In this digest issue, you will find a practical guide examining how Agentic AI is driving the move toward autonomous finance, along with articles offering practical and reflective perspectives on what this shift means for FP&A professionals.

This digest issue focuses on storytelling as an everyday FP&A practice. Looking at narrative framing, mindset change and humour, these pieces highlight how FP&A professionals build credibility and trust through the choices they make in communication — often long before decisions are taken.

This digest brings together reflections on why forecasting remains fragile, where confusion with planning weakens outcomes, and how some teams are improving forecasting instead of trying to perfect it.

A decade is long enough to spot patterns — not just trends. As 2026 begins, we mark the launch of the 10th FP&A Trends Survey, once again inviting you to share what FP&A looks like in practice today — across regions, industries, and roles.

With the festive season approaching, I would like to extend my warmest wishes to you and your loved ones. May the future bring you peace, joy, and well-deserved rest, and may the year ahead be filled with opportunities and success.

In this digest, you’ll find a selection of FP&A Trends Papers and the FP&A Maturity Model Assessment. I chose them because they get underneath the surface — past the templates — and into the foundations that genuinely drive FP&A transformation.