In this incredible business environment of high uncertainty and risk, many organisations have found themselves in the realm of “Unknown Unknowns".

So how we can plan for Unknown? How can we achieve flexible and dynamic Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) processes that support decision-making under uncertainty?

This article looks at the key concepts and definitions of both integrated and agile FP&A. Through the two case studies, we explore how to connect integrated FP&A from a finance view to deliver continuous and real-time planning through an operational and technology view.

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One key aspect of xP&A is integrated supply chain planning. It offers significant benefits, including real-time scenario planning, decision-making and collaboration between internal supply chain stakeholders, suppliers, and logistics partners. It also helps with Revenue and Profitability Management. 

Join us on 10 March 2022, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM GMT, to discuss how to enhance FP&A Agility with Supply Chain Planning.

Why are the KPIs an important component in FP&A? What can organisations do to design and build a robust KPI framework and deliver improved business performance?

For many organisations, the Strategy Gap is a major obstacle that systematically prevents businesses from truly maximizing their Strategic Planning efforts and sustainably creating value for their organization. 

The organisation used to spend over 52 weeks on planning, but with an accuracy of only 92% -- low when compared with the resources allocated.

There is no hiding that companies had to look hard and rely on deep financial analysis to weather a storm like most of us witnessed in 2020. One of the key components was the growing focus on the Profitability of their services and products line. Profitability became front and center, whether it was via cost management or revenue or investment management or ALL of the above.

In this issue, we have collected articles that explore the ZBB concept, its benefits and challenges; an in-depth guide to implementing this process. You will also find a short video with an insightful case study of ZBB delivered by Capita Portfolio FD.

Unlike traditional management methods, Financial Planning and Analysis solutions are a new way to manage your business rationally. With the FP&A systems in place, business processes become more accurate and agile, preparing your company for the challenges and uncertainties of today's economic climate.