Join the Digital North American FP&A Circle on April 24 at 11:00 AM EDT / 8:00 AM PDT to explore how finance teams can integrate key elements — people, processes, data, technology, and analytics — to build a cohesive FP&A ecosystem.

This article provides a short summary of the 9th Paris FP&A Board, which was dedicated to FP&A Business Partnering in Action and took place on 4 February 2025.

FP&A teams that integrate therapist-like skills — active listening, trust-building and behavioural psychology — can significantly enhance their impact on decision-making and business performance

Peter Galik, Global Head of Innovation, Analytics and Automation at Takeda, shared an insightful case study about AI Agents in FP&A.

The 18th Geneva FP&A Board convened on 6 February 2025 at the stunning SPACES Quai de L’Île for an engaging session on modern FP&A Business Partnering.

Predictive Planning and Forecasting is redefining FP&A by blending statistical rigour, AI and business insight to improve accuracy, agility and decision-making in complex environments.

Mastering AI in FP&A isn’t just about technology — it’s about overcoming human resistance to change. Discover how emotional intelligence and structured change management can drive successful AI adoption in finance.

In this issue, we explore the critical aspects of profitability analysis. From smart pricing strategies to a proven framework for balancing investment and return and the power of profitability analysis in decision-making.

Amarnath Kamath, CFO at AXA Group Operations, shares how he restructured finance using a unique cooking analogy—ensuring processes and people are all in sync. He unlocked new strategic capacity by centralising routine tasks, creating specialist teams, and empowering Finance Business Partners.

Balancing centralised and decentralised FP&A models is key to improving efficiency, collaboration and business agility — learn how to optimise your structure.