This Insights Paper explores AI’s impact on FP&A, highlighting its benefits, implementation strategies, and future implications. It also describes the role of FP&A Business Partnering in driving strategic value and presents the Business Partnering Framework that enables teams to shift from traditional finance roles into strategic business partners.

In this article, the author considers the essential skills finance professionals need to develop for digital transformation, emphasising the importance of data and technology adoption. He also shares some practical tips from his experience.

Many organisations still struggle with data quality and timeliness, with 35% citing these issues as the biggest barriers to data-driven decision-making in the 2024 FP&A Trends Survey. This paper explores how to master data and analytics in Financial Planning & Analysis, deploy analytics technology, and foster a culture of analytics-informed decisions.

This article covers the key takeaways from the 8^th Paris FP&A Board, where 27 senior finance leaders discussed the key components for mastering Predictive Planning and Forecasting (PPF).

On October 9, 2024, we explored how to navigate the business environment with the help of the FP&A Trends Maturity Model on the journey to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) at the FP&A Trends webinar.

How can you achieve best-in-class FP&A Business Partnering?  Check out the recording of this webinar to get the answer from the experienced panel of speakers.

In this article, the author describes how to leverage Business Partnering to achieve Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) and gain a competitive edge in your FP&A career and how to master seven operational metrics that matter by speaking supply chain language.

Watch the recording to learn from our panel of senior finance practitioners and thought leaders from IMC, Lindström and QueBIT practical insights and real-world experiences on navigating xP&A with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model.

As the FP&A function continues to evolve, soft skills will remain crucial. In this article, the author explores several strategies to bolster these essential skills in today's dynamic business environment.

In this issue, we continue to focus on building best-in-class FP&A teams. You’ll find insights on balancing skills, overcoming business challenges, and the essential pillars of team structure.