About Session
The annual budget was designed for a world of stability. Today, permanent volatility is the new norm, often rendering newly minted plans obsolete within weeks. For leaders pushing the limits of performance, there is little room for error, and the cost of an outdated plan is higher than ever. This session introduces a modern finance operating model designed for agility, powered by AI, and enabling organizations to identify risks and opportunities and to anticipate, react, and pivot to drive performance, in real time. Attendees will learn how leading organizations are moving beyond annual cycles to create adaptive planning processes using AI that foster faster decisions, greater resilience, and more confident navigation of uncertainty.
Learning Objectives
- Identify traditional budgeting flaws: Understand why annual budgets fail in volatile environments.
- Implement agile forecasting: Learn how to implement modern, AI-driven continuous forecasting and scenario planning.
- Assess legacy tool limitations: Assess the capabilities needed for a modern planning platform.
