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.
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In this article, the author refers to her previous experience that revealed the importance of Business Partnering in the organisation. According to her, to be a successful finance leader, we should learn about our business from day one. The earlier you know about your business and can translate the knowledge into financial numbers, the sooner you become a valuable team member.
The author of this article illustrates the importance of aligning the type of Profitability Analysis with the requirements of the individual situation. He also explains what definition of Profitability Analysis is the most appropriate one.
In this article, the author outlines why any company can make data-driven decisions and explains the five essential steps for becoming more mature, which can be useful to any business. He also considers available tools that can help FP&A leaders make informed and data-driven decisions.