This report summarises the key takeaways from the 34th London FP&A Board, held on September 24, 2024, on agile strategies for forecasts and scenarios.

In this article, the author compares the two most popular FP&A approaches, top-down and bottom-up planning, outlining the pros and cons of each.

In this edition of the digest, we have curated articles, video presentations, and research papers that demonstrate how the FP&A Trends Maturity Model can help you benchmark your capabilities against best practices and create a tailored transformation roadmap for your organisation.

Watch the recording to hear practical insights and real-world experiences on moving to the FP&A Scenario Management from senior finance practitioners and thought leaders from Veganz Group AG, Citizens, and Planful.

In this video, Pieter van Loosbroek, Global Process Lead FP&A at The HEINEKEN Company, shares how they leverage the FP&A Trends Maturity Model to assess and elevate their FP&A capabilities. He also explains how they identify improvement areas, set ambitious goals and build a strategic roadmap, turning insights into action that enhances performance across the organisation.

In this article, the author reveals how FP&A teams can help businesses with forecasts. He reflects on Nate Silver's book "The Signal and The Noise" and tells us a few takeaways on becoming a better forecaster.

In this article, the author shares a few practical strategies for implementing AI and data science in FP&A and reveals how modern AI tools can enhance organisational productivity.

In this article, the author outlines a few practical strategies for navigating Change Management projects in your organisation to streamline analytical transformation.

In this article, the author outlines how to avoid six common pitfalls in Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB), exemplifying them with learnings from his experience.

In this issue, we explore key insights on cash flow – from planning challenges, to becoming a better business partner in this area, and diving into practical cash flow modelling through a technological lens.