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.

This digest explores in detail the true meaning of FP&A Business Partnering, with all its ingredients and challenges. In it, you can find our recent white paper that outlines the ways in which roles and skill structures in FP&A have evolved, as well as plenty of practical tips for becoming an effective FP&A Business Partner, and a video on Data-Driven FP&A Business Partnering.

Join the face-to-face Houston FP&A Board on March 14 to discuss new trends in FP&A skills and capabilities.

In this video presentation, Autodesk’s Finance Director Valerie Martin offers insights on how to ascertain what you need from your data, overcome challenges and be a successful data-driven Business Partner.

Data storytelling is a growing trend that is picking pace with each passing day. In his new article, Soufyan Hamid describes the skills and quick tips to become an outstanding Data Storyteller.

Join the face-to-face San Francisco FP&A Board on March 7th and discuss new trends in FP&A skills and capabilities.

Join the face-to-face Seattle FP&A Board on March 9 and discuss new trends in FP&A skills and capabilities.

Watch this video from Valerie Martin, Finance Director at Autodesk, to learn more about optimising Soft Skills in your organisation.

Scenario Analysis is a tool to assist in making decisions under uncertainty. It provides a structured way to identify a range of potential outcomes, likely estimate impact and then identify and evaluate possible responsive actions. The author considers its benefits in the article.

As the finance co-pilot of your company, you won't get to call the shots on strategy, sales tactics, marketing campaigns, or HR policies. But you can be a finance business partner, providing data-driven insights to make sure your co-pilots are maximising their potential.