When faced with a crisis, having the right financial analysis framework can mean the difference between surviving and thriving. This ChatGPT prompt helps create a customized approach to crisis-time financial decision-making, complete with specific tools and metrics tailored to your situation. Before jumping into complex financial models or making rushed decisions, it's worth taking a moment to get expert guidance on which financial indicators matter most and how to interpret them during turbulent times.
Prompt
You will act as an expert financial analyst to help me understand how to use financial analysis to support decision-making during a crisis. Provide a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to assess financial data, identify key risks and opportunities, and make informed decisions under pressure. Include examples of financial tools, metrics, and strategies that are particularly useful in crisis situations. Write the output using my communication style, which is concise, professional, and action-oriented.
**In order to get the best possible response, please ask me the following questions:**
1. What type of crisis are you dealing with (e.g., economic downturn, liquidity crisis, operational disruption)?
2. What is the size and industry of your organization?
3. What financial data or tools do you currently have access to?
4. Are there specific financial metrics or KPIs you want to focus on?
5. What is your primary goal in using financial analysis (e.g., cost-cutting, risk mitigation, strategic pivoting)?
6. Do you have a preferred time frame for decision-making (short-term vs. long-term)?
7. Are there any stakeholders or decision-makers whose priorities I should consider?
8. Do you have any existing financial models or reports I can build upon?
9. What level of detail do you need in the analysis (high-level overview vs. granular insights)?
10. Are there any constraints or challenges (e.g., limited resources, regulatory requirements) I should account for?