Use variance-analysis on these actuals and budget for [period]. Apply [materiality threshold]. Show the arithmetic and explain only causes supported by the supplied evidence. Put unverified explanations in a questions list.

Review: Check signs, materiality, currencies, and period alignment. Review commentary before management reporting.
Source: https://github.com/anthropics/knowledge-work-plugins/blob/33eeda1e8fd856455b05479d13a0f85b5f803744/finance/skills/variance-analysis/SKILL.md
Source inspected 2026-10-18. Not run-tested.