FP&A Trends Digest: Issue #53
Issue #53 - 18 December 2021

Dear colleagues,

I would like to start by wishing you a very happy festive season!

This is a time when we surround ourselves with our loved ones, strengthening our bonds with friends and family. But the way we relate to the people around us is as important at work as it is at home.

On that note, the theme of this digest is FP&A team building. The modern FP&A role is evolving rapidly. We are moving from a traditional management accounting role to something much more multidisciplinary, with many new skills and knowledge required. This means that building a synergistic team is essential.

The highlight of this issue are three insightful case studies, which provide practical examples of successful team building at leading organisations. There is also an article from myself about the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of FP&A roles.

At the bottom of the digest, you will find the usual invitations to our upcoming webinars in 2022. I look forward to seeing you at one of these digital events soon.

May you have a joyous holiday season, and a happy and peaceful new year!

Kind regards,

Larysa Melnychuk

CEO and Founder

FP&A Trends Group &

International FP&A Board
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Winning as an FP&A Team: Arthur J. Gallagher & Co Case Study

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“New Normal” FP&A is Multifunctional

By Larysa Melnychuk

The transformations necessitated by the COVID-19 pandemic have highlighted the increasingly multidisciplinary nature of FP&A roles. The ‘New Normal’ requires a huge shift in the FP&A skillset, and there is more and more demand for professionals that can wear many different hats. Find out more in this article from our CEO and Founder.

Building and Sustaining Synergistic FP&A Teams at TE Connectivity

By Timothy Mhagama

In this post-pandemic environment, all finance leaders must think deeply about how to sustain synergy across their FP&A teams. What competencies are needed to support synergistic teams? What skill sets will be required in the future? Watch this short video to see the CFO and Vice President Finance at TE Connectivity explore these questions.

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