YTD Costs Overview

Slide Content

The slide provides a comparison of planned versus actual operating expenses over a six-month period, with a year-to-date (YTD) summary. Planned cost, actual cost, and the difference between the two are shown for each month. Planned cost indicates the budgeted expenditure, actual cost represents the spending that occurred, and the difference shows the variance. A table lists the numeric values while bar and column graphs visualize the data trends. The negative values in the 'Difference' row suggest an underspend relative to the plan.

Graphical Look

• The slide background is white with a subtle top border design in teal and a matching left-side tab.
• The title is prominently displayed at the top in a large, bold font.
• Three horizontal bands, each in a different color (blue, green, and orange), represent planned cost, actual cost, and the difference, respectively; with arrowhead-like shapes indicating progression.
• A bar graph below the bands compares the planned and actual costs for each month using corresponding colors to the bands.
• A column graph to the right showcases the monthly differences, depicted in orange.
• Text within the graphs and tables is black, ensuring readability.
• Icons indicating the ability to edit the data and access the underlying Excel table are placed near the bar and column graphs.

The slide has a clean, professional look with a clear color-coded system to distinguish between the different types of cost data. The use of both tabular information and graphical representation allows for easy comprehension of the financial analysis.

Use Cases

• Presenting financial results to stakeholders in a business review meeting.
• Demonstrating cost management performance to a company's board or investors.
• Identifying trends and areas for cost-saving measures in a strategic planning session.
• Providing a clear visual for budget variance reports in a finance team meeting.