6 Power BI Charts

6 Power BI Charts Every FP&A Pro Should Master

I recently dove deep into mastering Power BI visuals.
Why? Because the right chart can turn complex data into actionable insights.

Have you ever struggled with telling a compelling story using data?
Or maybe you've been overwhelmed by too many visual options?

It’s not just about choosing any chart.
It’s about picking the 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 chart for the 𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘵 purpose.

Here are 𝟲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝗜 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗙𝗣&𝗔 𝗽𝗿𝗼 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 to unlock clarity and drive better decisions:

1. 𝗪𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁
↳ Breaks down changes in key metrics step-by-step.
↳ Use for variance analysis or cost breakdowns.

2. 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁
↳ Tracks trends over time (e.g., revenue or expenses).
↳ Perfect for P&L or cash flow trends.

3. 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁
↳ Compares metrics across categories like departments.
↳ Ideal for analyzing budgets vs. actuals.

4. 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘅 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹
↳ Summarizes financial metrics in a compact table.
↳ Use for KPIs by business unit or period.

5. 𝗚𝗮𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁
↳ Measures performance against targets.
↳ Great for tracking budget utilization.

6. 𝗣𝗶𝗲/𝗗𝗼𝗻𝘂𝘁 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗿𝘁
↳ Shows proportions, like revenue by product line.
↳ Visually appealing for quick overviews.

These charts simplify financial analysis and deliver insights that stakeholders can act on immediately.

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