Analyze budget vs actual variances in Excel with drill-down and root cause analysis. Use when performing variance analysis or explaining budget differences. Trigger with phrases like 'excel variance', 'analyze budget variance', 'actual vs budget'.
Performs budget vs actual variance analysis with drill-down and root cause identification. Triggers when analyzing Excel variances or explaining budget differences using phrases like 'excel variance' or 'analyze budget'.
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assets/README.mdreferences/README.mdreferences/variance-formulas.mdscripts/README.mdPerforms comprehensive budget vs actual variance analysis with automated drill-down, root cause identification, and executive reporting.
| Error | Cause | Solution |
|---|---|---|
| Missing periods | Data gaps | Fill with zeros or interpolate |
| Percentage calc error | Zero budget | Use IF to handle div/0 |
| Misaligned categories | Changed chart of accounts | Create mapping table |
Example: Monthly P&L Variance Request: "Analyze why we missed budget by $500K this month" Result: Variance waterfall showing revenue shortfall offset by OPEX savings
Example: Department Budget Review Request: "Which departments are over budget YTD?" Result: Ranked list by variance magnitude with drill-down to line items
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