FP&A Trends Digest: Issue #45
Issue #45 - 28 August 2021

Dear colleagues,

These are uncertain times, aren’t they?

It’s not all bad news, though: uncertainty has a wonderful way of bringing about development and innovation.

In this post-Covid business environment, for example, many organisations are transforming their decision-making process. Understandably, this has created a lot of excitement in FP&A communities – an excitement we know our subscribers share!

In this digest, we reveal how to deal with the rise in expectations for FP&A practitioners, the three crucial aspects of FP&A storytelling, and the transformation journey of the Coca-Cola Company’s McDonald’s Division.

At the bottom of this digest, you will find invitations to two webinars that will help you stay on top of the latest trends and developments in FP&A. We would be delighted if you would join us as we explore the path to agile FP&A, and discover how to manage profitability in difficult times.

Enjoy this issue and stay tuned!

 

Kind regards,

Larysa Melnychuk

CEO and Founder

FP&A Trends Group &

International FP&A Board
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Changing Expectations in FP&A

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How FP&A Provides Business Decision Support

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To best support the leaders of a business, FP&A must quickly leverage the financial information at hand. Especially during hard times, business is hungry for insights from financial results, and the pressure on FP&A increases tremendously. In her article, Laryssa Reifel delves into three critical aspects of telling the business story behind the numbers.

Video: Collaborative Planning at The McDonalds Division of the Coca-Cola Company

This is an incredible case study that demonstrates the power of FP&A digital transformation. In this 30-minute video, former Global CFO at TMD at The Coca-Cola Company Victor Barnes reveals how the company has maximised efficiency through breakthrough technology. This technology provides real-time input, review and forecasting – something that previously took weeks or even months to do. Watch the video to discover the secrets to the Coca-Cola Company’s (TMD) success.

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28 September 2021

Managing Profitability in Uncertain Times

While profitability is an easy concept to grasp, it is notoriously difficult to manage. As market conditions change drastically, stable profits can no longer be guaranteed. So what is involved in managing profitability in times of uncertainty? How can organisations maximise both their short and long-term returns? Join this global webinar to find out the answers.

6 October 2021

The Path to Agile FP&A. Applied Materials Company Case Study

Dynamic and data-driven scenario planning is of utmost importance in this ever-changing environment. That requires building an agile finance process. How do we move from traditional methods to the data-driven and agile FP&A? Register for this webinar to find answers, and hear all about a leading case study of Applied Materials.
     

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