The cash flow variance is analyzed by comparing the different combinations of Scenario and Year dimensions. For example, variance can be calculated between Actual 2010 and Actual 2009.
The report enables you to understand and adapt your company's strategy. The report helps you analyze the cash flow accounts across different Scenario and Year combinations.
To compile the Cash Flow Variance report:
From the Oracle BI EE Global Header, select the Dashboards link, then select the OFMA menu list, and then select Oracle Financial Management Analytics.
From Oracle Financial Management Analytics, select the Cash Flow dashboard tab.
From POV Selector, select the required POV dimensions that you want to use for the dashboard, and then click Apply.
See Setting the Point of View in Oracle Financial Management Analytics.
In the Variance Analysis POV selector, select the following dimension members from the list:
Scenario 2 and Year 2 dimension combinations
Scenario 3 and Year 3 dimension combinations
The report displays the following information:
Table 24. Cash Flow Variance – Report Details
| Report in Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Accounts Name | The account description |
| Scenario and Year combination | The account value based on only dashboard POV selector - Scenario, and Year |
| Scenario 2 and Year 2 combination | The account value based on Report prompt POV - Scenario 2, and Year 2 |
| Variance Column | Information about the calculated variance between the third column and fourth column. Note: If the calculated variance contains negative values, then the value is represented in red within parentheses. In OFMA, the variance analysis reports exhibit the expense reporting behavior. The following are the expense reporting properties:
|
| Scenario and Year combination | The account value based on only dashboard POV selector - Scenario, and Year. |
| Scenario 3 and Year 3 combination | The account value based on Report prompt POV- Scenario 3, and Year 3. |
| Variance Column | Information about the calculated variance between the sixth column and seventh column Note: If the calculated variance contains negative values, then the value is represented in red within parentheses. In OFMA, the variance analysis reports exhibit the expense reporting behavior. The following are the expense reporting properties:
|