Stay fast and focused
The latest research on business agility from Joe Perfetti underlines the imperative for leaders to move at pace….
Financial Cycle Time Rankings 2020
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, as the global economy plunges deeper into recession, it is perhaps…
Not every company’s costs are led by their revenues
Ask a business manager how each year’s operating budget is set. Chances are they will tell you that it…
The innovation paradox
Too many big businesses are stuck in a low-risk, low-innovation cycle – but they have all they need…
Financial planners have an important role when data is absent
In the age of AI, financial planning and analysis (FP&A) must focus on the human element, says Phil…
Future prospects for the Financial Planning and Analysis business function
Embrace the human element and worry less about AI. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is a crucial group within a…
Understanding the link between risk and finance
You might have an opinion about how to approach uncertainty, but there’s a good chance you need to…
Financial Cycle Time: How fast is your company relative to the market?
Examining the Financial Cycle Time of the world’s most agile companies can reveal lessons about how they maximize…
Will India’s demonetization plan work out?
Dissecting a controversial move. At around 8pm Indian Standard Time on the 8th of November 2016, Indian Prime…
Taking the mystery out of profit measurement
If members of your organization don’t understand how you measure profits, they won’t be able to contribute as…
An organization’s biggest assets are its people
Contrary to the long-held opinion of financial managers, hiring great people should be viewed as an asset, not…
How megatrends shape the financial industry
Innovation and developments in the financial industry are shaped by global megatrends in demographics, economics, and resources. Those…
