For modern FP&A teams, scenario planning has become a core capability. Not because the future got clearer, but because it didn’t. Economic instability, labour market disruptions, policy shifts, and AI-led business model changes have made volatility the norm.
A solid financial footing empowers manufacturers to make strategic decisions with confidence and bolsters a manufacturer’s creditworthiness, enabling them to secure favourable financing options for future endeavours. With a clear understanding of their financial standing, manufacturers can effectively allocate resources,…
AI and automation are changing the shape of the workforce — not by eliminating roles, but by transforming them. Repetitive, rules-based work is increasingly automated, freeing employees to focus on higher-value tasks.
FP&A has changed. It’s no longer about annual budgets and backward-looking reports. Today, it’s about agility — the ability to plan fast, adapt quickly, and make decisions based on what’s happening right now. That kind of agility isn’t possible without…
The manufacturing industry has always been defined by precision, timing and scale. But in 2025, it’s being defined by something else entirely: unpredictability. Demand patterns are harder to forecast. Supply chains feel more fragile. And the pressure to deliver faster,…
Agility in financial planning is no longer a luxury. It has become essential. Finance teams, especially those using Workday Adaptive Planning Core plus Reporting, face growing pressure to move beyond static, annual budgets. Instead, they need financial planning tools and…
As finance leaders, we’re all too familiar with the challenges of using Excel for financial planning and analysis (FP&A). From siloed data to version control issues and the constant risk of human error, Excel’s limitations have become increasingly apparent in…
Modern finance functions are at a crossroads. With shifting markets, evolving customer expectations, and relentless disruption, financial planning is expected to do more than just deliver numbers. It’s expected to steer strategy, enable agility, and act as a stabilising force…
The Evolving FP&A Landscape and the Need for a Hybrid Approach For decades, Excel has been the cornerstone of financial planning and analysis. Its familiarity, flexibility, and power have made it indispensable to finance professionals across industries. Yet, as businesses…
The United States is rearming its tariff playbook. In 2025, sweeping changes to trade policy are underway, with new tariffs targeting a range of imports, from electric vehicles and semiconductors to strategic materials like steel and aluminium. The average tariff…
