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 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 -
Apr 21, 2025
All Aboard! Gaining Alignment Through the Strategic Investing Process
A prominent financial institution’s two-category approach to technology investments provided a framework for ensuring stable operations while allowing it to pursue targeted advancements. However, the company saw it had room to improve its strategic investment planning process in areas of alignment, planning, prioritization, resource allocation and execution.Learn More
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