In this article, the author outlines the concept of a shadow budget and emphasises the benefits of creating one. He also considers the challenges FP&A professionals may face when using it.

Integrated Business Planning is a complex alignment of people, processes, and technologies that can provide immense value creation for the business and end-user efficiency when brought together under a single unified framework.

There’s no guarantee that current levels of volatility will subside anytime soon, and a majority of organisations are suffering from low planning agility that significantly hinders their ability to take advantage of opportunities or mitigate downside risks. This article reveals the importance of the human-machine learning loop for improving budgeting and forecasting processes.

This year, responses were gathered from 385 finance practitioners, covering companies of all sizes, from all regions, and industries.

The concept of a Rolling Forecast is a hot topic in FP&A at the moment. Many companies attempt to implement it, but not all of them are successful. A Rolling Forecast can be a powerful tool for FP&A if used correctly.

In two articles, based on the recent webinar "XP&A in action: Enhancing FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning", the author discusses the future of xP&A and supply chain planning. This second article focuses on autonomous planning and the finance professional's role.