Dear colleagues,

This is a special FP&A Trends Digest edition – the 100th issue since 2019.

For nearly a decade, FP&A Trends Group uncovers and shares the latest developments and best practices in modern FP&A. We hosted over 220 Face-to-Face International FP&A Board meetings and 150 webinars, discussing the key subjects in the field. Thanks to everyone who has been with us on this journey.

We are the contributing part of the unique dynamic community, where finance professionals and thought leaders come together to collaborate, research and innovate.

FP&A Trends website is one of the leading educational resources for FP&A today, featuring thousands of articles from over 200 authors, video content, and more. Additionally, we produced 24 comprehensive research papers, discovering trends and offering practical insights.

In this issue, we share with you the most recent research papers. Enjoy reading!

Best regards,

Larysa Melnychuk, CEO and Founder
FP&A Trends Group & International FP&A Board

It is essential for organisations to keep abreast of the most recent advancements in Financial Planning and Analysis and compare their practices with those of their peers.

Since 2017, FP&A Trends Group conducted global survey to determine, analyse, and report the dynamic trends and developments in FP&A community. Along with results from previous surveys with over 2000 total responses over seven years, we extracted valuable insights and provided actionable recommendations that can help propel the FP&A profession forward as well as empower practitioners to navigate the ever-changing business landscape effectively.

Read this comprehensive report to explore the latest trends in FP&A based on the 2023 survey results.

In the world of FP&A, effectiveness goes beyond just number crunching. To stay agile and competitive, FP&A teams should always be on the path of growth, enhancing their practices and skills.

This paper, the third in a series on the FP&A Trends Maturity Model, explores how three interpersonal dimensions of the model – leadership, skills, and business partnering – alongside the influence of technology, shape the evolution of FP&A, offering practical strategies for FP&A excellence. Developed in 2016, this model has evolved through global collaboration with finance leaders worldwide and now serves as a benchmark and transformation roadmap for companies of all sizes and industries.

Read this paper to learn how to leverage this powerful tool for your transformational journey.

Predictive planning and forecasting tools are becoming an essential support through turbulent business environments. This resent research report illuminates how organisations are transforming their planning and forecasting processes by combining predictive analytics with xP&A to create a more analytical and harmonised approach to enterprise-wide planning.

You’ll learn:

• A detailed framework for predictive forecasting solutions and adoption;
• Your position on the Predictive Planning and Forecasting Maturity Model;
• Case studies from leading organisations, like Microsoft, Moderna, Lonza, and United Airlines.

To download your copy of the paper, please, click here.

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8 November 2023

Curious about the fundamental principles behind Real-Time and Continuous Planning, and interested in implementing this cutting-edge system within your organisation?

Join this webinar where experienced finance professionals from PepsiCo, Ultimate Medical Academy and Workday will share their insights and practical knowledge, shedding light on how to successfully embrace and execute these state-of-the-art methodologies.

22 November 2023

FP&A Scenario Management is an agile and powerful tool that helps organisations not only foresee multiple alternative futures but also actively shape them. So, what steps should be taken to ensure the successful transition to Scenario Management?

Join this webinar to learn the answer and hear practical insights and recommendations from senior finance practitioners and thought leaders from industry giants like Coca-Cola GmbH, Falck and Jedox.

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