Insights and Strategies for FP&A Leaders

Explore guides, product updates, and expert opinions on how modern FP&A teams plan, forecast, and report.

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AI spending without the surprises: a CFO's guide to controlling AI token costs

CEO/CFO & Co-founder

FP&A software implementation: How I plan for realistic costs and timelines

Customer Success Lead

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How I run a year-end close anyone can defend

Mavin Kaur, CPA

Senior Manager, Strategic Finance

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Why a balanced multi-currency consolidation still might be wrong

Kirk Kappelhoff

Senior Director, Strategic Finance

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The ultimate guide to business budgeting for finance leaders

Kirk Kappelhoff

Senior Director, Strategic Finance

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AI for budgeting: 6 ways to make budget season less painful

Associate Director, Strategic Finance

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Top 10 alternatives to Excel for FP&A: Comparison and buyer’s guide

Solutions Architect - EPM Software

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The Insider's Bet: Why EL ROI Advisory Went Exclusive with Drivetrain

Praveen Rajaretnam

Head of Product Marketing

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Why Denmark’s Basico Bet on Drivetrain for AI-Native FP&A

Praveen Rajaretnam

Head of Product Marketing

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Drivetrain Partners with AccFin Outsourcing to Bring AI-Native Planning to Sage Intacct Finance Teams

Praveen Rajaretnam

Head of Product Marketing

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Drivetrain Partners with ANP Consulting for AI-Native FP&A

Praveen Rajaretnam

Head of Product Marketing

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Drivetrain launches native connectors to Anthropic and OpenAI

CEO/CFO & Co-founder

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Drivetrain Partners with Ayspire to Bring AI-Native Planning to Modern Finance Teams

Praveen Rajaretnam

Head of Product Marketing

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Billable hours vs. utilization in professional services and why neither reflects real capacity

Solutions Architect - EPM Software

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Why professional services revenue forecasting is so hard (and how to fix it)

Solutions Architect - EPM Software

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Why pipeline-based forecasting in professional services fails and what to do instead

Solutions Architect - EPM Software

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A comprehensive guide to understanding, building, and maintaining a 13-week cash flow forecast

Kirk Kappelhoff

Senior Director, Strategic Finance

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Professional services metrics for board reporting: what to track and why

Associate Director, Strategic Finance

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