2022 Global CPM Trend Report

Based on a survey of 1,320 finance and business leaders, this report explores the state of people, processes, and tech priorities in finance. Download the report to learn how your peers are preparing for the future.

Hitting the Target but Missing the Point

By Bjarte Bogsnes

Many will still argue that target setting works. “What gets measured gets done”. Yes, targets do work. That is the problem. Given the circumstances, managers striving to hit their targets cannot guarantee that this was their best possible performance. This article investigates how to adjust your targets during the budgeting process.

Is Rolling Forecast Dead?

By Lawrence Serven

When first introduced 20 years ago, the concept of Rolling Forecasts seemed very promising. But while some organisations have seen success, others have yielded little tangible benefit. So, where do we go from here? How do we take the best principles of Rolling Forecast to drive agility and performance? Find out the answers in this article.

10 Steps for Successful Zero-Based FP&A Implementation

By Larysa Melnychuk

ZBB is not just a cost-cutting tool. It is a broader concept that can be applied to more than just cost bases. A blend of Driver-Based and Zero-Based techniques can help transform the entire FP&A process. That is why we call it Zero-Based FP&A (ZB FP&A). In this article, I share a framework of the top 10 practical steps to help you with a successful ZB FP&A implementation.

Beyond Budgeting without the Tears

By Steve Morlidge

Beyond Budgeting isn't a magic pill that cures all ills, nor is it a prescription for how you should run your business. It is a set of guiding principles that helps you build an effective and efficient control system tailored to the needs of your own business in place of the 'one size fits all' approach of traditional budgeting. Check this article to learn tips about introducing some Beyond Budgeting ideas into your business.

ETEX Case Study on Moving to Beyond Budgeting

By Guillaume Verbiest

Budgeting is no longer a necessary tool for successful running. ETEX, a leading industrial group in Europe, has shown how it can operate without budgets. They developed a new strategy and set adequate expectations, the two building blocks to achieve it. In this video, you can learn more about their Beyond Budgeting journey from Head of Finance Transformation and Performance Management of ETEX.

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Real-Time and Continuous Planning: What Does It Involve

Everyone in FP&A agrees that agile planning and forecasting are essential in an environment of great uncertainty. FP&A agility is the ability to reforecast on demand. But how can we implement it? Join us for this webinar, where we will look at agility through the lens of the continuous planning and forecasting process. The panel of senior practitioners and thought leaders will share with us their experiences and practical insights.

A New Age of Zero-Based Budgeting

Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) allows us to take a fresh look at routine budgeting processes and proves to be a valuable tool for the whole FP&A team. It enables us to understand key business drivers, encourages a culture of business partnering and value creation, and supports agile FP&A. Register for this webinar to learn the latest trends and developments to implement ZBB successfully.