Dear colleagues,

What does it actually take to grow in FP&A today?

Not just moving up in title, but increasing your impact, influence, and relevance in the organisation. As the FP&A role continues to evolve, the path forward is becoming less linear - shaped by rising expectations, broader responsibilities, and new ways of working.

In this issue, we explore what that journey looks like in practice. Drawing on insights from senior practitioners, we highlight how ideas gain traction, where capability gaps tend to emerge, and what truly drives career progression in today’s environment.

We are also approaching the final days of the 2026 FP&A Trends Survey. If you haven’t yet taken part, this is your opportunity to contribute your perspective. The survey captures how the role is evolving and what it takes to succeed — and by participating, you not only benchmark your own journey but help shape the insights that guide the wider FP&A community.

Best regards,

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

What FP&A becomes next depends on how clearly we understand where it stands today.

The 2026 FP&A Trends Survey has already captured hundreds of perspectives from finance leaders across industries and regions — how their roles are evolving, where they create impact, and where challenges remain.

We’re building this view together. Take just 10 minutes to add your voice — this is the final call before we close the survey.

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By Daniel Franken, Finance Director & Managing Director Germany at Trouw Nutrition

FP&A has never had more visibility into the business. Numbers are clearer, signals arrive faster, and insights are readily available. Yet decisions still hesitate. The real shift is no longer about producing insight, but about creating the conditions where decisions actually happen.

Read this article to understand how FP&A builds the trust and momentum that turn insight into action.

By Nicholas Bell, Global Head of FP&A at Clyde&Co

The expectations of FP&A have moved ahead of the role itself. Strategic influence is assumed, business partnership is expected, and impact is demanded. Yet many professionals are still navigating this shift without clear guidance on how to grow into it.

Read this article to explore the skillsets that enable real progression — and what it takes to move beyond the traditional FP&A path.

By Ivan Mitringa, Worldwide CFO Displays and Client Peripherals at Dell Technologies

Two people can start in similar roles, face the same challenges, and still end up in very different places. Over time, the gap widens. What looks like luck from the outside often reflects a series of small, deliberate decisions made along the way.

Read this article to see how careers in FP&A are shaped through intent, positioning, and consistent choices.

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April 22, 2026

Integration has been achieved at the system level. But many organisations still struggle to translate it into aligned decisions. Roles overlap, ownership is blurred, and collaboration slows down when it matters most.

Join this webinar to understand how integrated FP&A works in reality — when people, roles, and decisions finally align.

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