Dear colleagues,

Resilient FP&A teams don’t just react—they anticipate and lead change. Yet, many still struggle with rigid processes, outdated tools, and limited expertise. True agility comes from staying ahead, not just keeping up.

As 2025 approaches, FP&A must evolve to navigate uncertainty. This Digest features our FP&A Trends Insights Paper on key industry shifts, along with articles on harnessing data for sharper strategy, AI’s impact on Finance Business Partnering, and ESG’s growing role in FP&A. You’ll also find insights on leadership, tech transformation, and AI-driven FP&A.

Also, you’ll find articles on building strong leadership foundations, driving tech-centred transformation and leveraging AI to redefine FP&A leadership.

I hope these insights support your leadership in this changing landscape.

Best regards,

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

In an era where 63% of organisations struggle to make predictions beyond six months, can the FP&A function shift from a reactive role to leading performance management? Achieving this requires a shift in mindset, capabilities, and tools to navigate increasing uncertainty.

This insights paper explores how FP&A teams can take the lead in an unpredictable world. Drawing on insights from 260+ International FP&A Board meetings, 30+ research papers and input from over 50,000 senior practitioners worldwide, we identified the top five trends shaping FP&A in 2025 and beyond.

By Ivan Volodchenkov, Finance & Impact Manager at R. F. Wilkins Consultants Inc

The scope of FP&A is expanding beyond financial performance to include ESG, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Finance teams are now responsible for tracking and planning for these non-financial factors, ensuring that businesses consider broader stakeholder management—including clients, suppliers, employees, communities, and the environment.

Read this article to understand how FP&A can integrate ESG into financial planning, creating long-term sustainable value for all stakeholders.

By Harsh Amarasuriya, Global Head of FP&A, Finance Transformation, Data Strategy at Clyde & Co

Data is more than just numbers — it’s the lens through which businesses can assess performance, identify risks and uncover opportunities. However, having vast amounts of data means little if FP&A teams cannot translate it into meaningful insights. Without the right skills and frameworks, organisations risk drowning in information while missing the bigger picture.

Read this article to learn how FP&A can go beyond raw data collection to strategic analysis, ensuring insights drive business success.

By Michael Schiebel, VP of Finance U.S. at Allianz Technology

FP&A is often constrained by outdated tools and manual work, limiting efficiency in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting. The rise of AI, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) like BloombergGPT, is redefining Finance Business Partnering by automating repetitive tasks and enhancing analytical capabilities. As AI continues to evolve, it presents new opportunities to improve productivity and strategic decision-making.

Read this article to explore how LLMs can revolutionise FP&A, increasing efficiency and transforming Finance Business Partnering.

FP&A Trends Group has launched the 9th Annual Survey. As FP&A evolves into a strategic powerhouse — blending data, technology, and human expertise — your input will help define the trends driving our profession.

By contributing, you’ll help identify the key challenges facing modern FP&A and what’s needed to overcome them. In return, you’ll receive the final report in July 2025, packed with valuable insights. The survey takes just 10–12 minutes, and sharing it with your network is greatly appreciated.

Complete the survey now and make your voice heard!

FP&A Trends digital events are vendor-agnostic and complimentary. If you are not able to join the live session, you can register to receive the recording later.

19 March 2025

In an uncertain world, agility is essential—and a well-structured FP&A ecosystem is the foundation for effective scenario management and therefore agility.

Register for this Digital Nordic & Benelux & UKI FP&A Circle to explore how FP&A teams can enhance their practices by integrating key elements—people, culture, data, models, processes, technology, and analytics—to build an agile FP&A ecosystem for scenario management.

26 March 2025

What does it take to drive successful transformation?

Register for this FP&A Trends Webinar to explore Four Layers that can help FP&A teams shape strategies, navigate complexity, and drive sustainable success.

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