In this digest, you will find our research paper itself; an article about the essence of driver-based modelling and data lineage concepts; a video case study of predictive analytics for planning; and an argument for using technology to effect FP&A transformation.

In this issue, you will find: our research on emerging FP&A skills; a crash course in one of the most important capabilities, data storytelling; an article on the new role of the FP&A Architect; a compelling analogy between gardening and FP&A; and a video on the changing FP&A skillset.

In this digest, we decided to collect content that best addresses these four themes: Scenario Management, Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A),  FP&A Team Roles, and Predictive Analytics.

This issue contains our recent white paper on FP&A Storytelling; a guide to fixing common Data Visualisation errors; an article about the increasing importance of storytelling to the finance role; a breakdown of the practical steps involved in good storytelling; and a video explaining how to optimise FP&A Dashboards.

The theme for this digest is FP&A Transformation – the adoption of an automated, fact-based approach to planning that facilitates faster, more agile decision-making. FP&A Transformation is about more than just the application of technology, though; it redefines processes and collaboration across many functions.

Today, the FP&A Business Partner is a Change Agent that knows the business and challenges the status quo to improve. That is why, for this issue, we have chosen to share content delving further into FP&A Business Partnering. As the supply chain is one of the key functions for FP&A Business Partners to collaborate with, you will also find a guide to managing supply chain variability.