financial projection
[fəˈnænʃəl prəˈdʒɛkʃən]
nounfemininepl: financial projections / projeções financeiras
projeção financeira
1. An estimate or forecast of future financial performance, typically including revenues, expenses, cash flow, and profitability based on historical data and assumptions
The startup presented a five-year financial projection to attract investors.
A startup apresentou uma projeção financeira de cinco anos para atrair investidores.
2. A detailed document showing predicted financial statements and key metrics for a specific period in the future
The financial projection showed expected growth of 20% annually.
A projeção financeira mostrou crescimento esperado de 20% ao ano.
3. In business planning, forecasted financial outcomes used for budgeting, decision-making, and strategic planning
Management reviewed the financial projection before approving the expansion plan.
A gestão revisou a projeção financeira antes de aprovar o plano de expansão.
Financial projections are critical in Brazilian business culture, particularly for securing funding from venture capital firms and banks. In corporate environments, these documents are often prepared by finance teams and are essential for strategic decision-making. The rigor and credibility of projections significantly impact investor confidence and loan approval rates. In the US, financial projections are standard requirements for business plans and investment pitches, with SEC regulations governing projections in public company contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
cooking the numbers (manipulating financial projections)
back of the envelope calculation (rough financial projection)
ballpark figure (approximate financial projection)
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