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FP&A Trends Digest: Issue #21

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FP&A Trends Digest
Issue #21 - 12 September 2020

Dear colleagues,

We know that you are probably already deep into the chaos of the budget season. So, we would like to keep this digest both short and entertaining.

This time we will address…

1) The strategies for solving the soft skill shortage in FP&A. You are welcome to take part in the interactive poll embedded in this article.

2) The differences between controllership and FP&A functions.

3) A few important considerations for any organisation looking to implement an artificial intelligence project in their finance department.

Also, I would like to invite you to the new global webinar on FP&A Storytelling. I hope you will be able to join us.

Enjoy this issue and stay safe!

 

Best regards,

Larysa Melnychuk

CEO and Founder

FP&A Trends Group &

International FP&A Board

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Webinar: The Art and Science of FP&A Storytelling

There are so many great stories to be told in finance, especially at the time of advanced analytics, dashboarding and data visualisation. We would like to invite you to the next Global FP&A Trends Webinar where senior finance practitioners from PepsiCo, Beckman Coulter, and SAP will look into the ways to apply analytics to FP&A Storytelling, to tailor communication to a specific audience and will also explain how FP&A can effectively deliver their key message. Register to join us in October or to receive the recording!

Strategies to Solve the Soft Skill Shortage in FP&A

By Mohammed Hussain

What is more important, soft skills or hard skills? Or is it both? Follow the above link to cast your vote in the interactive poll and see how other members of the FP&A Trends community answered these questions.

If you agree that soft skills are important, check out the 4 high-level strategies detailed in Mohammed’s article. They might help you become better at communication!

Two Points at Which Controllership and FP&A Diverge

By Emmanuel Jibodu

Although FP&A has been a hot topic for some time, there is still confusion about this term and how it is different from other finance-related functions. In modern organisations, controllership and FP&A have different tasks and responsibilities but what are the main differences between the two? Find out the answer in this article.

Deploying Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in FP&A

By Nilly Essaides

“It’s all talk but no action.” Is this how you feel about using artificial intelligence (AI) in your department? In this article, Nilly explores three main considerations for AI adoption within finance organisations. Check them out! They are all based on the findings of the exclusive Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning FP&A Committee.

If you are working on an AI-related project in finance, please feel free to let us know about this! We are looking forward to welcoming new members to the Committee.

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