Maximising the Value of FP&A through xP&A

Many organisations are realising their planning must be more agile and robust. For the Office of Finance, this involves looking beyond just finance data in an approach referred to as xP&A (Extended Planning & Analysis). This eBook explores the challenges of traditional planning and the benefits of extending its principles outside the finance domain with xP&A.

FP&A Integration: Bringing Together Financial and Strategic Planning

By Manasi Ramanna

FP&A departments are able to track and manage financial plans. But can FP&A help manage the execution of a strategic plan? Is there value in integrating these two processes? In this article, Manasi explains how you can successfully execute a business strategy while meeting financial goals.

IBP is Going Digital: The Why and How

By Nilly Essaides

Integrated business planning (IBP) is not a new concept. Yet it’s still hard to find organisations that have fully embraced it. So why is it hard to adopt the IBP process? Who should be the ultimate owner of IBP, and how can you digitise the process? Nilly Essaides answers all these questions in her article.

Company Culture and an Integrated FP&A Cycle

By Niels Van Hove

While the right company culture can allow effective integrated FP&A to thrive, the FP&A process itself can also influence and shape that culture. Niels calls for FP&A leaders to articulate goals that include clear expectations on behaviours. Doing so will not only improve effectiveness, but also enable FP&A to play an active role in improving employee attitudes and satisfaction. Read this article to find out more.

Video: Case Study - Honda's Integrated FP&A Journey

By William Howell

Why does an organisation need Integrated FP&A? It can bring benefits such as speed, agility and accuracy. In this 30-minute video, William Howell, Senior FP&A Manager at Honda (UK Manufacturing), gives a detailed explanation of the revolutionary integrated FP&A project that has been implemented in their company, and shares the results they achieved.

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Maximising Value Creation with FP&A Business Partnering

In the current highly uncertain business environment, the Business Partner needs to be equipped with defined skills and competencies that bridge technical acumen, technology, and influence. The latest technological advances have enhanced and transformed FP&A frameworks.  Register for this meeting to hear insights from senior practitioners and thought leaders about Maximising Value Creation with FP&A Business Partnering.

Maximizing FP&A Value through Automation

Did you know that FP&A Trends Survey 2021 respondents believe they should be spending at least 55% of their time on high-value activities, but, in practice, they spent only around 22% there? This situation has barely changed over the last five years. So, how can we reverse this trend? One of the solutions is putting the FP&A routine on autopilot to focus on important tasks. Join this webinar to learn more about how to maximise FP&A value through automation.