Unlock Business Clarity with Expert FP&A Services
In today’s dynamic economy, your numbers tell more than just the past — they reveal opportunities, risks, and the roadmap ahead. Our FP&A consulting combines financial planning and analysis expertise, advanced data tools, and industry insights to help your business stay agile, make informed decisions, and hit your financial goals.
From budgeting and forecasting to strategic planning and cash flow optimization, we offer secure, scalable, tech-driven FP&A solutions that transform your financial data into a competitive edge.
What is financial planning and analysis (FP&A)?
Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is the discipline of turning raw financial and operational data into the forward-looking insights leaders need to steer the business. An FP&A team (or partner) builds budgets, forecasts, and driver-based models, then continuously compares them to actual results so leadership can see where performance is tracking, why variances occur, and how to course-correct. The result is faster, evidence-backed decisions on pricing, hiring, capital investment, and cash-management that keep growth on target.
How Our FP&A Services Work
| What We Deliver | How It Benefits You |
| Budgeting & Forecasting | Build realistic, data-backed plans. |
| Financial Modeling | Simulate investment scenarios & growth plans. |
| KPI & Performance Tracking | Monitor real-time metrics to pivot proactively. |
| Cash Flow Management | Ensure liquidity and financial stability. |
| Cost & Investment Analysis | Optimize spend and capital allocation. |
| Financial Reporting | Clear, actionable reports for leaders & investors. |
| Strategic Financial Planning | Align decisions with long-term business goals. |
We integrate seamlessly with your financial statements, historical data, and existing processes to give your team real-time, reliable financial performance insights that power stronger business decisions.
Basic steps in the FP&A process
| Step | What happens | Why it matters |
| Collect & clean data | Pull historical financials, operational KPIs, and market drivers into a single source of truth. | Accurate inputs prevent “garbage-in, garbage-out.” |
| Define assumptions & drivers | Identify the variables (sales volume, head-count, churn, COGS, etc.) that truly move results. | Keeps models focused on the levers you can control. |
| Budget & target-set | Build an annual (or rolling) budget that ties to strategic goals. | Provides a financial North Star for every team. |
| Forecast & scenario-model | Use driver assumptions to project best-, base-, and worst-case outcomes. | Highlights risks and opportunities before they hit the P&L. |
| Variance analysis | Compare actuals vs. plan, investigate gaps, and refine assumptions. | Turns hindsight into actionable insight. |
| Management reporting | Package findings in dashboards, decks, and board packs. | Gives stakeholders the clarity to act quickly. |
| Iterate & optimize | Update models as markets shift; feed learnings back into strategy. | FP&A becomes a living process, not a once-a-year exercise. |
Modern FP&A solutions and technologies
Modern FP&A has leapt from spreadsheets to cloud-native, AI-powered platforms that deliver real-time insights at scale. Key trends include:
Cloud planning suites
Platforms such as Planful, Workday Adaptive Planning, and Anaplan centralize budgeting, forecasting, and what-if modeling in the cloud, eliminating version-control headaches.
- AI / ML forecasting
Tools like Datarails, Workday’s AI-driven predictive engine, and Oracle Cloud EPM use machine learning to spot patterns humans miss and automatically surface variance drivers. - Self-service BI & visualization
Power BI and Tableau layer on intuitive dashboards so non-finance leaders can explore live metrics without waiting for monthly reports. - Data-warehouse connectors
Seamless feeds from BigQuery, Xero, and other source systems ensure every forecast reflects up-to-the-minute actuals. - Workflow & collaboration hubs
Role-based access, audit trails, and chat threads keep CFOs, FP&A analysts, and department heads on the same page while maintaining SOC 2-level data security.
Why Choose Our Financial Planning & Analysis with Orbit Accountants?
Dedicated FP&A Professionals:
Our financial analysts and FP&A consultants become an extension of your team, offering clarity and proactive solutions.
Advanced Financial Modeling & Tools:
We leverage platforms like Power BI, Tableau, and AI-driven forecasting to build your strategic plan.
Tailored Strategies
No cookie-cutter plans. We customize budgets, dashboards, and performance reviews for your unique operations.
Real-Time Insights
Get actionable data — not just historical snapshots — to make timely, confident financial decisions.
Scalable Support
As your business grows, our FP&A process evolves with it, adding deeper analytics, more robust reporting, and broader strategic planning.
Common FP&A Challenges We Help Solve
Frequently Asked Questions
Disclaimer
This page is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax, or investment advice. Each business is unique; please consult with a qualified financial professional to understand how these services apply to your circumstances. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All services subject to standard terms and conditions.
