FP&A Trends Digest: Issue #90
Dear colleagues,
In an era where adaptability and agility are paramount, financial modelling has become as a crucial tool for effective planning. By creating dynamic models and implementing them through modern technology platforms, FP&A professionals can navigate the complexities of the financial realm with confidence and accuracy.
In this digest issue, I am delighted to share insightful content that aims to enhance your understanding of financial models and provide guidance on the appropriate tools and methodologies for building them. From practical tips to in-depth analysis, we have selected a diverse range of resources to empower you in your modelling journey.
I also want to remind you about our upcoming webinars, where industry leaders will share their insights and experiences on hot subjects in FP&A. Mark your calendar and reserve your spot for these informative sessions by following the links at the bottom of the digest.
Stay tuned!
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| Headcount Planning Template for Excel |
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Looking to improve your headcount planning process? Try this free headcount planning template for Excel and Google Sheets. No need to start from scratch, just plug in your data and let the pre-built formulas surface a clear, consolidated headcount plan that doesn’t take hours to put together.
To download your copy for free, please, click here.
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| Determine the Purpose of the Driver-Based Model(s) |
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By Michael Coveney
How can you support effective decision-making with a modern driver-based planning solution? Before creating a driver-based model, you must determine the decisions the model should support. To do so, you will have to understand the factors behind these decisions and classify them. However, the abovementioned still does not allow us to build a model from the ground up.
Read this article to explore the steps required for creating a modern driver-based planning solution and why determining the purpose of the driver-based model(s) is important.
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| Seven Key Analytic Models |
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By Michael Coveney
Effective planning and performance monitoring require a network of analytic models. Due to the complexity of most organisations, a single model is insufficient, and instead, a set of separate yet interconnected models is implemented.
In this article, the author outlines seven key models that focus on essential aspects of business processes. Together, these models form a comprehensive management system empowering organisations to make data-driven decisions and achieve their objectives.
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| Integrated FP&A Models and Processes: Practical Examples |
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By Tomasz Klimek
What are the key steps to successfully implement the integrated driver-based model? Head of FP&A at International Airlines Group (IAG GBS) answers this question and describes how we can build a driver-based model for our business.
Watch this short video for practical examples and learn the different areas that should be considered to successfully implement an automated, integrated driver-based model.
For more resources on Modelling and Forecasting, 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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Unleashing the Power of FP&A Change Management
for Analytical Transformation |
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Change can be daunting, but it doesn't have to be. With only 30% of change programs achieving success, it's crucial to have a framework that enables FP&A professionals to navigate through complex change with ease.
Register for this webinar, where our expert panel will divulge the key steps for FP&A Change Management success. Gain actionable insights on how to drive analytical transformation, and take your business to new heights.
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The Latest Trends and Developments in Financial Planning & Analysis
2023 Global Survey Results |
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We are pleased to announce the release of the 2023 FP&A Trends Survey, and share the key findings with you. The analysis, along with results from previous surveys with over 2000 total responses over seven years, sheds light on the evolving landscape of FP&A and the challenges organisations face in achieving their objectives.
Join this webinar to explore the latest trends and developments in FP&A based on the survey results.
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Digitised FP&A Business Partnering:
How Technology Can Support It |
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Digitised FP&A Business Partnering is now the latest trend that is going well beyond just Finance involving the entire organisation to move FP&A to the next level. FP&A Business Partner needs to be equipped with defined skills and competencies that bridge technical acumen, technology, and influence.
Register for this webinar to learn how to achieve effective storytelling with data and technology for Digitised FP&A Business Partnering.
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