This paper draws insights from our discussions within the committee, as well as over 240 face-to-face International FP&A Board meetings globally, over 150 FP&A Trends Webinars, 22 AI/ML FP&A Committee meetings, and over 2400 global FP&A Trends Survey respondents. It offers practical guidance on how AI can be used within FP&A and gives details of what is currently being achieved, how obstacles in AI adoption have been overcome, and a glimpse into the future.

This article delves into how the skills Finance Business Partners need to thrive as business collaborators in today’s fast-paced business environment.

Check the recording of this webinar to discover how AI/ML revolutionise the Predictive Planning and Forecasting processes.

In this issue, we bring you insights from our global community, featuring articles, a video, and our latest research paper that provide actionable steps for optimising and transforming FP&A Scenario Planning processes and driving organisational agility.

This article explores key takeaways from the recent Munich FP&A Board, held on May 14th, 2024, centred around building the best-in-class FP&A Teams.

Maintaining data consistency is crucial for the forecasting process to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and credibility of financial information.
In this article, the author outlines how to mitigate the issues related to data consistency.

In this article, the author reveals the essence of a true FP&A Partnership Model. He also outlines the difference between a COE model and a true Partnership Model and the hurdles we may face when establishing it.

Adam Hancock, Senior Director of FP&A at EBSCO Industries Inc., shared a compelling case study of his company and outlined a few tried-and-true tips for boosting value creation.

Watch this video to understand how the FP&A Trends Maturity Model helped them define their aspirations and create the roadmap for this transformation.

In this article, the author discusses the key aspects of FP&A storytelling, highlighting the importance of defining the most relevant metrics, maintaining consistency, and understanding the importance of data visualisation.

Check the recording of this webinar to explore the transformative power of human and AI collaboration in FP&A with the panel of senior finance practitioners.