Webinar: Leveraging Predictive Planning for Better Decision-Making

An agile decision-making process may sound like a dream, but it should become a reality for companies that would like to be successful in the current business environment. How can FP&A enhance business decisions by leveraging predictive analytic methods? What is the basis for an effective rolling forecast or a flexible, dynamic scenario planning model? Let’s find out together.

A New Approach to Business Forecasting

By Steve Morlidge

Forecasting has always been a challenging task, but the COVID-19 crisis has made it even more difficult and critical for any business. This is why we need to understand two things: 1) That the traditional forecasting approach is flawed and 2) That we need a new approach. But how does the forecasting process need to change? In this article, Steve Morlidge outlines six practical suggestions – check them out!

Ten Key Considerations for Effective FP&A Communication

By Simone da Silva Collins

Communication is key. We all know that effective communication can do wonders for any organisation but it is far cry from simply a monologue. There needs to be both a sender and a receiver of any message. So what are the rules for effective communication? Discover Simone’s ten recommendations in this article.

Video: Zero-Based Budgeting in Multinationals

By Paul Harris

Zero-Based Budgeting is a widely discussed topic but if you are thinking about implementing this approach at your company you might get lost in a lot of questions. How does it work in multinational organisations? What are the pros and the cons? Is there a success factor? Paul Harris, an experienced Commercial Finance Director, has covered all of these questions in the previous FP&A Board Connect. Click on the link to watch the recording if you missed the live session.

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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.