FP&A Insights & Best Practices

Articles on FP&A maturity, forecasting, budgeting, and finance transformation.

• Finance Stopped Saying No

  You have a seat at the table. You're consulted on major decisions. But when was the last time Finance actually killed a deal? If you can't remember, you're not a strategic partner. You're a rubber stamp.

• The Variance Explanation That Explains Nothing

  Your team sends variance reports every month. The commentary says 'timing.' You nod and move on. But here's the question: do you actually know what's happening in your business?

• You Don't Have a Budget. You Have a Wishlist.

  Every company has a budget document. But when budget owners overspend, they say 'Finance gave me that number.' That's not a budget—that's a wishlist with a spreadsheet attached.

• Your Rolling Forecast Doesn't Roll

  Most finance teams say they do rolling forecasts. But when the board asks what next year looks like, they can't answer. That's not rolling—that's a forecast that shrinks as the year goes on.