 | Aberdeen's financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting research has illustrated that the capability to conduct “what if” scenario analysis is an inherent part of effective financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. When applied to Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) initiatives, such capabilities can ensure that departmental resource requirements and output targets are consistently in-line with those projected by the CFO. Integrating financial and business planning is a necessity in remaining agile in today's dynamic market place, and by doing so, companies can ensure competitive differentiation and business continuity. The objective of this study, based on survey data from almost 200 survey respondents, is to understand how companies can align their near-term operational resource requirements with long-term corporate financial objectives. Request Free! |
