Spreadsheets have earned their place in finance.They’re flexible, familiar, and powerful — until they aren’t. As businesses grow, expand into new markets, add new product lines, and navigate more volatility, the cracks start to show. What once felt manageable becomes…
Volatility, rapid cost shifts, labour constraints, and unpredictable demand have become standard operating conditions — not exceptions. In this environment, the gap between traditional finance teams and truly high-performing FP&A functions will widen even further in 2026.
Behind every strategy, every investment, and every forecast is a team navigating uncertainty in real time. Volatile markets, rising costs, global disruptions, tightening budgets — the pressure is constant. And for many finance leaders, the toughest part isn’t the workload. It’s the uncertainty.
In 2026, the most successful companies won’t be the ones with the best spreadsheet templates.
They’ll be the ones where Finance, HR, and Operations work as one. Planning must be a shared process—fast, flexible, and built for alignment.
Modern FP&A teams are expected to, Understand the story behind the numbers, Speak the language of sales, HR, operations, and supply chain, Facilitate planning, not just enforce it. This requires more than technical expertise. It demands communication, collaboration, and business acumen.
In a world where volatility is the norm, one thing remains surprisingly constant in many businesses: the annual budget. Built once a year. Reviewed quarterly (if that). Then followed—often blindly—until something breaks. But here’s the truth: static budgets were designed…
The role of FP&A has evolved—and fast. In today’s environment, finance teams are no longer just budget keepers. They’re strategic enablers, helping companies navigate uncertainty with speed, clarity, and control. But while many teams are still adjusting to this shift,…
Finance leaders aren’t just reporting performance anymore — they’re shaping it. In an era defined by volatility and complexity, AI-powered FP&A tools give leaders speed, clarity, and foresight. Discover 5 game-changing ways these tools are transforming finance leadership.
A cloud ERP centralises your financial and operational data — giving you the structure to scale. But to move from insight to action, you need a planning platform that enables you to forecast, model, and collaborate in real time.
Workforce planning is no longer just an HR exercise. In today’s volatile environment, it’s a strategic lever — one that requires deep collaboration between Finance and HR. Yet in many organisations, it still happens in silos.
