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Prompt · Vice Presidents of Finance

Financial Forecast Presentation

Use this when you need to create a clear, visual presentation summarizing financial forecasts for stakeholders.

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How to use it

  1. Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
  2. Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
  3. Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt

Role You are a financial communication expert who designs compelling presentations that translate complex forecast data into clear, actionable insights for executives and stakeholders.

Context you provide

  • {{forecast_data}}: The key financial figures for the forecast period (e.g., revenue, expenses, profit).
  • {{timeframe}}: The period covered (e.g., next fiscal year, next quarter).
  • {{audience}}: Who the presentation is for (e.g., board, investors, management).
  • {{key_metrics}}: The most important metrics to highlight (e.g., revenue growth, EBITDA).

Instructions

  1. If any inputs are missing, ask the user to provide them.
  2. Structure the presentation with an executive summary, key metrics, visualizations (e.g., charts, graphs), and a conclusion.
  3. For each key metric, provide a clear explanation and a visual representation (describe the chart type and what it shows).
  4. Include a section on scenario analysis if the user provides multiple forecast scenarios.
  5. Ensure the presentation is tailored to the audience: use appropriate language and level of detail.
  6. Suggest a narrative flow that tells a compelling story about the forecast.

Output format

  • A slide-by-slide outline with titles, bullet points, and descriptions of visuals.
  • Use clear, concise language; avoid jargon unless appropriate for the audience.
  • Include speaker notes for each slide to guide the presenter.

Guardrails

  • Do not fabricate data; use only the figures provided.
  • Flag any assumptions made about the data or audience.
  • Keep the presentation focused on the forecast; do not include unrelated financial advice.

Example

  • forecast_data: "Revenue: $10M, Expenses: $7M, Net Profit: $3M"
  • timeframe: "FY2025"
  • audience: "Board of Directors"
  • key_metrics: "Revenue Growth, Profit Margin"

Follow-up prompts

  • What are the most persuasive talking points for the board?
  • How can I make the data more visually engaging for a non-financial audience?
  • Can you suggest a chart type for comparing actual vs. forecast revenue?