Dear colleagues,

This week, I am preparing this newsletter from Ukraine, where our admin team continues to push forward with remarkable dedication, even in the face of challenges. Their resilience is a powerful reminder of the importance of strong foundations, much like how cash flow is vital to the stability and growth of any organisation.

In this issue, we explore key insights on cash flow – from planning challenges, to becoming a better business partner in this area, and diving into practical cash flow modelling through a technological lens. Each article offers valuable strategies to optimise cash flow management. You’ll also find a recording of on-demand webinar to learn cash flow strategies that can help propel your business forward.

Best regards,

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

A clear picture of your cash flow gives you the clarity to make profitable decisions. Because your skillset + streamlined cash flow planning = more value for your organization.

Watch a discussion on Mastering Cash Flow Strategy to Drive Value Creation featuring Denise Feece, CFO at Sequel Wire, to:

- Learn cash flow strategies that can help boost your operating margins, reduce debt, and improve borrowing costs  
- Understand how organizations use technology to elevate their cash flow management processes

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By Amrish Shah, CFO at Metabolic

Cash flow planning may seem straightforward, but it's full of complexities beneath the surface. As business environments evolve, organisations face increasing challenges in managing cash flows effectively.

Read this article to explore six common organisational characteristics that complicate cash flow planning and highlight how FP&A can play a crucial role in overcoming these obstacles.

By Gemma Davie, Head of Finance Business Partnering at Anglian Water Services

The old saying “Revenue is Vanity, Profit is Sanity, Cash is reality” has never been so true. Cash is the foundation of any organisation – without it, the business collapses. So, how can we keep on top of our cash position? What role do FP&A business partners play?

Read this article to learn the answers to these questions and many more.

By Bob Elliott, Global Solution Manager at Unit4

Cash flow modelling is often overlooked despite being crucial for business survival. While spreadsheets have long dominated financial modelling, cash flow planning remains challenging to predict with confidence over the long term. With advancements in cloud technology, Machine Learning, and Predictive Analytics, businesses now have powerful tools to improve cash flow forecasting.

Read this article to explore the common hurdles in cash flow modelling and how modern technology is transforming the process.

By Lina Parra Cartagena, Associate Director of Finance at Vertex

How does AI/ML help us predict cash flow in an accurate manner, allowing to have a competitive advantage? How can FP&A teams generate the business impact they are truly seeking?

Watch this short video to learn how the integration of AI and real-time data allowed the company to predict cash flow with greater accuracy, even amidst the unpredictability of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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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.

16 October 2024

FP&A's role as a business partner is increasingly vital, shaping and challenging key business decisions. The 2024 FP&A Trends Survey reveals that 50% of organizations now prioritize business partnering skills, a 9% rise from last year. In the age of AI, this role is even more influential, leveraging advanced data insights for smarter, faster decisions. How can you achieve best-in-class FP&A Business Partnering?

Register for this webinar to explore the crucial role of FP&A Business Partnering in the AI era and its potential to drive strategic success. Participants will gain insights into transforming roles and capabilities, practical implementation steps, and leveraging AI-driven technology to enhance business partnering.

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