FP&A is going to thrive and evolve if it continues to enhance the decision-making process in an uncertain business environment. This is why we need to see a huge shift in the FP&A skill set. 

What is systems thinking and how can it be applied in a real-life finance business partnering scenario? A modern finance business partner requires a shift in mindset away from linear to more of interconnectedness.  

How does an accountant move from being a compliant type bean counter to a value-add influential finance business partner? The article looks into three thoughts that can be a good start.

Staying ahead of the competition requires FP&A to become a strategic business partner. Strategic finance business partnership primarily focuses on making the whole company stronger.

After spending 15 years in the corporate life holding various finance leadership roles within diversified range of industries and in organizations of different sizes and nature, I have realized that leadership is not about position, it’s all about perspective and our ability to create positive and strong influence within the organization.

This article zooms in on two qualities of a successful FP&A professional – Candidness and Courage. Why are they important for a career in FP&A?