This year’s FP&A Trends Survey draws on responses from 459 finance professionals across industries and regions and dives into the core elements that define modern Financial Planning and Analysis — from Integrated Financial Planning and Analysis and Scenario Management to data, technology, and team capabilities.

In this article, discover why FP&A has become the most powerful launchpad to the CFO role and what capabilities truly set future-ready finance leaders apart.

In this article, explore how FP&A professionals can turn the AI boom into a strategic advantage by combining smart tools with human judgment to drive business impact.

In this article, discover how Lindström transformed its finance controllers into strategic business partners through a practical, collaborative two-year development program.

This paper revisits five key FP&A roles: the Architect, the Analyst, the Data Scientist, the Data Storyteller, and the Influencer, which were first introduced in our 2021 research paper. We explore how these roles have evolved, their impact on Business Partnering, and how they will adapt to new challenges and technologies. 

FP&A teams that integrate therapist-like skills — active listening, trust-building and behavioural psychology — can significantly enhance their impact on decision-making and business performance