Variance Analysis

Purpose

Document budget variances with clear explanations and supporting context for leadership review.

Usage

• /variance-analysis [period] - Document variances for specific period

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Steps

1. Prompt for variance data:

   • Budget category
   • Budgeted amount
   • Actual amount
   • Variance ($and %)

2. For each material variance, ask:

   • What caused this variance?
   • Is it timing or permanent?
   • What corrective actions if needed?
   • Supporting context

3. Search for supporting context:

   • Meeting notes mentioning the category
   • Project files
   • Relevant decisions made

4. Create variance analysis document with: