Dear colleagues,

In our International FP&A Board meetings, members often highlight how FP&A is the driving force behind organisational decision-making. It’s all about managing company value, which is why Extended Planning & Analysis is so crucial.

xP&A doesn’t just extend beyond finance; it harmonises Strategic, Operational, and Financial planning, creating a more dynamic and responsive approach across your organisation.

In this issue, we explore how xP&A is transforming areas like workforce planning, marketing, and supply chain management. You’ll also find a guide to choosing the right Extended Financial Planning and Analysis (xFP&A) solution.

I hope you find it insightful and that it inspires new ways to enhance your planning strategies.

Best regards,

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

When it comes to determining which solution is best for a business, it is important to consider the scalability and flexibility, integration capabilities, user-friendliness, cost and ROI, and the availability of support and training options. Traditional FP&A methods can be cumbersome, but Extended Financial Planning and Analysis solutions integrate data across your organisation for a comprehensive view and real-time insights.

Read this guide to explore essential criteria for selecting the best technology, empowering your organisation to optimise performance and achieve its goals.

By Ben Wann, Owner of CFO Consultants

What if you could answer every tough question about your workforce — like how many people you’ll need, what skills they should have, and how to adapt when things change? Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) makes this possible by going beyond traditional methods to provide real-time, integrated insights that turn guesswork into confident decision-making.

Read this article to explore how xP&A can enhance your workforce planning, allowing HR leaders to anticipate needs, prioritise critical skills, and ensure your organisation is ready for whatever comes next.

By Ron Monteiro, Founder of KICT Inc

Navigating the complexity of modern marketing demands precise coordination across channels, and Extended Planning and Analysis is the key to mastering it. By connecting finance and marketing, xP&A turns chaotic, manual processes into streamlined, collaborative planning that enhances visibility, speed, and effectiveness.

Read this article to discover how xP&A can revolutionise your marketing strategy, enabling smarter, data-driven decisions that drive impactful results.

By Niels Van Hove, Customer Engagement Lead APAC of Aera Technology

The future of planning is shifting rapidly towards automation, where finance and supply chain professionals are poised to take on more strategic, value-driven roles. Autonomous planning is moving from concept to reality, offering a glimpse into a world where manual tasks are replaced by intelligent systems.

Read this article to discover how xP&A is transforming planning processes and what it means for the evolving roles of FP&A professionals.

Moving to xP&A does not happen overnight, as it is a continuous journey of improvement. It requires a complete rethink of how a company plans and makes decisions. To help you streamline the successful transition towards Extended Planning and Analysis, FP&A Trends Group has produced a white paper that delves into the intricacies of this transformative planning approach and what are the essential steps required for a successful transition to xP&A.

Read this paper to discover the benefits of xP&A and unlock its potential for your company's planning and decision-making processes.

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25 September 2024

Nowadays, traditional planning practices, where there is only one future, are no longer viable. FP&A Scenario Management becomes a game-changer that equips organizations with the ability to foresee and respond to multiple future scenarios and to achieve the short- and long-term goals.

Register for this webinar to unveil the potential of FP&A Scenario Management. A panel of senior finance practitioners and thought leaders will share their practical insights and real-world experiences on moving to the FP&A Scenario Management

9 October 2024

Harmonizing strategic, operational, and financial planning processes is crucial for best-in-class FP&A. This holistic approach, known as Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A), transforms FP&A by integrating planning horizontally across departments and vertically throughout organisational levels. How can your FP&A department achieve this integration?

Register for this webinar to learn how the FP&A Trends Maturity Model can help with this. Developed over eight years by hundreds of senior practitioners and International FP&A Board members, this benchmarking and transformation tool offers a balanced approach to transforming your organisation and achieving xP&A.

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