Budget Variance Analysis
Produce a structured budget variance analysis from actual vs budget figures. Use when asked to analyse budget variances, explain underspend or overspend, write a variance commentary, or investigate why actuals differ from plan. Produces a categorised variance table with root cause analysis and management commentary.
Install
npx pm-claude-skills add --agent claude # or codex · cursor · gemini · hermes
# or one-line MCP (every skill, any client):
claude mcp add pm-skills -- npx -y pm-claude-skills-mcpWhat to give it
- Actuals and budget figures — paste as table or describe line by line
- Period — month / quarter / YTD
- Materiality threshold — e.g. £10k or 5%
- Known reasons for variances — if any
- Audience — CFO / board / management / auditor
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Budget Variance Analysis is one of 174 open-source professional AI agent skills.
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