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Building a Better Challenger Model: Leveraging AI/ML for Headcount Forecasting

Using an AI/ML forecasting tool alongside in-house models reveals weaknesses, enabling deeper planning and more accurate forecasts.
Sandeep Madduri
CEO and CO-Founder, Precanto
Paul Barnhurst
The FP&A Guy

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Overview

Can a finance challenger model powered by artificial intelligence/machine learning allow finance teams grappling with headcount forecasting work smarter, faster, and most strategically?

That’s the crux of the conversation between Precanto CEO Sandeep Madduri and The FP&A Guy, Paul Barnhurst, on a recent LinkedIn Live conversation, “How AI/ML can help transform headcount forecasting for FP&A.”

Madduri says that running an AI/ML headcount forecasting tool run alongside current in-house headcount models has the power to demonstrate where current models fail, and where they can be improved. This allows for deeper assessments of headcount planning, and more accurate forecasting.  

Their live conversation broadcast Nov. 13, but you can view the video and read highlights of the transcript, edited for clarity and length, below.

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Ravi Mohan
Former Co-Founder of Shasta Ventures
"Precanto's AI-powered insights help uncover trends and anomalies that otherwise would be missed. It's like having an expert analyst working 24/7."
Kurt Shintaffer
Fmr CFO, Apptio
"The FP&A AI Co-Pilot is a game-changer. It’s like having a financial analyst at your fingertips—quickly running what-if scenarios and getting important insights."
Drew Laxton
CFO at Extensiv
"With Precanto, finance teams can cut down manual work up to 50%, allowing them to meet SLA deadlines effortlessly and focus on strategic tasks."
Stu West
Silicon Valley CFO
"Precanto’s actionable insights using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics help finance teams tremendously."
Steven Wu
CFO at Guideline
"If you don’t know exactly where you stand with regard to headcount forecasting, you don’t know what you’re burning into the future from a cash perspective. After decades in finance it’s great to finally see a real solution with Precanto."
Liz Brittain
‍CFO at vArmour
"Precanto is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to redefine how finance and business unit leaders collaborate to drive efficiency in process, corporate growth, and spending."
Ravi Mohan
Former Co-Founder of Shasta Ventures

"Precanto is leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to redefine how finance and business unit leaders collaborate to drive efficiency in process, corporate growth, and spending."

Ravi Mohan
Former Co-Founder of Shasta Ventures

"If you don’t know exactly where you stand with regard to headcount forecasting, you don’t know what you’re burning into the future from a cash perspective. After decades in finance it’s great to finally see a real solution with Precanto."

Liz Brittain
CFO at vArmour

"Precanto’s actionable insights using artificial intelligence and predictive analytics help finance teams tremendously."

Steven Wu
CFO at Guideline

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