Variance Analysis

Understand why results differ from plan, and what to do.

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What this involves

Understand the reasons behind differences between actual results, budgets, forecasts and expectations.

A report saying the number is down twelve per cent is not analysis. We separate volume, price, mix and cost effects, distinguish timing differences from permanent ones, and assess the full year impact of each. Every material variance gets an owner and an action that carries into the next month.

What you get

What’s included

  • Monthly variance against budget and against forecast
  • Volume, price, mix and cost effects separated out
  • Permanent variances distinguished from timing differences
  • Full year impact of each variance assessed
  • An owner assigned to every material variance
  • Corrective actions tracked into the next cycle

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