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…
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%…
Kendaraan listrik, semikonduktor, aerospace, perusahaan teknologi—pada sektor-sektor terkompetitif, berbisnis saat ini berarti beroperasi dalam keadaan disruptif. Di suatu waktu, sebuah perusahaan bisa memimpin di atas bukit; di kemudian hari, perusahaan tersebut bisa saja bertanya-tanya bagaimana rival terdekatnya menyalip dan merebut…
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…
Outdated Tools, Outdated Planning Despite the widespread acknowledgement of planning’s crucial role in organisational performance, the symptoms of outdated planning practices are often subtle and dispersed.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…
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…
The retail landscape is constantly evolving, and for CFOs, embracing continuous planning is the key to navigating these changes effectively. Gone are the days of rigid yearly or quarterly planning that fail to keep up with the dynamic nature of…
The business environment is characterised by constant change and uncertainty, driven by factors such as technological advancements, geopolitical events, and changing consumer preferences. Climate change and sustainability are also major factors influencing the business landscape. Governments are implementing stricter environmental…
