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Duration 14 hours
Course Outline
Introduction to Power BI in Finance
- Exploring the Power BI ecosystem
- Key data types and features relevant to financial analysis
- Understanding the specific reporting needs for payroll and cash flow
Data Sources and Modeling
- Importing payroll and cash flow data from Excel or CSV files
- Constructing data models using relationships and calculated columns
- Managing time intelligence for payroll cycles and monthly trend analysis
Cash Flow Dashboards
- Visualizing inflows, outflows, and overall cash position over time
- Conducting variance analysis and comparing forecasts
- Designing KPI cards, line charts, and waterfall charts
Payroll Reporting in Power BI
- Organizing payroll datasets including earnings, benefits, and taxes
- Generating reports segmented by department, location, or employee type
- Detecting payroll trends, anomalies, and primary cost drivers
DAX for Financial Calculations
- Applying basic DAX for cash flow computations, such as net cash and rolling balances
- Defining payroll-specific measures like total compensation and tax ratios
- Leveraging DAX for cumulative and monthly data breakdowns
Report Automation and Sharing
- Publishing dashboards to the Power BI Service
- Configuring data refresh schedules and report subscriptions
- Securely sharing reports with finance and HR teams
Best Practices and Use Case Walkthroughs
- Creating clear and insightful financial dashboards
- Modeling cash flow scenarios using what-if parameters
- Case study: Implementing a comprehensive payroll overview with employee-level drill-down capabilities
Summary and Next Steps
Requirements
- Fundamental knowledge of financial principles and payroll concepts
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Target Audience
- Finance professionals responsible for payroll and cash flow reporting
- HR analysts and payroll management specialists
- Business analysts and Power BI practitioners within finance teams
Testimonials (2)
How to use relationships in Power BIand the differences between columns and measurements
LEUNG Chun Hei - HAESL
Course - Advanced Power BI: Data Modeling, DAX, and Enhanced Analytics
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