5 REASONS TO TRANSFORM FINANCE FUNCTION FROM REPORTING FACTORY TO ANALYTICS POWERHOUSE
INTRODUCTION
Transforming the finance function from a reporting factory to an analytics powerhouse is essential for staying relevant and driving business performance.
This transformation involves adopting skills from Finance Business Partners, DataScientists, and Business Executives.
Let’s dive into how this can be achieved!
1. EVOLUTION OF FINANCE ROLES
THE JOURNEY OF FINANCE OVER THE LAST 20 YEARS
The role of Finance has evolved tremendously. Initially focused on reporting, it now requires a blend of soft and hard skills to provide meaningful insights.
Understanding this evolution helps in identifying the skills needed for future success.
Early 2000s
Focus on reporting
Mid-2000s
Introduction of business partnering
2010s
Rise of data analytics
Present
Integration of strategic leadership
2. ROLE OF FINANCE BUSINESS PARTNERS
BUILDING EFFECTIVE PARTNERING SKILLS IN FP&A
Finance Business Partners have developed critical soft skills that go beyond traditional reporting.
- Learning: Continuously improving knowledge 🧠
- Communicating: Effectively sharing insights 📢
- Collaborating: Working seamlessly with other departments 🤝
- Delivering: Providing actionable financial analysis
These skills enable Finance to be more involved in business decisions.
3. ROLE OF DATA SCIENTISTS
ADOPTING ANALYTICS SKILLS
Data Scientists bring advanced analytics skills that are crucial for Finance transformation.
- Data Analysis: Interpreting complex data 📈
- Predictive Modeling: Forecasting future trends 🔮
- Machine Learning: Implementing AI tools 🤖
- Data Visualization: Creating intuitive reports 📊
These skills help Finance provide deeper
business insights.
FACTUAL SLIDE
According to a LinkedIn survey, 92% of hiring managers say soft skills are equally or more important than hard skills for Finance roles.
4. STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
LEADING BY EXAMPLE
Finance must adopt strategic leadership to
influence executive decisions.
- Vision Setting: Defining clear business goals
- Decision Making: Providing strategic advice
- Influence: Impacting executive decisions
- Alignment: Ensuring business strategies are
followed
Strategic leadership ensures Finance is at the
heart of business decisions.
5. BECOMING AN ANALYTICS BUSINESS PARTNER
INTEGRATING PARTNERING SKILLS, LEADERSHIP, AND ANALYTICS IN FINANCE
To transform into an Analytics Business
Partner, Finance needs to integrate all
these skills.
- Partnering Skills: Collaborating effectively
- Strategic Leadership: Influencing decisions
- Analytics Toolbox: Deriving insights
- Holistic Approach: Integrating all aspects
This integration ensures that finance teams
drive business performance and strategic
success.
RECAP
SHORTEN IT UP
Scenario planning and analysis are essential for modern finance teams to navigate uncertainties and drive strategic success.
- Partnering Skills: Communication, collaboration, business acumen
- Strategic Leadership: Thinking, acting, influencing, leading
- Analytics Toolbox: Visualization, predictive, integration, advanced analytics
Mastering these areas will enable finance
professionals in leading their organizations to
greater heights!
Are you ready to transform your finance function into an analytics powerhouse to generate deep business insights and foresights to influence decision making?
Contact us today to explore how our tailored consulting services can drive your success forward!
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