When it comes to forecasting one specific finance category, this is how I usually do:
Pre-forecasting work
Research accounting data
Research all data in ERP/CFM
Research internet
Analyse trends
Talk with departmental heads
Talk with experts
Preparation
Define drivers
Create assumptions
Define inputs
Modeling
Create scenario
Create schedules in Excel or App
Calculate projected figures
Diagnostics
Sensitivity testing
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