FP&A Trends Digest: Issue #27
Issue #27 - 5 December 2020

Dear colleagues,

In this digest, we will look not only at how FP&A can deliver value to the business but also how FP&A can make sure that business leaders are interested in their perspective. Below you will also find a case study on how cross-functional projects can enrich your teams.

As usual, we included a short video in the digest. This one shares insights about leveraging business intelligence and driver-based planning. If you want to watch more videos from FP&A Trends, do not hesitate to check out our YouTube channel.

I would also like to send you an exclusive invitation to one of the first digital FP&A Boards that will take place early next year. The Third Digital North American FP&A Board will unite our chapters across North America but the registration is also open to FP&A Trends Digest subscribers from different parts of the world. To learn more and to sign up, please check out information at the bottom of this digest.

Enjoy this issue and stay safe!

 

Best regards,

Larysa Melnychuk

CEO and Founder

FP&A Trends Group &

International FP&A Board
Popular Content

Does Your FP&A Team Have a Seat at the Table

By Matt Poleski

Each function has strategic insight that can benefit the whole organisation. Yet, how do you ensure that senior management is interested in your perspective? In this article, Matt details a 4-step plan on how to get a seat at the table.

Are Cross-Functional Projects Important for FP&A Business Partners?

By Mohamed El-Rouby

Cross-functional projects can help FP&A business partners improve their skills, their relationships with key stakeholders and their business acumen. In this article, Mohamed explains how his team approached the task of evaluating the company’s distributors across different geographies from different perspectives. While working on the task, the FP&A team had to visit each distributor’s office and meet their teams. Learn more about the impact this had on the FP&A team by reading this article.

FP&A Analytics Maturity Model: Key Steps to Consider

By Saurabh Jain

In this new 8-minute video, Saurabh Jain, VP Business Performance Controlling at Siemens Healthineers, explains how companies can leverage business intelligence and driver-based planning. He also details the four main changes awaiting FP&A in the near future.

Why the FP&A Team Must Demonstrate Leadership in Business Analytics

By Nikolai Petrou

Digitalisation has created new opportunities for organisations but it has also increased competitive pressure. How can FP&A teams adapt to these challenges and redefine their role in modern business? If technology allows everyone to become an analyst, FP&A needs to find a unique way to provide value to the business leaders. To find out more on this topic, read Nikolai’s article.

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Digital FP&A Board Meetings

The International FP&A Board was created in London (UK) in 2013 to guide the development and promotion of the best practices in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A). Since then, the Board chapters have been successfully established in 27 cities and 16 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and North America. They aim to identify and support new global trends, valued skill sets and leadership practices in modern corporate Financial Planning & Analysis.

26 January 2021

Inside the Crystal Ball: Top 10 Trends Shaping FP&A in 2021

"High Uncertainty" was the other name for the year 2020 and FP&A's have been going through massive challenges and transformations to adjust to the "New Normal". What are the top 10 Financial Planning and Analysis trends to watch in 2021 and beyond? Register now to join the Third Digital North American FP&A Board that will be held online on 26 January 2021 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM PST. If the timing is not right, you can listen to the recording later as it will be available to all registrants afterwards.
     

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