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What FP&A and March Madness Have in Common—And Why It Matters

Posted on April 10, 2025 (April 11, 2025) by Irina Lewis

When NCAA March Madness kicks off, all bets are off. Upsets happen. Brackets get busted. Cinderella teams dance their way into the spotlight. Sound familiar? If you’ve ever worked in FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), you know planning season can feel a lot like tournament time. That’s the vibe Paul Barnhurst—aka The FP&A Guy—captured with do whatever you want to update […]

Mastering Demand Forecasting & Strategic Revenue Planning in the CPG Industry

Posted on March 27, 2025 (March 31, 2025) by Irina Lewis

Every CPG company knows the risks of miscalculating demand. Overproduce, and you’re left with excess inventory that eats into margins. Underproduce, and you face stockouts, lost sales, and frustrated customers. With shifting consumer preferences and unpredictable supply chains, demand forecasting has never been more difficult—or more critical to success. Traditional forecasting methods, often based on do whatever you want to update […]

Why Real-Time Planning Is Key to Business Survival in 2025

Posted on March 13, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Irina Lewis

Stuck in Slow Planning Cycles? Here’s Why That’s Holding You Back FP&A leaders are expected to be the architects of agility. But how agile can you be when your budgeting process is locked in spreadsheets, disconnected systems, and outdated forecasting cycles? The pace of business has changed. Market conditions shift overnight, economic uncertainty makes long-term do whatever you want to update […]

Planning for Tariffs: Turn Uncertainty into Opportunity with Your FP&A Software

Posted on March 6, 2025 (April 16, 2025) by Irina Lewis

Tariffs have rapidly become one of the most pressing concerns for organizations worldwide. Leaders in Strategy, Finance, and Procurement are asking tough questions… “How do tariffs affect our costs?” “Should we pass them on to customers?” “Should we change our manufacturing footprint?” …but few have the tools or processes in place to answer them thoroughly. do whatever you want to update […]

Gartner Names Kepion in 2024 Financial Planning Software Magic Quadrant

Posted on March 6, 2025 (March 26, 2025) by Irina Lewis

Financial Planning & Analysis: Why It’s As Critical As Ever As businesses navigate economic uncertainty, market shifts, and increasing operational complexity, the role of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) software has never been more essential. Organizations need the ability to: Modern FP&A software solutions provide the automation, collaboration, and agility needed to move from manual, do whatever you want to update […]

Why Finance and Data Collaboration Is Key to FP&A Success

Posted on February 27, 2025 (March 6, 2025) by Irina Lewis

SUMMARY: Collaboration between Finance and Data teams is critical for achieving modern FP&A excellence, enabling organizations to adapt quickly to changing business landscapes through advanced planning and insights. By implementing best practices and leveraging modern planning tools like Kepion, companies can eliminate bottlenecks, speed forecasting cycles, and make more informed decisions to gain a competitive do whatever you want to update […]

How FP&A Software Helps CPG Companies with Supply Chain Management

Posted on February 13, 2025 (February 10, 2025) by Irina Lewis

SUMMARY: Smarter supply chain planning starts with smarter processes, smarter decisions, and smarter growth. FP&A software is transforming supply chain management for CPG companies by bridging the gap between finance and operations. It improves demand forecasting accuracy, automates repetitive workflows, integrates data from multiple systems, and scales with business growth. But while adopting FP&A software do whatever you want to update […]

Implementing FP&A Best Practices: Tailor Planning Across Your Organization

Posted on February 11, 2025 (February 11, 2025) by Irina Lewis

Written by Guest Author and FP&A Professional: Paul Barnhurst (aka The FP&A Guy) Planning, in some form or another, has been around for as long as the human race. However, formal budgets are much more recent, as they started in England as a way to put checks on the king. It eventually made its way do whatever you want to update […]

Understanding the Role of AI in FP&A Processes

Posted on January 23, 2025 (February 10, 2025) by Irina Lewis

SUMMARY: Artificial Intelligence (AI) is reshaping FP&A by automating tasks, enhancing forecasting accuracy, and delivering real-time insights, enabling finance teams to become more strategic and efficient. With tools like Kepion, organizations can expedite planning, forecasting, and reporting through collaborative and user-friendly solutions. Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is the backbone of sound business decision-making. But do whatever you want to update […]