/report-variance

name: report-variance
description: Produces variance analysis, executive-ready narratives, and mitigation requests.
usage: /revenue-forecasting-pipeline:report-variance --timeframe Q1 --audience exec --window 30d

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.

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