Data security — Essential strategies to Fortify FP&A
In any organisation, the FP&A team is going to be responsible for handling vast amounts of sensitive financial data. From revenue forecasts to strategic planning metrics, these insights are critical to an organisation’s success. However, a single data breach or security lapse can lead to financial losses, reputational damage, and regulatory penalties – thus making […]
FP&A software – How to customise it to fit your business needs
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) software has become an essential tool for modern businesses, offering robust capabilities to forecast, budget, and analyse financial performance. However, many organisations struggle to fully leverage these sophisticated systems, often underutilising key features or adapting their processes to fit the software rather than customising the software to fit their unique […]
Enhancing collaboration between finance and operations through FP&A software
Collaboration between finance and operations teams is crucial for an organisation’s success, but too often they simply don’t speak the same language. Finance teams tend to focus on financial accuracy, budgeting, and forecasting, while operations teams are driven by efficiency, productivity, and execution. Despite their different priorities, these teams must work together to ensure the […]
9 ways that FP&A can drive sustainable growth
Sustainable growth is no longer a luxury — it’s a necessity. Companies are under increasing pressure to meet financial targets while also addressing their environmental and social responsibilities. This delicate balancing act requires more than just intuition; it demands a strategic, data-driven approach. We’re firm believers that FP&A can be the unsung hero here that […]
4 ways FP&A software can enhance investor communications
The world of investor communications has changed dramatically over the past decade with investors of all kinds demanding more transparency, better forecast accuracy, and real-time insights that can be used to make smarter investment decisions. This is placing increasing pressure on companies that have to split their focus between improving internal operations and strategies that […]
What makes for a successful FP&A team
Here at Apliqo, we’ve had the chance to interact with some incredible companies who have transformed their FP&A capabilities through a combination of powerful software and highly skilled personnel – and we’ve seen a lot of different strategies in terms of building an agile team that can thrive in all the different scenarios that they […]
Building a Data-Driven Culture in Finance
It’s almost become cliché at this point to talk about how important data is for driving business decisions, and many companies will pay lip service to this fact, but from our experience – there is still a long way to go in terms of leveraging data to its full potential within the finance team and […]
The potential of AI and predictive planning to enhance forecast accuracy
he number one topic of 2025 is highly likely to be continuous improvements in artificial intelligence (AI) and how it will shape the future of our industries. In FP&A specifically, there are unprecedented opportunities for accuracy and efficiency if the potential of the technology is fulfilled. By integrating AI-driven predictive planning, organisations can automate repetitive […]
The future of FP&A: 5 trends shaping 2025 and beyond
2025 is well and truly upon us and it feels like a really big year for FP&A. With so many technological and methodological tailwinds for the industry, it’s safe to say that there are going to be some significant advancements in the year to come. And here at Apliqo – we’re here for it! We […]
The evolution of FP&A (from traditional methods to modern practices)
Modern FP&A is almost unrecognisable when compared to what we had just 20 years ago, and that is a testament to just how far this industry has come in a very short space of time. This dramatic transformation in how FP&A teams operate reflects a broader revolution in financial planning and analysis. It’s a story […]
