variance-analysis

## Purpose Document budget variances with clear explanations and supporting context for leadership review. ## Usage - `/variance-analysis [period]` - Document variances for specific period --- ## Steps 1. **Prompt for variance data:** - Budget category - Budgeted amount - Actual amount - Variance ($and %) 2. **For each material variance, ask:** - What caused this variance? - Is it timing or permanent? - What corrective actions if needed? - Supporting context 3. **Search for supporting context:** - Meeting notes mentioning the category - Project files - Relevant decisions made 4. **Create variance analysis document** with: - Executive summary - Variance details by category - Explanations with context - Outlook for rest of period --- ## Output Format ```markdown # Variance Analysis: [Period] ## Executive Summary - Total variance: $[X] ([X]%) - Key drivers: [Top 2-3 factors] ## Material Variances ### [Category] - $[Variance] - **Budget:** $[Amount] - **Actual:** $[Amount] - **Variance:** $[Amount] ([X]%) - **Explanation:** [Reason] - **Type:** Timing / Permanent - **Outlook:** [Impact on rest of year] ```