At a time when finance is being challenged to add more value, getting the right attitude and mindset becomes critical to attract finance talent that is fit for purpose. This article zooms in on two important qualities of a good FP&A professional – Challenging and Compassionate.

I have previously written about 8 qualities which I believe characterize good FP&A performers. The article will explore what 2 of these – Curiosity and Creativity - can mean for Business Finance and FP&A in particular.

Taking into account the current pandemic situation, what can FP&A do to establish the organization’s long-term financial and operational resilience? In this article, you will find a framework that could help you transform challenges into opportunities.

As FP&A Professionals we spend a lot of time in meetings. A quick review of your Outlook - and you will barely find a day that is not filled with at least one meeting. In this article, you will find 3 rules that can help to ensure an effective meeting and allow the relevant decisions to be made and actions to be taken.

The image of a silo is one that is sealed off from its surroundings. It is insular and protected. In the organisation, this has tended to manifest itself in functional silos. Meaning Finance, HR, IT, R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing etc. It can, of course, apply broader to also divisions within an organisation or even regions / markets. How does this relate to Finance?

One of the advantages of working in the domain of FP&A is that it provides excellent opportunity to learn about many aspects of the business. This enables the individual to, not only do the job with a more solid ground, but to also get a better picture of what and how is done in the other departments. Additionally, working closely with colleagues from different functions increases one’s visibility in the organization. But how do you get started in FP&A?