How can we ensure forecasts produced by different business units are combined into one single consistent and comprehensive exercise? In this article, the author describes a new forecasting method which can help us achieve organisational forecasting consistency.

In this digest issue, we aim to shed light on the essence of Corporate Performance Management (CPM).

​The long-standing narrative of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM/CPM) has been squarely focused on the effort to steer organisations away from spreadsheets by embracing Enterprise Performance Management suites (i.e. platforms).

This article examines some trends and benefits of a digitised FP&A Business Partnering team. It also provides the steps that leadership must start with before becoming effective Business Partners.

Global business has never experienced change at the scale and speed observed in recent years. FP&A teams need to be multi-skilled and multi-functional in this rapidly evolving environment. It allows them to develop new ‘playbooks’ to overcome challenging changes, taking on roles that are not typical for traditional management accounting.

In this video, Jana Kottasova, VP Finance Global Shared Services and IT at Mondelēz International, shares her case study on Integrated FP&A.

At the 18^th AI/ML FP&A Committee meeting, Scott Campbell, Head of Digital COE - Finance/FP&A at Philips, presented "Digital Finance at Philips".

Michael Nudelmann, Director of Controlling and Head of Corporate FP&A at SWAROVSKI, presented the Predictive Sales Planning Journey at his company.

In AI/ML FP&A Committee Meeting #15, we hosted a meeting featuring a presentation by Hashim Ahmed, the Chief Financial Officer of Jaguar Mining Inc. titled "Jaguar Mining Inc. Case Study: Smart Planning with AI/ML,". Hashim Ahmed showcased the company's innovative approach to planning using Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and how they leverage cutting-edge technologies to optimise their financial strategies.

In this article, the author explores the crucial role of FP&A in designing the question and provides practical insights on how to excel in this aspect.