FP&A Trends Digest: Issue #50
Issue #50 - 06 November 2021
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Dear colleagues,
With the festive season fast approaching, we are increasingly reminded of significant milestones.
While Christmas and New Year may not be upon us yet, the FP&A Digest has arrived at a milestone already. This is our 50th issue!
With so many digests behind us, we have collated contributions from a substantial number of finance professionals, on a considerable variety of relevant topics. That is why, for this issue, we have chosen to share articles that discuss FP&A from different points of view.
Below, you will find an animal interpretation of FP&A, and a summary of the benefits of the FP&A capacity framework. We also share a checklist for successful operational transformation, and a Gartner report on cloud financial close solutions.
At the bottom of the issue, you will find invitations to our upcoming global webinars. I look forward to seeing you at one of these digital events soon.
I hope you enjoy this milestone issue!
Kind regards,
Larysa Melnychuk
CEO and Founder
FP&A Trends Group &
International FP&A Board
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We all know how much FP&A can benefit from accurate figures obtained through an effective Financial Close process. We, therefore, believe this Gartner Market Guide will be of interest to you. Complimentary access is kindly shared by Accountagility who was recognised in the July Gartner Market Guide for Cloud Financial Close Solutions. Please note that this is limited-time access. Download your complimentary copy now.
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By Gary Cokins
It is often said that the personalities of humans and animals are not so dissimilar. If this is true, then how can it help us understand the complex ecosystem that is FP&A? In this article, the author shares a zoology of recognisable employee types.
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By Feng Moon
The skills required for a successful career in Financial Planning & Analysis are forever changing and diversifying, with professionals expected to wear multiple hats. This is where the FP&A capacity framework comes into play. It helps us understand essential skills, improve performance, and refine talent selection criteria. Discover more in this article from a Finance Business Partner at Medtronic Singapore.
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By Amrish Shah
Operational deliverables are the ‘daily business’ of almost all functions, which makes them areas of risk when attempting change. So, with FP&A transformation high on most organisations’ agendas, how can we achieve this without bringing the operational needs into danger? The Head of FP&A at Endemol Shine Group shares a checklist for success.
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By Ash Sharma
With the pace of change currently relentless, it isn’t always easy to keep up. So in these unpredictable times, what skills set a successful FP&A professional apart? And how can we prepare for the transformations on the horizon? Watch this 10-mins presentation from the Finance Director at Walgreens Boots Alliance to find out answers to questions and more.
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Flexible forecasting stands high on the corporate agenda. But achieving flexibility requires a fundamental rethinking of all traditional planning techniques, methods and processes. How can we create an FP&A eco-system that supports this objective? Register for this webinar to find out more.
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