In his 26-minute presentation, Paul Ashley Head of Applications, Lloyds Development Capital Limited, explained how the company has successfully implemented a digitised approach to business partnering, financial forecasting, and the private equity valuation process. 

Computer simulations allow us to play out various scenarios repeatedly and assess the outcomes. It is also true for computer simulations that are used in finance. Through scenario analysis, we can gain some comfort and assurance that the decision taken is the right one given the circumstances. However, there are a few considerations with the use of artificial intelligence (AI). 

While automation has eliminated many repetitive tasks, the next step for FP&A is to develop advanced analytics capabilities.

On 17 November 2020, FP&A Trends Group gathered senior FP&A professionals from Electrolux, Jedox, Michael Page, Business Partnering Institute, and FP&A Trends Group who shared their insights on the five facets of the “New Normal” FP&A.

To manage business complexity, we need to focus on improving our processes. In this video, Saurabh Jain, explains how analytical journeys at different organisations usually look like.

FP&A takes an exciting path of transformation to meet the demands of modern business. Driver-based and predictive analytics are fundamental approaches for FP&A to adopt in order to move to the Leading Analytical Stage.