FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) is the function within an organisation responsible for financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis that supports management decision-making. FP&A sits at the intersection of finance and business operations, translating operational plans into financial projections, monitoring actual performance against those projections, and providing analytical insight that enables management to understand financial performance and make forward-looking decisions.
Why This Matters
FP&A is the organisational capability that converts financial data into decision-relevant insight. Where accounting records what happened, FP&A interprets what it means and projects what is likely to happen next. A strong FP&A function enables management to plan with precision, monitor performance with analytical rigour, and make strategic decisions grounded in financial evidence rather than intuition. The quality of an organisation’s FP&A capability directly influences the quality of its strategic and operational decision-making.
Where This Fits
This term sits within the Planning & Projections area of Performance & Control.
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