Technology enables new capabilities for individuals and teams to apply to financial analyses and processes. Data is a key economic asset leveraged throughout business analysis and operations, and it gains value when it is applied to a purpose, such as a business problem or a business question. MORE.
2025 AFP FP&A Benchmarking Survey Report: Technology & Data
The 2025 AFP FP&A Benchmarking Survey examines technology and data that define the FP&A function. The report can be used by FP&A practitioners to compare their organization’s technology metrics with those of their peers.
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May 27, 2025
Creating an FP&A Function at The Fujitsu Group
This case study explores how Fujitsu formed a new financial planning & analysis (FP&A) function at its global headquarters in Japan and trained its staff — many of whom were from non-finance backgrounds — to become FP&A professionals.Learn More -
May 14, 2025
Beyond the Bottom Line: Strategic Cost Management in Action
True strategic cost management is not a one-time fix — it’s a cultural shift. It requires alignment across leadership, better tools and data, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.Learn More -
May 5, 2025
Why Aren’t FP&A Teams Using the EPM Tools They Bought?
According to the 2025 AFP FP&A Benchmarking Survey, FP&A professionals are primarily using EPM tools for control and consolidation, not for advanced planning and forecasting.Learn More
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