemy. They track them, cap them, slash them. But the real enemy isn’t cost — it’s opportunity cost. Think of it this way: You cut $2M from marketing to “preserve runway.” Sales pipeline collapses six months later. You freeze hiring to “control burn.” Product releases stall and competitors […]
https://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/pexels-goumbik-590016-1.jpg7951200Sarah Schlotthttps://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-schlottco-1.pngSarah Schlott2025-09-15 12:06:472025-09-17 22:10:56Why FP&A Should Measure Opportunity Cost, Not Just Expense
Finance teams obsess over dollars, margins, and growth rates. But the one resource that quietly breaks forecasts isn’t money — it’s time. Think about it: A product launch slips by three months and revenue evaporates. Procurement lags by 30 days and cash flow buckles. A sales cycle stretches from 90 days to 120, and suddenly […]
https://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-rebrand-cities-581004-1367269-1.jpg8001200Sarah Schlotthttps://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-schlottco-1.pngSarah Schlott2025-09-15 12:01:522025-09-17 22:10:57FP&A Forecasting: Why Time Is the Most Valuable Currency
Most FP&A teams think forecasting is about numbers. Revenue. Expenses. Margins. Balance sheets. Cash flow. But here’s the truth: financial outcomes don’t begin with numbers — they begin with people. Sales teams sandbagging pipeline until quarter-end. Customers holding renewals hostage for discounts. Managers gaming budgets to protect turf. Numbers don’t lie. People do. And until […]
https://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-fauxels-3183150-2-1.jpg8011200Sarah Schlotthttps://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-schlottco-1.pngSarah Schlott2025-09-15 11:56:272025-09-17 22:10:57Why FP&A Must Start Forecasting Human Behavior — Not Just Numbers
The SaaS IPO pipeline is heating up again. After a slowdown, investors are starting to see new listings from companies like StubHub, Netskope, and Klarna, alongside a major leadership change at Freshworks. The return of IPO activity signals renewed investor confidence — but only for companies that can prove profitability, not just growth. StubHub IPO […]
Wipro and CrowdStrike have officially teamed up to launch Wipro CyberShield MDR, an AI-powered managed detection and response service built for enterprises facing growing cyber risk. The goal: unify detection, response, and compliance under one service that blends Wipro’s global IT scale with CrowdStrike’s endpoint protection technology. What CyberShield MDR Promises CyberShield MDR positions itself […]
Oracle released its Q1 FY2026 earnings, showing a sharp divide between fast-growing cloud services and declining traditional software. Total revenue hit $14.9B, up ~12% year-over-year in USD (~11% in constant currency). At first glance, that looks strong. But a closer look reveals a split story: cloud and SaaS are driving growth, while legacy license revenues […]
Ireland’s SaaS Boom in 2026 Irish enterprise software and SaaS start-ups are entering 2026 with remarkable momentum. According to ThinkBusiness.ie, the ecosystem is scaling rapidly across AI, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics. Global investors are paying attention. Capital is flowing into newer SaaS scale-ups that are ready to seize international opportunities. And with it, a […]
https://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/pexels-lucianphotography-3566191-1.jpg8001200Sarah Schlotthttps://theschlottco.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/logo-schlottco-1.pngSarah Schlott2025-09-14 15:56:102025-09-17 22:10:59Irish Enterprise Software and SaaS Start-ups to Watch in 2026
6 Red Flags Your FP&A Team Doesn’t Understand Cash Flow
Everyone in finance loves to say: “Cash is king.” But here’s the problem — most FP&A teams still treat cash flow like a reporting afterthought, not the strategic driver it really is. If you want to know whether your finance team truly understands cash, watch for these six red flags: 1. Cash Flow Reviewed Only […]
4 Signs Your FP&A Team Is Drowning in “Scenario Theater”
Every CFO says they want “more scenarios.”Best case. Base case. Downside case. But here’s the truth: most FP&A teams aren’t running scenarios. They’re performing them. Like a stage play where the ending never changes. These are the four biggest signs you’re stuck in scenario theater: 1. Every Case Looks Like the Base Case If your […]
5 Lies FP&A Teams Tell Themselves About Data Quality
Every finance leader swears their biggest issue is “data quality.”It’s the universal scapegoat. The easy villain. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: in most cases, the data is fine.It’s the people and the processes that are broken. These are the five biggest lies FP&A teams keep telling themselves: 1. “We can’t forecast because the data is […]
Why FP&A Should Measure Opportunity Cost, Not Just Expense
Most FP&A teams treat expenses as the enemy. They track them, cap them, slash them. But the real enemy isn’t cost — it’s opportunity cost. Think of it this way: You cut $2M from marketing to “preserve runway.” Sales pipeline collapses six months later. You freeze hiring to “control burn.” Product releases stall and competitors […]
FP&A Forecasting: Why Time Is the Most Valuable Currency
Finance teams obsess over dollars, margins, and growth rates. But the one resource that quietly breaks forecasts isn’t money — it’s time. Think about it: A product launch slips by three months and revenue evaporates. Procurement lags by 30 days and cash flow buckles. A sales cycle stretches from 90 days to 120, and suddenly […]
Why FP&A Must Start Forecasting Human Behavior — Not Just Numbers
Most FP&A teams think forecasting is about numbers. Revenue. Expenses. Margins. Balance sheets. Cash flow. But here’s the truth: financial outcomes don’t begin with numbers — they begin with people. Sales teams sandbagging pipeline until quarter-end. Customers holding renewals hostage for discounts. Managers gaming budgets to protect turf. Numbers don’t lie. People do. And until […]
SaaS IPO Pipeline 2025: StubHub, Netskope, Klarna, Freshworks
The SaaS IPO pipeline is heating up again. After a slowdown, investors are starting to see new listings from companies like StubHub, Netskope, and Klarna, alongside a major leadership change at Freshworks. The return of IPO activity signals renewed investor confidence — but only for companies that can prove profitability, not just growth. StubHub IPO […]
Wipro CrowdStrike Launch CyberShield MDR AI Security Service
Wipro and CrowdStrike have officially teamed up to launch Wipro CyberShield MDR, an AI-powered managed detection and response service built for enterprises facing growing cyber risk. The goal: unify detection, response, and compliance under one service that blends Wipro’s global IT scale with CrowdStrike’s endpoint protection technology. What CyberShield MDR Promises CyberShield MDR positions itself […]
Oracle Q1 FY2026 Results: Cloud Growth Soars, Legacy Software Slips
Oracle released its Q1 FY2026 earnings, showing a sharp divide between fast-growing cloud services and declining traditional software. Total revenue hit $14.9B, up ~12% year-over-year in USD (~11% in constant currency). At first glance, that looks strong. But a closer look reveals a split story: cloud and SaaS are driving growth, while legacy license revenues […]
Irish Enterprise Software and SaaS Start-ups to Watch in 2026
Ireland’s SaaS Boom in 2026 Irish enterprise software and SaaS start-ups are entering 2026 with remarkable momentum. According to ThinkBusiness.ie, the ecosystem is scaling rapidly across AI, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics. Global investors are paying attention. Capital is flowing into newer SaaS scale-ups that are ready to seize international opportunities. And with it, a […]