Dear colleagues,

For all the talk of AI in FP&A, too much of it still boils down to a binary: threat or tool. But what if that framing misses the point? What if the real transformation comes not from what AI does but from what it provokes — in how we think, how we structure decisions, and even how we define expertise?

This digest picks explore that subtle but powerful shift. They challenge the myth of full automation, spotlight the very human dilemmas AI reveals, and show how FP&A teams can evolve not by “competing” with AI, but by redesigning their judgment around it. We also invite you to watch the recording where global thought leaders explore how to lead with clarity and confidence in this new era.

If you are still asking how to stay relevant, this collection offers a better question: How should you now lead?

Best regards,

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

AI is no longer on the horizon — it is already redefining the rules. Finance leaders now face a critical window: adapt fast or fall behind. This session brings together bold voices in finance to tackle what’s changing, what’s next and how to lead with clarity in the face of transformation.

Watch the recording with finance thought leaders as they explore:

• The evolving role of AI in finance
• The shift toward next-generation FP&A technology
• Emerging opportunities to future-proof your organisation

Speakers include Howard Dresner, Founder of Dresner Advisory Services and Alok Ajmera, President & CEO of Prophix. You will also gain exclusive insights from the 2025 Global Finance Leaders Survey.

By Larysa Melnychuk, CEO and Founder at FP&A Trends Group

The biggest misconception in the AI conversation is that its power lies in mimicry. But in FP&A, the more interesting question is what AI reflects back to us. Why do we trust some decisions but not others? Why are some planning models resilient, and others brittle? The true value of AI may be less about speed or accuracy and more about clarity — forcing us to see the assumptions we have long taken for granted.

Read this article to understand how human intelligence and AI can form a mutually challenging partnership.

By Alejandro Erasso, Former Sr. Director Global Business Unit FP&A Finance at Broadcom (VMware)

As AI takes over forecasting, dashboards, and scenario-building, the “what” of FP&A becomes a commodity. That leaves only the “why” and the “so what” — which many teams are not ready to own. The value is shifting from producing data to interpreting ambiguity.

Read this article to rethink your role in an AI-powered environment. It offers a clear lens on why the future of FP&A depends not on how well we use tools, but on how well we shape decisions others don’t see coming.

By Ashok Manthena, Founder of ChatFin

Every function has its existential moment. For FP&A, AI has become the tipping point: some believe it could dissolve the function, while others see it as a chance to move closer to the C-suite. But that leap won’t happen automatically. It demands a fundamental reframing — from cost control to capital strategy, from backward-looking reports to real-time guidance.

Read this article to get a provocative glimpse into three possible futures for FP&A, each defined by how humans and machines divvy up decision power.

By Wim De Rouck, Finance Director at Amazon

Many companies “experiment” with AI, and only a few embed it. Amazon's approach offers a blueprint for how to do both. But the real story is not the tech stack; it is how they restructured human workflows to make AI matter. How do you design processes that are AI-literate without becoming AI-dependent?

Watch this case study to see how Amazon structured AI-enhanced decision-making for real impact.

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9 July, 2025

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Register for this webinar as we will highlight critical benchmarks in forecast accuracy, plan integration, and team capabilities and share practical strategies and actionable takeaways to elevate your FP&A practices.

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