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FP&A Trends: How to Become a Compelling Storyteller
March 29, 2022
“More than half of the participants responded that they are still spending the majority of their time on data reconciliation and reporting. About 35% are spending the majority of time on analysing and interpreting data, while only 9% spends most of their time on storytelling and business partnering.”
Supply Chain Dive: Stop Kicking the Can: Why Companies Must Think Long Term to Solve Supply Chain Challenges
March 25, 2022
“Businesses used to have the luxury of creating financial forecasts monthly or quarterly. Now, this process must be conducted on a more real-time basis. The pandemic has caused many finance organizations to adapt their approach to forecasting. By working closely with the supply chain office on forecasting, finance organizations can help the supply chain to become more flexible, agile and predictive in meeting the challenge of future disruptions.”
Forbes: The Big 2022 Trends For CFOs: Digital, Talent Retention And Remote Work
March 25, 2022
“One of the top focus areas for our team as we emerge from the pandemic amid the rapid, relentless pace of change is prioritizing data management to improve reporting and, ultimately, insights. As part of transforming the finance function at MassMutual to help us create more time to add analytical and creative value, having access to clean and organized data is key. Overall, I think this continues to be an opportunity for finance organizations so they can be more efficient and make informed, real-time recommendations leveraging data and technology as strategic advisors to the business.”
CFO Magazine: Supply Chain Turmoil: Applying the Lessons
March 23, 2022
“Improved planning and forecasting, if an organization undertakes the effort, will come in handy as lead times return to normal levels and suppliers return to realistic production schedules. It will also help if consumer and business-to-business demand wither due to persistent price inflation.”
