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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Investments Planning 
Fpanda Club
JANUARY 23, 2025
As FP&A professional, how often do you feel that you do something you shouldnt? FP&A is an evolving function that falls into the intersection of finance, operations and strategy aimed at driving better decision-making trough insightful analysis, forecasting and goal setting. Macroeconomic forecasts Macroeconomic trends?
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 23, 2025
Did you know that 35% of organizations identify data quality and timeliness as significant barriers to effective financial planning and analysis (FP&A)? Bad data, inaccessible information, and outdated processes make FP&A more difficult. Present financial data with clear charts for faster decision-making.
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CFO Dive
MAY 9, 2023
The infusion of cash is expected to boost R&D investments for the company’s financial planning and analysis tool, including in the area of generative AI.
Maximizing Profit and Productivity: The New Era of AI-Powered Accounting
Book of Secrets on the Month-End Close
How To Break Digital Transformation Barriers And Accelerate AI Adoption
Forecasting Failures Are Costly: Heres How To Fix Them
The Human Side of Finance: The Intersectionality of People, Culture, Adaptability, and Resilience
E78 Partners
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The Overlooked FP&A Dilemma in Private Equity Private equity (PE) investors pursue efficiency, profitability, and long-term value creation. Yet, many PE-backed companies struggle with financial planning and analysis (FP&A), which creates barriers to achieving growth targets, cash flow clarity, and operational alignment.
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 22, 2025
Did you know that 47% of businesses still rely on spreadsheets for financial planning, despite the risks of errors and inefficiencies? Workday Adaptive Planning aims to solve this problem by offering a cloud-based Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) solution with AI-powered forecasting, budgeting, and workforce planning tools.
Fpanda Club
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
This relates to FP&A which stands for financial planning and analysis. The emerging FP&A practice steps out of the shadow of other finance functions becoming a standalone entity which involves its own mission, goals, organization, processes, tools and skills.
Jedox Finance
JUNE 26, 2019
We are pleased to welcome an expert in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Mr. Anders Liu-Lindberg, as a guest to the Jedox blog. In a large scale survey by a global firm, CFOs named Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) a top priority to transform and derive more value.
Centage
MARCH 7, 2023
At Centage, we’re committed to equipping finance teams to meet this challenge by providing automated, cloud FP&A software solutions that make it easy to perform the detailed, bottom-up budgeting and sophisticated scenario analysis needed to spot risks and opportunities early. So how are CFOs shifting their goals for 2023?
Centage
APRIL 6, 2022
Every business has a set of interconnected levers, commonly referred to as business drivers, that affect the operational expenses and financial results. The key is to have a keen understanding of your business drivers, and build your financial plan around them. There are three types of financial scenario planning: .
Centage
AUGUST 29, 2023
Budget season is one of the most important times for financial teams, as it sets the tone for how well the company will grow. They should forecast and plan for them all year long. Continuous financial planning is more advantageous to companies for several reasons. How Does a Rolling Budget Differ from the Annual Process?
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CFO Thought Leader
NOVEMBER 3, 2024
In this episode of “Planning Aces,” finance leaders explore the evolving role of FP&A as a strategic partner emphasizing the importance of reliable data in aligning decision-making and resetting priorities. Leveraging AI emerges as a key theme for optimizing financial processes and enabling real-time collaboration.
Jedox Finance
NOVEMBER 19, 2020
In the current times of crisis, these buzzwords common in FP&A and planning turn out to be very important characteristics for companies and it becomes clear how well positioned they actually are. In their 35 page report, they provide interesting insights into the current state of planning and highlight where the journey is headed.
Spreadym
JUNE 27, 2023
What is Financial Planning and Analysis or FP&A? FP&A is a process used by organizations to develop and manage their financial plans and make informed decisions based on financial analysis. The primary objectives of FP&A. The primary objectives of FP&A.
Future CFO
SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
Technology adoption in FP&A is set to accelerate, driven by macroeconomic uncertainty and ongoing disruptions, said Gartner recently. Making FP&A more predictive and agile will offer enormous benefits and help to make the business more responsive to changing economic conditions and new opportunities.”.
Jedox Finance
JANUARY 3, 2023
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is evolving into a whole new area of influence with cross-departmental and cross-dimensional impact. Accurate, frequent, and integrated business planning is crucial as geopolitical tensions, worldwide inflation, and supply chain disruption continue to reshape the global economy.
The Finance Weekly
JULY 19, 2022
FP&A software assists CFOs, finance leaders, and FP&A experts in ensuring the financial health of their organization by tracking and analyzing current outcomes and forecasting future performance. What is FP&A? Why do you need FP&A? The top 10 best FP&A Software Tools Available.
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 21, 2022
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams play a crucial role in companies by performing budgeting, forecasting, and analysis that support major corporate decisions of the CFO, CEO, and the Board of Directors. How things have changed for the FP&A teams. With technology, it has become FP&A 2.0.
Centage
MAY 10, 2022
According to Gartner’s 2021 Emerging Technology Product Leader Survey , nearly half of respondents chose cloud-based software as a top three emerging technology investment. Bring SaaS to Your Budgeting & Planning. Traditionally, implementing and/or upgrading your technology represents a significant investment.
Future CFO
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
It went to note that FP&A and reporting teams have been stretched as the demand for rapid and effective business insight from finance has proved critical for many organisations which have been placed under acute stress. Crisis-born FP&A best practice. “Life challenges us, so that we become enlightened. Siang Leng Tay.
Centage
JUNE 12, 2023
As change continues to add uncertainty to businesses across industries, finance leaders are tasked with effectively analyzing, monitoring and predicting the financial performance of their organizations with a new level of granularity. Today, it’s a fast-paced business world. That’s a lot of moving parts.
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 26, 2025
With global economies bracing for uncertainty in 2025 , financial teams are under pressure to adapt faster than ever. Political shifts, rising inflation, and unpredictable market trends are forcing businesses to rethink their financial planning strategies. What is Prophix? Who Its Meant For?
Jedox Finance
AUGUST 22, 2019
Dear CFO, We heard that you put FP&A on your list of top priorities to work on. We understand that you’re not satisfied with the return on investment you’re getting from the department. You told us that there is too much data, reporting, and analysis and too few real insights that change decisions for the better.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
Your business can use historical and recent business performance with the recurrent business cycle and seasonal trends to predict your organization’s financial performance in various scenarios. There is some risk to using past performance to inform your long-term plans, and this can be compounded during times of economic uncertainty.
Spreadym
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
The best Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) software typically offers a range of features designed to help organizations effectively manage their financial performance. Users can input data, make adjustments, and project future financial scenarios.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
With that said, it’s important to gain a greater understanding of your profitability which requires more analysis than a financial statement and a balance sheet. By doing a profitability analysis, companies can identify specific areas in need of attention. Don’t be tempted to stop at only one or two of them.
Centage
JULY 19, 2022
With a top-down approach, senior leadership sets the financial constraints, and departments create their budgets accordingly. Because the targets are coming from above, there’s less of a burden on lower management to invest time and resources in budget creation. So, employees can focus on doing their jobs.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
Successful businesses recognize the importance of financial planning and analysis. Also known as FP&A, financial planning and analysis refers to various planning and budgeting activities that help a company to make savvy decisions regarding its long-term goals.
Centage
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
In light of the current volatility, with a probable recession just around the corner, it’s more important than ever that companies take steps to protect their financial futures, and that means utilizing data to its best advantage. Key Financial Reports to Run. The Importance of Automated Financial Reporting.
The Finance Weekly
FEBRUARY 23, 2022
A study by the University of Baltimore and Excel-based FP&A company, , DataRails , lays out the full economic costs of businesses sticking with manually prepared financial reports. billion is the first number that came out of the research and this represents the total amount of money lost by manual financial work. .
Spreadym
MAY 10, 2023
What-if analysis is a technique used in financial planning and decision-making business software to assess the potential outcomes of different scenarios or changes in variables. It involves evaluating the impact of various "what-if" situations on financial flows projections, business performance measures, or outcomes.
Onplan
DECEMBER 28, 2021
Is closing your offices and giving people compensating benefits a good financial move for your bottom line? (Of Of course there are many non-financial considerations, but for this blog we’re focusing on adding up the costs.). How do you weigh and plan for the costs of such a change? Let’s start by laying out the base case.
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Nerd's Eye View
AUGUST 7, 2023
Welcome to the August 2023 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, underlying trends, and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!
Nerd's Eye View
SEPTEMBER 5, 2022
Welcome to the September 2022 issue of the Latest News in Financial #AdvisorTech – where we look at the big news, announcements, and underlying trends and developments that are emerging in the world of technology solutions for financial advisors!
Cube Software
APRIL 29, 2024
What does FP&A for real estate look like? When it comes to the real estate sector, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) plays a crucial role in guiding strategic decisions.
Centage
JANUARY 31, 2022
Understanding the financial health of your organization as it stands today and measuring the strength of your cash position is critical. The cash flow statement is an important tool that shows how your business decisions impact cash and cash equivalents – and breaks the analysis down to operating, investing, and financing activities.
Future CFO
NOVEMBER 29, 2020
In the current times of crisis, these buzzwords common in FP&A and planning turn out to be very important characteristics for companies and it becomes clear how well positioned they actually are. In their 35-page report, they provide interesting insights into the current state of planning and highlight where the journey is headed.
Centage
DECEMBER 1, 2021
But times have changed – which is why financial forecasting is more important than your annual budget. Basing projections off data coming from various sources reduces leadership’s confidence in your analysis. Pulling financials from disparate Excel spreadsheets introduces clerical errors.
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Jedox Finance
APRIL 24, 2022
In this post we will take a closer look at FP&A – what the meaning of FP&A is, where you should start and how your company can benefit from it. From different use cases to the solution for current challenges – learn how the finance department can take advantage of Financial Planning and Analysis.
Centage
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023
Staying on top of your financial performance is vital for running your business. Budget vs actuals analysis is one of the most effective ways to maintain a clear picture of your company’s performance. Budget vs actuals analysis allows you to assess how well your organization is following its financial plans.
Spreadym
OCTOBER 3, 2023
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) candidates are professionals who specialize in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis within an organization. They play a critical role in helping companies make informed financial decisions and allocate resources effectively.
CFO Thought Leader
DECEMBER 1, 2023
This episode of Planning Aces Brett and Jack discuss FP&A’s role when it comes to breaking down silos within departments, and how A.I. is quickly emerging as FP&A’s ultimate silo busting partner. Insights from Finance Leaders: Planning Ace CFO Lauren St.
Spreadym
OCTOBER 31, 2023
Infrastructure investments: Investments in infrastructure, such as roads, bridges, and utilities, are considered capital expenditures when undertaken by government entities. Capital expenditures are treated differently in financial accounting than operating expenses (OpEx).
The Finance Weekly
AUGUST 7, 2024
Ever since AI came onto the scene, it has been mixed into financial planning and analysis (FP&A) to aid finance professionals in deciphering data and making savvy decisions on how to steer company growth. Datarails is specifically designed to augment Excel-based financial planning and analysis.
The Finance Weekly
JUNE 17, 2024
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is important in automating all of the manual tasks in the finance department and giving everyone greater insights into the data. Planful is one of these top FP&A software solutions , and this article will review their features, reviews, and customer feedback.
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