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FP&A’s Scope: What Is In And What Is Out?

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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. In this blog post I wont focus on the activities that fall into FP&As scope by default, such as budgeting, forecasting and regular analysis.

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Members’ Profile: Anne-Marie de Bruin 

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Recognizing the need to enhance my managerial capabilities, I pursued a Postgraduate Diploma in Management, which equipped me with essential leadership skills. First and foremost is financial acumen—understanding financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance is foundational.

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The Future of Finance and Sustainability with Elizabeth Burns

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Elizabeth Burns, CFO of Gas du Cameroon (GDC), exemplifies this balance, demonstrating how strategic financial leadership can support environmental responsibility. Under Elizabeth’s leadership, GDC has achieved remarkable environmental milestones. Elizabeth Burns: My favorite book is The Maxwell Leadership Bible by John Maxwell.

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If You Don’t Use the Data, Someone Else Will!

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The most progressive finance teams are investing in business intelligence capabilities, leveraging dashboards, scenario models, and rolling forecasts to guide resource allocation in real time. These tools are not about fancy visuals; they are about surfacing the right insight at the right moment to inform strategic choices.

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1054: AI as a Game-Changer for Revenue and Operations | Chris Nagy, CFO, SalesLoft

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His career journey, spanning roles in pricing and market dynamics to strategic planning at BlackRock, shaped his approach to finance leadership. These milestones underscore Nagy’s ability to address immediate financial challenges while positioning organizations for longer-term opportunities.

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PodChats for FutureCFO: Mining data intelligence – the secret sauce of finance transformation

Future CFO

Verma notes, "In finance, data intelligence can work as pillars to achieve better forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning." As finance professionals transition from number crunchers to strategic advisors, the ability to convey complex data insights understandably becomes crucial.

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From Boardroom to Broadcast: The CFO as Company Spokesperson 

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They are dealing with facts, forecasts, and risk. On the other hand, when they are practical, calm, and confident in their explanations, they signal leadership, not just competence. In recent years, particularly in post-scandal South Africa, public and institutional trust has shifted toward companies that show ethical leadership.

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