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AUGUST 11, 2025

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Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

CFO Strategic Partners

MAY 29, 2025

Why CFOs Must Act Now: Turning Tariff Disruption into Strategic Opportunity Insights from Acclarity Accredited to FP&A Subject Matter Expert: Marcus Fisher Global markets are entering a period of structural disruption—and finance leaders are on the front lines. Yet forward-looking leaders aren’t standing still—they’re evolving.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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?

Financial Planning and Analysis (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.”.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

DECEMBER 1, 2021

But times have changed – which is why financial forecasting is more important than your annual budget. More than half (57%) are producing P&L forecasts more often than monthly. Basing projections off data coming from various sources reduces leadership’s confidence in your analysis.

Forecasting

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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. Cash flow forecasting provides that much needed insight and is the most effective way to start future-proofing your business for the year ahead. Transform how you budget, forecast, analyze and report.

Cash Flow Forecasting

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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: .

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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. The costs and expenses are set well in advance.

Budgeting

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

The start of a new year is always a time for planning. As a FP&A professional, all eyes are on you to help plan the year ahead, step-by-careful-step, with enough lead time to avoid pitfalls and seize unexpected opportunities. For instance, 70% of SMBs have created scenario planning to prepare for the future.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Reporting

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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. .

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

MAY 3, 2022

The leading provider of modern cloud-based FP&A solutions for mid-sized organizations, Centage Corporation prides itself on empowering today’s financial leaders to better guide their organizations to success. As a result, users can reduce manual tasks for budgeting and planning without compromising the integrity of the end result.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 5, 2023

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) involve a range of activities, including planning, forecasting, budgeting, and analytical tasks, all of which are vital in providing essential support for a company's major business decisions and overall financial well-being.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

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).

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

The Finance Weekly

AUGUST 18, 2024

Overview of Runway Runway is shaking up the way businesses handle financial planning! It all started when Siqi Chen realized his struggles with financial expertise during his time as a senior leader and the headaches that come with using spreadsheets. It offers Ambient Intelligence within its FP&A platform.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

Centage

OCTOBER 24, 2022

For best results, companies should take steps to shore up cash forecasts and variables. Companies may also want to invest in cloud-based planning software to gain immediate visibility of their business at a glance. Additionally, businesses should strive to minimize risk by adding runway and conservatism to their forecasts.

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)