Engaging Intelligent FP&A within Uncertainty

Many agree that the COVID-19 crisis will accelerate the need for FP&A analytical transformation. Currently, the world is full of dead budgets and unrealistic forecasts that were finalised just before the lockdown. The traditional methods and approaches no longer work in the current environment and organisations are now looking for dynamic and continuous approaches to planning and analytics. This is where intelligent FP&A comes in. What is this concept about and how can it be used to help leverage technology for an FP&A analytical transformation? Let’s find out together.

Is your FP&A Team Busy with the Right Things?

By Daria Huszar

Modern FP&A is required to be forward-looking, dynamic and flexible. These qualities are especially critical in times of crises. How can you ensure that your team work efficiently? And why doesn’t adding more people to the team solve the problem? Find out the answers in this article.

Best Practices in Rolling Forecasts

By Elena Kiristova

Would you like to have a crystal ball to be able to predict such unpredictable events as the current COVID-19 pandemic? For FP&A professionals it would be a nice thing to have but unfortunately a crystal ball is not realistic. However, we have rolling forecasts that can help assess next steps required for the business. There are some best practices in rolling forecasts that are worth sharing. Check them out in Elena’s article.

Predictive Analytics for FP&A: How to Bridge the Gap Between Data and Decision Making

By Sebastian Poduch

How can an organisation capture more business value from its data? Where should a company start when they are thinking about introducing predictive analytics (PA)? What are the steps for a successful PA project? Find out the answers in this comprehensive interview with Sebastian Poduch, a finance executive experienced in PA.

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Relevance of Driver Based Planning during Uncertain Times

At the seventh FP&A Board Connect, Saurabh Jain, VP Business Performance Controlling at Siemens Healthineers, will share his insights on why driver based planning is relevant during uncertain times.

Drivers are the catalysts to initiatives, but which ones are the most important? And how do we deal with the challenges that arise in driver based planning? Join us to find out.