​From Ambition to Execution: How Leading FP&A Teams Turn Insights into Impact​
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Data-based decision-making is declining — and FP&A is feeling the impact.

Presenting the 2025 FP&A Trends Survey, Michael Coveney, Analytics Thought Leader and Author and Head of Research at FP&A Trends Group, shared a striking finding: only 59% of organisations base most of their decisions on data.

Even more concerning, 10% still rely on little to no data at all.

Despite the rapid rise of new technologies, only 2% say their FP&A function is fully optimised. Most teams are still tied up in manual work and spreadsheets.

The survey points to five key areas that can help organisations improve: 

  • Integrated planning
  • Scenario-ready forecasting
  • Trusted data foundation
  • Modern tech & analytics
  • Skills and influence

With FP&A professionals still spending 46% of their time just collecting data, the urgency for change is clear.

Hear Michael’s full presentation in this video.

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