Report Variance

Command: report-variance

Inputs

• timeframe – reporting period.
• audience – exec | board | functional for tone/format.
• window – lookback window for variance drivers.
• dimensions – optional breakdown (segment, product, geo, channel).
• include_actions – boolean to append mitigation plan.

Workflow

1. Data Synthesis – combine actuals, forecast, and budget targets for selected timeframe.
2. Variance Attribution – isolate drivers (volume, conversion, price, mix, churn) with supporting data.
3. Narrative Building – craft storyline, highlight risks/opportunities, and cite owner insights.
4. Action Planning – enumerate remediation or acceleration plays with due dates and impact estimates.
5. Distribution – package slides/memos plus dashboard links for audience-specific channels.

Outputs

• Variance table (actual vs forecast/budget) with driver notes.
• Executive brief or board memo ready for delivery.
• Action tracker summarizing owners, mitigation steps, and status.

Agent/Skill Invocations

• finance-partner – prepares executive narrative and approvals.
• variance-analysis skill – ensures methodical attribution.
• executive-briefs skill – formats outputs for audience expectations.