Scenario Planning for FP&A gives analysts, managers, and finance leaders a step-by-step playbook for building robust, flexible financial models that adapt to shifting market conditions. Written by Alexander Holt, a leading authority in FP&A, this book blends practical techniques with real-world examples to help you design scenarios that guide decision-making at every level of your organization.
Inside, you'll discover how to:
Identify critical drivers that impact your business in different environments
Build dynamic financial models that integrate multiple scenarios seamlessly
Use sensitivity analysis to evaluate upside, downside, and base-case outcomes
Incorporate economic, operational, and market variables into your scenarios
Communicate scenario outcomes clearly to executives and stakeholders
Link scenario planning with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning cycles
Whether you're navigating inflationary pressures, technological disruption, regulatory change, or global supply chain volatility, this guide will equip you with the tools to plan for what's next-no matter how uncertain the road ahead may be.
Don't just react to change. Model it, plan for it, and turn it into a competitive advantage.