FP&A Trends Digest: Issue #58
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Issue #58 - 05 March 2022
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Dear colleagues,
“Uncertainty is very much a part of the world in which we live.” (Michael A. Bean, Probability)
One look at the world we live in today shows this has never been more true, and in recent days, yet another black swan event has come to pass.
In Financial Planning & Analysis, we need to think about how best to plan for this world of ever-increasing uncertainty. We know that integration and agility are crucial, and these are topics we explore in this digest.
To thrive under the next normal, it is also essential to understand key benchmarks and trends. We have designed our survey 2022 to do just that, and I would like to invite you to participate. Your responses will help guide us through the uncertain times ahead, and you will be the first to receive the final report. Click here to take part.
In this issue, you will also find the results of FP&A Trends survey 2021 into planning and forecasting methods; an article about successfully implementing agile approaches; a guide to the benefits of FP&A integration; and a video exploring the skills FP&A teams need in uncertain times.
At the bottom of the digest, you will find details of our upcoming global webinars. I look forward to seeing you at one of these events soon.
Take care and enjoy the issue!
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We have launched our 6th annual FP&A Trends Survey, and I would like to invite you to complete the survey 2022, and share the link with your colleagues. Join the thousands of other practitioners in defining the future of Financial Planning & Analysis. It will take approximately 10-12 minutes, and in return, you will be the first one to receive the final report. Your answers will help us produce statistics about matters that affect the whole FP&A community.
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The approaches and tools used for FP&A are constantly evolving to meet the demands of the times, and planning and forecasting are no exception. In 2021, we conducted leading research on this topic. The nearly 350 responses we received as part of the Global FP&A Trends Survey allowed us to analyse exactly how finance professionals were planning and forecasting in highly uncertain times. Check out our findings here.
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By Dante Healy
In this volatile environment, agility is increasingly important. So it is no surprise that agile adoption is on the rise among non-IT functions, especially Finance. Whether it is financial reports, management analysis, or updates to financial processes, agile approaches can work wonders for Finance teams. So how can we best implement them? Find out in this article from the Finance Transformation Manager at Agile Orca.
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By Steve Benham
We are living and working under the ‘new normal’, characterised by VUCA: volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity. Everyone is looking for a path to navigate through these challenges, and Integrated FP&A offers just that. It reduces cycle times for core processes, drives down costs, and enables more accurate forecasting. Learn about these and further benefits in this guide.
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By Abby Obomighie
In a world in which increasingly little can ever be taken for granted, the core capabilities needed for thriving FP&A teams are continuously developing. So what exactly are the skills that help us succeed in uncertain times? And how do we make sure to build teams that have them? In this video, the Group FP&A Director at Spectris plc explores the answers.
For more Insights from FP&A Trends, please click here.
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FP&A Trends Digital Events
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FP&A Trends digital events are vendor-agnostic and complimentary. If you are not able to join the live session, you can register to receive the recording later.
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With the COVID-19 pandemic causing major supply chain disruptions, the advantages of integrated supply chain planning are now more compelling than ever. It facilitates real-time scenario planning, decision-making and collaboration across the organisation, and improves revenue and profitability management. Register for our March webinar as our experienced panel share their insights.
Agile, adaptable planning requires playing scenarios practically, in real time. Thankfully, there are innovative modern tools to facilitate this process. So what does the business modelling of the future look like, and how can we harness it for integrated FP&A? Join us for this webinar to find out the answer.
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