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xP&A Business Partnering model: Philip Morris International Case Study
xP&A Business Partnering model: Philip Morris International Case Study
September 24, 2021
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Business Partnering, Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A), FP&A Case Studies

In the current highly uncertain business environment, an xP&A business partner needs to be equipped with defined skills and competencies that bridge technical acumen, technology, and influence.

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Ways to Transform Traditional Controlling into xP&A
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July 19, 2021

By Stéphane Bonutto, CFO at Oerlikon Balzers

FP&A Tags:
Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A), FP&A Transformation, Integrated FP&A, Financial Planning and Analysis

By gaining a deep understanding of the key performance drivers outside of finance, and by expanding its field of prescriptive action into all functions across the enterprise, FP&A can move the next level up and transform itself into an extended Finance & Analysis (xP&A) organisation. This article explores why many of us still think in silos and reasons why traditional business controlling should evolve into extended planning and analysis (xP&A).

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Placing your FP&A Initiatives into Practical Execution
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July 2, 2021

By Ryan Sullivan, Principal at Collectiv

Ryan Sullivan is a Principal at Collectiv, a strategy and consulting firm focusing on applications of Microsoft Power BI and FP&A.

Ryan used his degree in Mathematics to form his core mindset as an FP&A analyst, before moving into business intelligence and eventually becoming a consultant.

Over the past few years, he has moved more into the back office to focus on management and operations. During his ten years of experience working in data analytics and FP&A, Ryan has built a reputation as a vocal advocate for empathy and building successful personal relationships as a key tenet of financial success.

FP&A Tags:
FP&A Strategic Planning, Collaborative FP&A, FP&A Team Building, Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A), Integrated FP&A

It’s often been said that we’re in the agile phase of strategic thinking – the stage of strategic thought that focuses on flexibility in planning and rapid, quickly responding iterations - and it really can’t be emphasised enough just how important it is to build a responsive and agile FP&A strategy. It makes all the difference between an efficient and high-performing strategy and one that’s dead in the dust.

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How Technology Can Help FP&A Bridge the Strategy Execution Gap
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June 9, 2021

By Oliver Sullivin, Head of FP&A Solution Consulting, Unit4

FP&A Tags:
FP&A Technology, Integrated FP&A, Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A), Collaborative FP&A, FP&A Strategic Planning

Does your organization’s strategy seem like a mystery or carefully guarded secret? Can it feel as if people's daily work doesn't relate to the direction where your business wants to go? Are people unable to access and understand your corporate goals easily? If you answered "Yes" to any of these scenarios, chances are that your organization is not as connected as it needs to be.

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5 Skills That Make xP&A Work
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June 2, 2021

By Bryan Lapidus, Director, FP&A Practice at the Association for Financial Professionals (AFP)

FP&A Tags:
Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A), Integrated FP&A, FP&A Skills

xP&A is extended planning and analysis, a term coined by Gartner to explain the technology that allows distributed inputs from the business units, algorithms and edge systems directly into the planning function. Information is dispersed, requiring a different set of skills to integrate the information. Here are five ways you can apply the structure of integrative intelligence to your xP&A process. 

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The Digital Pan-Australian FP&A Board Recording: The Art and Science of xP&A Business Partnering
The Art and Science of xP&A Business Partnering
May 13, 2021
FP&A Tags:
Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A), FP&A Business Partnering, FP&A Transformation

 At a time when the FP&A framework is being extended to the entire organisation (into Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A)), FP&A Business Partnering need to keep up with this new model to stay relevant and cutting edge. xP&A Business Partnering is now the latest trend that is going well beyond just Finance involving the entire organisation to move FP&A and planning to the next level.

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The Launch of the Oslo FP&A Board Modern Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A): Latest Trends and Developments

September 16, 2025

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The FP&A Trends Webinar Five Roles Every High-Performing FP&A Team Needs

September 17, 2025

The Face-to-Face Stockholm FP&A Board: Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model
The Face-to-Face Stockholm FP&A Board Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model

September 18, 2025

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The Face-to-Face Amsterdam FP&A Board Debunking FP&A Myths: Agile Strategies for Forecasts and Scenarios

September 23, 2025

Register The Digital North American FP&A Circle: The Winning Formula for FP&A Storytelling
The Digital North American FP&A Circle FP&A Storytelling: Craft Stories That Influence and Impact

September 24, 2025

The Face-to-Face Boston FP&A Board: Debunking FP&A Myths: Agile Strategies for Forecasts and Scenarios
The Face-to-Face Boston FP&A Board Transforming FP&A Together: Human & AI Synergy

October 7, 2025

register for the FP&A Trends Webinar:From What-If to What’s Next: Scenario Management for Modern FP&A
The FP&A Trends Webinar From What-If to What’s Next: Scenario Management for Modern FP&A

October 8, 2025

The Face-to-Face Chicago FP&A Board: Dynamic Shift: Mastering Predictive Planning & Forecasting
The Face-to-Face Chicago FP&A Board Dynamic Shift: Mastering Predictive Planning & Forecasting

October 9, 2025

The Face-to-Face San Francisco FP&A Board:From Insight to Impact: FP&A Business Partnering in Action
The Face-to-Face San Francisco FP&A Board From Insight to Impact: FP&A Business Partnering in the Age of AI

October 16, 2025

The Face-to-Face Houston FP&A Board: Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model
The Face-to-Face Houston FP&A Board Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model

October 21, 2025

Register The Digital North American FP&A Circle: Predictive Planning & Forecasting: Building Intelligence into Every Decision
The Digital North American FP&A Circle From Forecast to Action: Building Predictive Power into FP&A

October 22, 2025

The Face-to-Face Austin FP&A Board: Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)
The Face-to-Face Austin FP&A Board Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)

October 23, 2025

The Digital Nordic & Benelux & UKI FP&A Circle: First Steps into AI in FP&A: Getting Started Without Getting Overwhelmed
The Digital Nordic & Benelux & UKI FP&A Circle First Steps into AI in FP&A: Getting Started Without Getting Overwhelmed

November 5, 2025

The FP&A Trends Webinar: Mastering Data in FP&A – Building Analytical Capabilities for Strategic Growth and Informed Decision-Making
The FP&A Trends Webinar Mastering Data in FP&A: Turning Analytics into Strategic Advantage

November 12, 2025

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