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Introduction to Power BI in Finance

  • Exploring the Power BI ecosystem
  • Data types and key features relevant to financial analysis
  • Understanding reporting requirements for payroll and cash flow

Data Sources and Modeling

  • Importing payroll and cash flow data from Excel or CSV formats
  • Constructing data models using relationships and calculated columns
  • Implementing time intelligence for payroll cycles and monthly trends

Cash Flow Dashboards

  • Visualizing inflows, outflows, and cash position over time
  • Conducting variance analysis and comparing forecasts
  • Creating KPI cards, line charts, and waterfall charts

Payroll Reporting in Power BI

  • Structuring payroll datasets covering earnings, benefits, and taxes
  • Generating reports segmented by department, location, or employee type
  • Identifying payroll trends, anomalies, and cost drivers

DAX for Financial Calculations

  • Applying basic DAX for cash flow metrics such as net cash and rolling balances
  • Defining payroll-specific measures like total compensation and tax ratios
  • Utilizing DAX for cumulative calculations and monthly breakdowns

Report Automation and Sharing

  • Publishing dashboards to Power BI Service
  • Configuring data refresh schedules and report subscriptions
  • Securely sharing reports with finance and HR teams

Best Practices and Use Case Walkthroughs

  • Designing clear and insightful financial dashboards
  • Performing cash flow scenario modeling using what-if parameters
  • Case study: Comprehensive payroll overview with drill-down capabilities to employee level

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A foundational understanding of financial and payroll concepts
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

Target Audience

  • Finance professionals engaged in payroll and cash flow reporting
  • HR analysts and payroll managers
  • Business analysts and Power BI users within finance teams
 14 Hours

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