Revenue bridge example of powerpoint layout

Description:

The image depicts a PowerPoint slide titled "Revenue Bridge Example Of PowerPoint Layout," which showcases a waterfall chart used to illustrate how an initial value (Q4 2017 Actual Revenue) is affected by a series of intermediate positive and negative factors, leading to a final value (Q4 2018 Actual Revenue). The chart is used in financial analysis to represent different changes contributing to the overall change in revenue.

Text Elements:

1. Revenue Bridge: 

Title of the chart, indicating the focus is on the explanation of changes in revenue.

2. ($ in millions): 

Denotes that the financial figures are in millions of dollars.

3. $40" and "$41: 

Represent the actual revenue in Q4 2017 and Q4 2018, respectively.

4. "$6," "$7," "$9," "$5," and "$8" : 

Indicate the incremental impact of different factors on revenue.

5. 2018 Price Increase, Non-Retail/Dollar Stores, Acquisitions, Lost Accounts/Pricing, and Macro Economy, Weather : 

These are the factors impacting the revenue change from 2017 to 2018.

6. The note below the chart: 

Indicates the graph is linked to an Excel spreadsheet, and the data can be edited by clicking and selecting "Edit Data."

Use Cases:

Such slides are valuable in various industries for financial reporting and strategy presentations:

1. Finance:

Use: Financial results presentation and analysis.

Presenter: Financial Analyst.

Audience: Investors, Shareholders.

2. Retail:

Use: Sales strategy and performance review.

Presenter: Sales Manager.

Audience: Management, Sales Team.

3. Manufacturing:

Use: Cost control and revenue impact analysis.

Presenter: Operations Manager.

Audience: Executives, Operations Staff.

4. Consulting:

Use: Client business performance review.

Presenter: Management Consultant.

Audience: Clients, Stakeholders.

5. Information Technology:

Use: Budgeting and project cost analysis.

Presenter: IT Project Manager.

Audience: Project Sponsors, IT Staff.

6. Marketing:

Use: Evaluating marketing campaign effectiveness.

Presenter: Marketing Director.

Audience: Marketing Team, Advertisers.

7. Pharmaceuticals:

Use: Drug development cost and return analysis.

Presenter: Finance Officer.

Audience: Board Members, R&D Team.