This article is about a basic understanding of main value creation concepts and how those impact the work of FP&A. We take a look at value creation from a financial lens – the DuPont analysis framework for calculating return on investment (ROI).
FP&A challenges around leveraging better technology have been well documented but relatively little has been written about the environment that FP&A works within. How that can help FP&A have more impact?
Change is inevitable. And a process of change – a story – starts always with a question. Why do FP&A professionals need to ask more effective questions? Where should you start?
While rolling forecasts have clear benefits, their successful implementation needs to consider several risk areas. The purpose of this article is to explore what consequences and costs a move to rolling forecasting has for the other actors involved in the process.
This article explores to what extent both Lean and Six Sigma can be applicable to FP&A work. Are such techniques still relevant today? The answer is yes.
This article zooms in on two qualities of a successful FP&A professional – Candidness and Courage. Why are they important for a career in FP&A?
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Many organisations over the last few years have been drumming on the need to become more data-driven and more “digital”. This short article looks at what potential implications that has for the Finance and Business Finance / FP&A function in particular.
In this article, we will look at why Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) tends not to be involved in Cash Flow and why that can be dangerous and short-sighted.
We will also look at what are some of the key elements of a good Cash Flow-focused mindset that FP&A can develop.
This article focuses on why there is a risk of too much focus on the profit and loss (P&L) or income statement and too little focus on the Balance Sheet among FP&A practitioners.
Change is the new normal. However, it is believed that most complex changes fail to deliver the promised benefits. How can FP&A help organisations navigate through a complex change? Find out the answer in this article.