Dear colleagues,

I have recently returned from North America, where we had 6 FP&A Board meetings. At each one, Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A) took centre stage on the agenda, sparking discussions and generating excitement among finance professionals like ourselves.

Now, you might be wondering, what exactly is xP&A, and why is it gaining such prominence in our field?

Implementing xP&A may seem daunting at first, but rest assured, it's a journey worth embarking on. To guide you along the way, we've curated a collection of valuable resources, including articles, videos, and insights from senior finance practitioners, and an xP&A-focused event with insights, predictions, and advice.

I hope the resources included in the digest will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of xP&A, its benefits, and practical strategies for implementation.

Enjoy your xP&A journey!

Kind regards,

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

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By Larysa Melnychuk and Kedar Kale

The traditional FP&A team, reporting to the CFO, focused on financial planning and analysis. However, this isolated approach lacks agility in today's volatile environment. xP&A transformation aims for a cultural shift towards data-driven decisions, with FP&A as the key change agent.

In this article, Larysa Melnychuk, CEO of the FP&A Trends Group, and Kedar Kale, MENA FP&A at Amazon, uncover three steps for you to drive xP&A transformation.

By Ron Monteiro

One key aspect of xP&A is integrated supply chain planning. What are the key benefits of end-to-end integration between finance and supply chain?

How can you implement integration between FP&A and the supply chain?

Read this article by Ron Monteiro, Speaker, Facilitator and Coach at Clear Concept Inc., to learn the answer and practical examples of integrated supply chain planning.

By Larysa Melnychuk

FP&A Scenario Management represents a crucial mindset for modern organisations to navigate uncertainties by planning and making swift, well-informed decisions. Yet, many companies grapple with outdated processes, static models, and obsolete technologies.

All of that raises a question: how and what can we change?

In this article, Larysa Melnychuk, Founder and CEO at FP&A Trends Group, offers guidance on how to move to a more agile and adaptable process.

By Evgeniy Polonski

Leica Microsystems, a prominent microscope manufacturer, discovered through experience that the conventional planning cycle fell short in a disrupted environment. Embracing Integrated FP&A instead of traditional cycles enabled them to effectively deploy their strategy.

In this short video, Evgeniy Polonski, former Global FP&A Director at Leica Microsystems, outlines the key steps they undertook to reach their strategic goals with the help of multi-faceted integration.

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