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variance-analysis

Decompose Actual vs Budget vs Forecast variances into volume, price, and mix drivers.

Updated Aug 23, 2026
Search Tags:#narrative#analysis#decomposition#budget#forecast#waterfall#variance
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/kortix-ai/computer --skill variance-analysis-kortix-ai
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: variance-analysis
Source: https://github.com/kortix-ai/computer/tree/main/packages/kortix-opencode/skills/GENERAL-KNOWLEDGE-WORKER/variance-analysis
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/kortix-ai/computer --skill variance-analysis-kortix-ai

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Variance Analysis helps finance, planning, and operations teams understand performance gaps by decomposing Actual vs Budget and Forecast into actionable drivers, turning raw numbers into clear narratives.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Variance decomposition techniques (price, volume, mix) to isolate drivers of performance.
  • Threshold-based investigation prompts and structured narratives for management reporting.
  • Three-way comparison (Actual vs Budget vs Forecast) and waterfall-style reconciliation for quick oversight.

Quick Start

Analyze your latest period by decomposing Actual vs Budget vs Forecast into driver-level components and present a concise variance narrative and waterfall.

Frequently Asked Questions about variance-analysis

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

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How do I decompose financial variances into volume, price, and mix drivers?▼

Variance analysis compares Actual vs Budget vs Forecast to isolate performance drivers. It applies variance decomposition across product lines, departments, and regions, generating structured narratives and waterfall charts to explain financial gaps during monthly closes.

How do I generate a variance narrative for monthly close management reporting?▼

Variance narratives are generated by applying narrative-quality checks and guardrails to three-way Actual, Budget, and Forecast comparisons. This produces structured, actionable explanations of performance gaps for monthly close and management reporting.

Can I use waterfall charts to reconcile actuals against budget and forecast?▼

Waterfall charts bridge Actual, Budget, and Forecast figures by visualizing driver-level variance decomposition. This reconciliation maps volume, price, and mix components step-by-step, showing exactly how each driver contributes to the total performance gap.

Does variance analysis work for multiple departments, product lines, and regions?▼

Variance analysis scales across product lines, departments, and regions for financial planning. It decomposes Actual vs Budget vs Forecast gaps by segment, generating tailored driver-level narratives and waterfall summaries to guide regional or departmental decisions.

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