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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The Power of Data Automation in Finance: Moving from Chaos to Clarity
In today’s fast-paced financial landscape, outdated systems aren’t just inconvenient — they’re costly. Scattered data stalls critical insights, manual workflows breed errors and static reports leave leaders flying blind. The solution? A shift from chaos to clarity through data automation.Learn More -
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4 FP&A Technology Mistakes to Avoid
To help FP&A professionals avoid missteps with their technology, AFP brought together a panel of experts for a webinar discussing data management, enterprise performance management (EPM) software implementation, balancing finance and IT responsibilities, and the trust factor that is crucial to data-driven decision-making for executives.Learn More -
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