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One of the hardest questions to answer about FP&A is ‘what is the typical FP&A team structure?’ This question is so hard to answer because there is no one-size-fits-all......

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Let me start by saying that fewer than 1 in 10,000 new businesses in the US receive venture capitalist (VC) funding, so being backed by VC is by itself a very difficult task......

The environmental, social, and governance (ESG) movement has taken root in the financial sector, with banks increasingly recognizing its significance. But how far have we come, and what challenges remain? Here's a look at the current landscape of ESG compliance in banking.👇🏻...

Recruiting in finance isn’t easy and I know this because I recently went through the process of building an FP&A team myself. During that experience, I quickly learned that people set parameters based on what they think the FP&A team should look like....

If you're contemplating this shift, understanding how to effectively lead in just 2-4 days a week is crucial. The unique role of a fractional leader can significantly impact the people in your team, other business functions, external partners and especially business performance....

OpenAI has made a significant stride in making AI more accessible with the release of GPT-4o mini, their most cost-efficient and intelligent small model yet....

McKinsey 7S Model is one of the most powerful tools to assess the organization’s effectiveness in achieving its strategic goals through the interactions of seven key elements – Structure, Strategy, Skills, System, Shared Values, Style, and Staff....

The five pillars of Mindset, Culture, Skillset, Digitalization, and Capacity collectively form the foundation of the next generation of financial planning and analysis (FP&A)....

Balanced Scorecards (BSC) is a strategic management performance metric that helps organizations to translate strategy into operational objectives that drive both behaviour and performance to deliver superior external outcomes....

A fractional CFO isn't limited by working with one company at a time. You'll usually find that most people in this position work with a variety of companies on a part-time basis, offering deep financial expertise without the overhead cost of a full-time executive....

The clients you choose as a fractional Chief Financial Officer (CFO) aren't just a reflection of your market niche – they define your day-to-day work and strategic focus....

A wise man (Stephen Covey) once said, “Change moves at the speed of trust” and that holds when it comes to the role of a finance or FP&A business partner. So, how can you build trust fast?...

As the FP&A function continues to evolve, it's essential for financial professionals to stay up to date on the latest trends. In this article, we'll explore nine of the top upcoming trends that are transforming the FP&A function....

An effective corporate treasury department is much more than cutting checks and keeping the books tidy. When managed properly, it becomes a strategic function that optimizes cash flow, mitigates risks, and ultimately, saves your company a fortune....