FP&A (financial planning & analysis) is a complex and time-consuming process that involves analyzing large amounts of financial data, so to provide performance metrics for insights and support strategic decision-making. By automating FP&A, organizations can save time and money, improve accuracy, and reduce the risk of human errors within finance. However, determining which financial reporting processes to automate and selecting the best automation tools can be quite challenging.

In this session, topics of conversation will include, yet will not be limited to:

• Common challenges and solutions of automating FP&A, such as effectively extracting and sharing complex financial data analysis, selecting suitable automation tools, integrating automation technologies, and ensuring accuracy and reliability
• FP&A visual dashboards that can offer real-time insights, enabling finance teams to make informed decisions swiftly and effectively
• Effective project team collaboration between finance, IT, and business analysts to ensure FP&A automation is aligned with business goals, technical feasibility, and effective implementation
• Training and upskilling finance workforces to maximize the benefits of FP&A automation