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Planning as a Catalyst for Growth in Unpredictable Markets

planning, growth

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…

Financial Reporting: 4 Common Mistakes and Solutions

financial reporting, fp&a, finance

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…

Why AI Is Modern FP&A’s New Best Friend?

ai, finance, artificial intelligence, fp&a

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%…

Becoming The Next-Level FP&A Teams

fp&a, finance, finance teams

In the past, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) used to feel like a completely foreign concept. Nowadays, finance teams are dedicating around 10% more time and resources to FP&A to keep their organisations consistently ahead. Despite this effort, many find…

When Manufacturers Should Focus On Finance: A Summary

manufacturer, planning, financial planning

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,…

Why Your Planning Tools Might Be Holding You Back

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Outdated Tools, Outdated Planning Despite the widespread acknowledgement of planning’s crucial role in organisational performance, the symptoms of outdated planning practices are often subtle and dispersed. Historically, financial and planning departments have relied on tools and technologies that, while initially…

The Era Of AI: All About Intelligence In FP&A

AI, intelligence, machine learning

If you have the power to predict your organisation’s future, what will you do? Finance leaders can be the most powerful, leading your organisation to focus on the big value by sprinkling the magic of forward-looking metrics and customised predictive…