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variance-analysis-cmd

Decompose financial variances into drivers with narrative and waterfall outputs.

Updated Mar 1, 2026
Search Tags:#waterfall#financial-analysis#variance-analysis#budget-vs-actual#driver-decomposition#period-comparison
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/stanleykao72/goclaw-plugins --skill variance-analysis-cmd
Or copy as Structured Prompt for Agent▼
Please help me install this Agent Skill.
Skill: variance-analysis-cmd
Source: https://github.com/stanleykao72/goclaw-plugins/tree/main/finance/skills/variance-analysis-cmd
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/stanleykao72/goclaw-plugins --skill variance-analysis-cmd

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

What problem does it solve?

Decompose variances in financial results into underlying drivers, provide narrative explanations for significant variances, and generate waterfall analyses to support budgeting and reporting workflows.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Driver-based variance decomposition for revenue, OPEX, capex, and headcount
  • Narrative explanations for significant variances with business context
  • Text-based waterfall analysis showing each driver’s contribution to total variance
  • Use cases including budget vs actual, period comparison, and multi-entity variance
  • Trend context and recommended follow-ups for ongoing monitoring

Quick Start

Invoke the command /variance-analysis <area> <period-comparison> to generate a full variance report.

Frequently Asked Questions about variance-analysis-cmd

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

FAQPage Schema
How do I decompose budget vs actual variances into underlying drivers?▼

Budget vs actual variance decomposition breaks down financial results into underlying drivers, generating narrative explanations and waterfall visuals to support budgeting and reporting workflows.

What is driver-based variance analysis and when do I need it?▼

Driver-based variance analysis isolates factors causing financial deviations. You need this technique when explaining significant period-over-period revenue, OPEX, capex, or headcount variances to stakeholders.

Can I generate a waterfall analysis for period-over-period revenue comparisons?▼

Yes, you can generate a text-based waterfall analysis for period-over-period revenue comparisons. The visual output shows each underlying driver's specific contribution to the total variance.

How do I start a variance analysis report for multiple entities?▼

To start a multi-entity variance analysis report, invoke the command by specifying your target area and period comparison. This generates a full report with top-down summaries and driver-level details.

What data do I need to provide for financial variance decomposition?▼

Financial variance decomposition requires user-provided actual and plan data. You must supply these datasets to decompose variances across multiple levels of granularity into underlying drivers.

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