What differentiates companies like Apple and Tesla from companies like Kodak and Nokia? The former are leaders, and the latter are laggards. Why is that?
Change, agility, flexibility.
Organisations that are constantly dynamic, flexible and keep changing based on the market behaviour will always be leaders. And those organisations that refuse to change or adapt and stay rigid will always be laggards.
An organisation can be agile, only if all the individual departments are agile and flexible too. In this context, ask yourself, is your FP&A team agile? Are they constantly changing and adapting to market requirements? What are the latest trends that they need to focus on? Are they implementing the same?
In this blog we shall look at the top 5 planning trends that every FP&A team must look out for in 2025, by drawing insights from the Global CPM Trends and Priorities Report 2025, created by two of the world’s reputed industry analyst firms, BARC and BPM Partners, in association with JustPerform.
As organisations attempt to remain agile, the demand for more adaptive and insightful planning capabilities is intensifying. The latest trends reveal an accelerating adoption of key capabilities within corporate performance management (CPM) for 2025, driven by a need for frequent, accurate forecasts and greater operational alignment.
Predictive planning and forecasting, cited by 53 percent of companies, leads the way, closely followed by the integration of strategic and operational planning (41 percent) and scenario simulation and analysis (40 percent).
Trends like value driver-based planning and integration with BI and analytics are also rising, showing a broad commitment to creating more responsive and informed planning processes.
Let us now look at 5 key trends and what they mean for FP&A teams.
1. Self-Service Planning
Self-service planning is becoming an established standard, with 68 per cent of companies prioritising user-friendly systems that empower business departments to operate independently from IT.
This trend is a response to rising demands for rapid, iterative planning cycles, a need for accessibility, and a move toward financial self-sufficiency. Ease of use is paramount; many organisations are replacing older, complex systems with streamlined, intuitive platforms that reduce learning curves and enhance user adoption.
68 per cent of companies prioritise user-friendly planning systems
The push for self-service solutions is not just about ease of use for planners but also for system administrators, who are increasingly advocating for systems that simplify administration.
As a result, new system implementations are often initiated not for additional capabilities but to offer planners and administrators an accessible, functional toolset.
The trends shaping CPM in 2025 highlight an evolving focus on adaptability, usability, and data-driven precision.
As companies continue to navigate economic uncertainties and rapidly changing markets, the need for connected, cloud-based solutions, self-service capabilities, and predictive insights becomes even more pressing.
By integrating financial, operational, and strategic planning, today’s CPM tools empower businesses to make informed, proactive decisions that align with both short- and long-term goals.
For organisations, these trends represent not only technological advancement but also a path toward a more responsive, resilient planning approach—one that keeps pace with the demands of modern business and ensures that they remain leaders and not laggards.
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