Holistic Project Budget

Occupy the high ground and define a holistic set of project financials --- the benefits (tangible and intangible), the one-time costs, recurring costs, and potential investments in future to further scale the business capability, if appropriate. ...

... "There are few things more distressing to a CFO than being told up front about only part of the costs involved in a proposed project. " ...

Via CIO Australia: Get Your Budget Approved by the CFO