The variance is displayed both as an absolute value and also as a percentage.

The year is selected by using a global filter.

The Original “Date” field is configured as a Row field, which breaks down sales by month.

Month over month pivot table field list

The Sales field has been added to the Values field three times.

Month over month pivot table field list

Month over month pivot table field list

Month over month pivot table field list

Month over month pivot table field list

Date field grouped by Years and Months

Sales field configuration

Difference as value configuration

Difference as percentage configuration