Financial planning used to mean spreadsheets, revisions, and chasing numbers that were outdated by the time they were reviewed. But the landscape has shifted. The role of FP&A is no longer just about reporting; it’s about real-time insight, strategic clarity,…
Scenario modelling. A new buzzword, or something we should have adopted long ago? Economic whiplash. Policy swings. Shifting expectations in how, where, and why people work. This is the climate in which workforce planning now operates. Gone are the days…
The world of finance, coupled with an unpredictable market, means every decision counts. Every data point and insight are the backbone of an enterprise, especially when it comes to decision-making. In this context, the marriage of FP&A software and AI…
Implementing modern planning solutions means shifting from tedious, manual tasks to activities that drive real business value, like insightful analysis and strategic forecasting. PwC’s survey reveals that 64% of CFOs prioritise investments in advanced technologies like AI and cloud computing,…
If you look around, you’ll notice how our lives are defined by the sway of digital advancements and modernisation. For example, bank cards, once tucked away in our purses, can now be kept securely inside our phones. This is the…
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…
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%…
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…
Market volatility is here to stay. The road to business as usual is uncertain, and it’s hard to envision what that new normal will entail. Despite the current market phase, we anticipate ongoing fluctuations in the future, much like we’ve…
Let bygones be bygones, like the pandemic. The pandemic era has long gone, yet its impact continues to keep us awake at night; its existence wasn’t a simple one, as it broke new ground for many industries. Ever since the…
