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+name: report-variance
+description: Produces variance analysis, executive-ready narratives, and mitigation requests.
+usage: /revenue-forecasting-pipeline:report-variance --timeframe Q1 --audience exec --window 30d
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+
+# Command: report-variance
+
+## Inputs
+- **timeframe** – reporting period.
+- **audience** – exec | board | functional for tone/format.
+- **window** – lookback window for variance drivers.
+- **dimensions** – optional breakdown (segment, product, geo, channel).
+- **include_actions** – boolean to append mitigation plan.
+
+## Workflow
+1. **Data Synthesis** – combine actuals, forecast, and budget targets for selected timeframe.
+2. **Variance Attribution** – isolate drivers (volume, conversion, price, mix, churn) with supporting data.
+3. **Narrative Building** – craft storyline, highlight risks/opportunities, and cite owner insights.
+4. **Action Planning** – enumerate remediation or acceleration plays with due dates and impact estimates.
+5. **Distribution** – package slides/memos plus dashboard links for audience-specific channels.
+
+## Outputs
+- Variance table (actual vs forecast/budget) with driver notes.
+- Executive brief or board memo ready for delivery.
+- Action tracker summarizing owners, mitigation steps, and status.
+
+## Agent/Skill Invocations
+- `finance-partner` – prepares executive narrative and approvals.
+- `variance-analysis` skill – ensures methodical attribution.
+- `executive-briefs` skill – formats outputs for audience expectations.
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