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In the intricate web of modern healthcare, supply chain disruption has emerged as a recurring and formidable challenge. The unpredictable nature of disruptions—spanning everything from global pandemics to regional crises—requires organisations to rethink their operational strategies. For finance leaders and…

For years, Excel has been the default tool for budgeting and planning. Its flexibility, familiarity, and widespread adoption make it an easy choice for finance professionals. However, as businesses grow in size and complexity, budgeting in Excel increasingly shows its…

In the dynamic world of corporate finance, planning isn’t just about forecasting; it’s about enabling organisations to adapt and thrive in the face of change. Enter continuous planning—a forward-thinking approach that empowers businesses to navigate uncertainty with agility, precision, and…

In today’s fast-paced business landscape, the finance function has evolved from a back-office operation to a strategic powerhouse. Finance leaders are expected to do more than just crunch numbers—they are tasked with guiding organisations through turbulent markets, rapid technological advancements,…

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) has evolved beyond spreadsheets and static reports, stepping into a new era powered by advanced FP&A tools. In today’s hyper-accelerated business world, where change is the only constant, organisations are looking to technologies like artificial…

In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, finance teams find themselves at the forefront of digital transformation, primarily driven by artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI like automation. Yet, while technology offers groundbreaking potential, its implementation in finance requires careful leadership, transparency,…

We admit the power of spreadsheets, the user-friendly tool that has been part of our lives for many years. From writing a personal monthly budget to creating a monthly planner for your kids, the spreadsheet has it all. The usefulness…

Planning is crucial. Organisations are grappling with an unrelenting wave of disruption in industries such as electric vehicles, semiconductors, aerospace, and enterprise software. Companies that once dominated their markets can quickly find themselves eclipsed by agile competitors. This dynamic is…

Imagine a world where financial reporting isn’t a tedious, time-consuming ordeal. A realm where stakeholders can effortlessly access the insights they need, from granular departmental data to high-level executive overviews. It’s a vision of self-service, where reporting becomes a strategic…

A survey constructed by Vena in 2021 concluded that out of 175 finance professionals, only 7% were utilising artificial intelligence (AI) in their FP&A processes. Another survey was conducted last year in 2023, and they determined that a full 74%…