Join the face-to-face Houston FP&A Board on March 14 to discuss new trends in FP&A skills and capabilities.

In this video, Paul Barnhurst, Digicert’s Director of Finance Sales Operations and Analytics, talks about the recipe for success in building best-in-class teams with real impact.

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.

FP&A team should guide business leaders towards making informed decisions that ensure optimal performance during these difficult times. In doing so, we must harness the power of scenario-based planning. Below are the critical factors and steps in this process.

Getting a good compensation model is a key to attracting and retaining the best talent. But how can companies design the right bonus scheme — so they motivate professionals while protecting profitability? Let's explore the issues. 

By designing activities that lead to scale, we can achieve the necessary returns to capital and simultaneously create re-investment in the business that results in more fantastic career paths for employees. Financial planning and analysis professionals need to understand scaling to help with strategic recommendations to leaders.