Why do 30 to 60% of IT implementations fail? Association for Financial Professionals’ (AFP) first guide in their series on technology change focuses on the planning and reporting system, which is foundational to FP&A’s mission of supporting business decisions by deploying resources to the most efficient use. Getting it right frees up time to focus on value-added insights, business partnering, and strategic work that supports customers. The right system enables the entire business to be more agile in responding to the market.

Download the full Research Guide to understand the planning system in the context of finance transformation, recommendations for gaining organizational support, and strategies for successful project planning which drive a successful implementation.

Part 2 of Implementing a Planning System is out now.
View the research guide here to learn how to structure the process, understand the interactions among the various players, and negotiate the contract.