This paper explores how FP&A teams can lead in an unpredictable era, drawing on insights from 260+ International FP&A Board meetings across 19 countries, 30+ research papers, and input from over 50,000 senior practitioners worldwide. We identified the top 5 trends that will shape FP&A in 2025 and beyond, therefore offering a roadmap for finance teams to become agile, data-driven partners capable of navigating complexity with confidence.

In this article, Tanbir Jasimuddin reflects upon a recent London FP&A Board meeting where Agile FP&A was discussed and combines it with his thoughts on an agile organisation.

In this article, the author compares the two most popular FP&A approaches, top-down and bottom-up planning, outlining the pros and cons of each.

This year’s FP&A Trends Survey, which has taken responses from 383 finance practitioners across diverse industries and regions, looks in depth at the ways FP&A supports data-led decision-making in the current dynamic landscape as well as the future developments that need to be implemented.

Organisations that master Integrated FP&A can turn threats into competitive advantages, transforming disruptions into growth opportunities. However, many struggle to build this capability. This Insights Paper offers a framework for implementing Integrated FP&A.

In this article, the author outlines how to strategically position FP&A in the business, leverage sales and operations planning (S&OP), and quickly advance from FP&A to Integrated Business Planning (IBP).