In this article, the author explores the five essential pillars of FP&A, demonstrating their importance in successful FP&A practices and outlining why these are necessary for managing organisational value.

In this article, we explore why storytelling is, and has always been, an essential skill for FP&A and why it can be complicated to execute in practice.

To provide relevant business insights, FP&A need to act fast, adopt a business partnering mindset and leverage digital analytics. Five key pillars enable FP&A teams to shift from being a gatekeeper to an enabler.

Data storytelling is a growing trend that is picking pace with each passing day. In his new article, Soufyan Hamid describes the skills and quick tips to become an outstanding Data Storyteller.

Watch this video from Valerie Martin, Finance Director at Autodesk, to learn more about optimising Soft Skills in your organisation.

Emotional Intelligence is another essential skill set to add to the list for effective FP&A Leadership. Emotions drive the human race, and while the world of FP&A is home to many analytical number crunchers, emotion is the fundamental factor influencing decision-making.