Our research paper explores the combination of PA with xP&A and how organisations are using this combination to transform their planning and forecasting processes to create a more analytical and harmonised approach.

In this blog series, the author provides a comprehensive approach to the design, construction, roll-out and maintenance of a modern driver-based planning solution. Here, he focuses on determining the decisions the model is to support and outlines why understanding the factors on which the decisions will be made is crucial.

In this article, the author explains why AI/ML is not magic, even though some might think so. The interaction between the FP&A professionals and the AI/ML toolbox defines the success of the outcome. He also considers why FP&A professionals struggle with AI/ML.

The FP&A Business Partnering Maturity Model, developed by the International FP&A Board, evaluates an organisation's maturity in six dimensions of FP&A Business Partnering and enables them to create a transformation plan. By assessing their approach, knowledge, influence, skills, analytics, and technology, organisations can improve their FP&A capabilities and drive strategic decision-making.

Check out this new video where Garrett Dennie, VP Finance at Linde, outlines how Maslow hierarchy of needs met FP&A and several practical steps any organisation can take to achieve fully Integrated FP&A.

FP&A can be pivotal in helping educate non-financial managers and facilitating a better understanding of financial implications. The responsibility of FP&A is to provide insights into operations that ultimately do have financial implications. Similarly, operations should seek out the counsel of FP&A.

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.