{"slug":"fpa-forecasting-advisor","title":"fpa-forecasting-advisor","summary":"Reference framework for financial planning and analysis (FP&A) covering driver-based budgeting, rolling forecasts, zero-based budgeting (ZBB), scenario and sensitivity analysis, budget-versus-actual variance analysis, long-range planning (LRP), integrated P&L/balance sheet/cash f","platform":"Claude","tags":[],"authorName":"LLM Mart","authorSlug":"llm-mart","score":0,"source":"github","price":null,"verified":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-05T21:52:08.63467Z","repo":{"url":"https://github.com/VincentChuWaiChow/vanguard-frontier-agentic","stars":24,"forks":3,"license":"Apache-2.0","updatedAt":"2026-10-05T13:00:24Z"},"bodyHtml":"<h1>FP&amp;A Forecasting &amp; Budgeting Advisor Skill</h1>\n<p>Reference framework for financial planning and analysis (FP&amp;A) — driver-based budgeting, rolling forecasts, scenario and sensitivity analysis, zero-based budgeting (ZBB), budget-versus-actual variance analysis, long-range planning (LRP), integrated P&amp;L/BS/CF modeling, xP&amp;A, and FP&amp;A technology platform selection.</p>\n<h2>Coverage</h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Driver-based budgeting</strong> — driver hierarchy design, revenue driver models by business model (SaaS ARR, manufacturing units × ASP, professional services utilization, retail basket size), model design principles, circularity risk, auditability, and US GAAP / IFRS / UK FRS 102 considerations (ASC 606 / IFRS 15 revenue recognition timing; ASC 842 / IFRS 16 lease treatment impact on EBITDA forecasts)</li>\n<li><strong>Rolling forecasts</strong> — configurations (monthly 12+0, quarterly 4+8, 6-quarter rolling), rolling vs. static budget comparison, forecast accuracy metrics (MAPE, bias, RMSE), lock-window discipline, driver ownership, and forecast vs. target separation governance</li>\n<li><strong>Scenario and sensitivity analysis</strong> — three-scenario framework (base / upside / downside), internal consistency requirements, tornado chart construction, two-variable sensitivity tables, Monte Carlo applicability and limitations, and ASC 606 / IFRS 15 variable consideration interaction</li>\n<li><strong>Budget-vs-actual variance analysis</strong> — revenue variance decomposition (volume / price / mix), expense variance decomposition (volume / rate), manufacturing standard cost variances (material price, material usage, labor rate, labor efficiency, overhead volume), MD&amp;A materiality thresholds (SEC Reg S-K Item 303), and BvA vs. FvA governance distinction</li>\n<li><strong>Long-range planning (LRP) and zero-based budgeting (ZBB)</strong> — LRP construction sequence (strategic assumptions → revenue build → margin structure → integrated 3-statement model → WACC/terminal value → scenario overlay), ZBB decision-package methodology, cost classification (essential / value-adding / discretionary), ZBB variants (full / modified / rotational / mindset), and integrated P&amp;L/BS/CF model validation checklist</li>\n<li><strong>FP&amp;A technology and xP&amp;A</strong> — platform landscape comparison (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights/Workday Adaptive Planning, OneStream XF, Vena, IBM Planning Analytics/TM1, Oracle EPM Cloud/EPBCS, SAP Analytics Cloud), platform selection evaluation criteria (functional, technical, TCO), xP&amp;A integration dimensions (workforce/HR, sales/CRM, supply chain, marketing, capital planning), and data governance requirements (version control, access control, SOX audit trail)</li>\n<li><strong>MD&amp;A support and key risk flags</strong> — MD&amp;A narrative role of FP&amp;A, forward-looking statement safe harbor (PSLRA), common modeling errors (circular references, unbalanced balance sheet, revenue timing mismatch, lease liability omission, forecast/target confusion, covenant breach risk)</li>\n</ul>\n<h2>Companion Agent</h2>\n<p><code>finance-fpa-forecasting-advisor-agent</code></p>\n<h2>Standards and Frameworks Cited</h2>\n<p>ASC 606, IFRS 15, ASC 842, IFRS 16, ASC 330, IAS 2, ASC 230, IAS 7, ASC 350-40, IAS 38, SEC Reg S-K Item 303 (17 CFR § 229.303), PSLRA (1995), UK FRS 102, CGMA Finance Business Partner Competency Framework, AFP Planning/Budgeting/Forecasting Guide, Gartner xP&amp;A Research, Damodaran equity risk premium methodology</p>\n","files":[{"path":"metadata.json","sizeBytes":2313,"isText":true},{"path":"README.md","sizeBytes":3305,"isText":true},{"path":"SKILL.md","sizeBytes":33233,"isText":true}],"reviewScore":null,"reviewSummary":null,"trust":{"provenance":"trusted-source-unreviewed","notice":"Community-authored content, reproduced verbatim and not vetted as instructions. 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