News & Blog

06 May 2025

Finding the signal in the noise – navigating tariff volatility with integrated planning

The recent announcement of US tariff increases has triggered market tremors. Supply chains are being hastily reconfigured, procurement strategies upended, and investment plans frozen, often based more on panic than perspective.

01 May 2025

Understanding leadership's vital role in achieving successful Integrated Business Planning

IBP can transform organisations, but realising its full potential demands active leadership engagement – from initial buy-in through sustained commitment and robust succession planning.

25 Apr 2025

FP&A is overtaking the supply chain as the pre-eminent function, but it’s good news for supply chain leaders

Supply Chain World (SCW)

In many businesses FP&A is overtaking the supply chain to become the preeminent business function. It’s a remarkable turnaround, bringing with it a new breed of commercially minded financial professionals focused on helping the business grow.

07 Apr 2025

Geopolitical tensions reshape global supply chains

As increasing trade restrictions and regional economic blocs transform global commerce, businesses must fundamentally rethink their supply chains, explain Dick Heldoorn and Bas Kersten, Partners at Oliver Wight.

25 Mar 2025

What HS2 can teach us about successful project management

From failed infrastructure plans to unsuccessful product launches, poor project management produces similar failure patterns. Here's how to avoid these pitfalls and deliver successful projects regardless of scale.

18 Mar 2025

Beyond the balance sheet – why IBP can accelerate finance leaders' career trajectory

As more CFOs step into CEO roles, forward-thinking finance professionals are leveraging Integrated Business Planning to transform from number crunchers into strategic leaders. But success requires a fundamental mindset shift.

10 Mar 2025

How to manage economic uncertainty in turbulent times

While business leaders express growing confidence in navigating economic headwinds, success depends on having robust decision-making processes in place. We explain why integration between strategic and tactical planning has never been more vital.

27 Feb 2025

Finance business partnering: five skills you need

ICAEW

Learn from two ICAEW experts how to master the skill of finance business partnering, which is rooted in relationships, influence, strategic thinking and commercial acumen.

25 Feb 2025

In a seemingly unpredictable world, why you need unconventional thinkers in your team… And how to cultivate original thought

Business In The News

Businesses have had a lot of disruptions to contend with in recent years, whether pandemics, lockdowns, sudden cost rises, Brexit, inflation, wars, Green agenda, Cancel Culture, DEI … the list goes on and on!   And yet uncertainty seems to be getting even

11 Feb 2025

Breaking down the finance ivory tower – why modern business demands integration

As corporate agility becomes paramount in 2025, siloed financial operations pose an existential threat. We outline why integrated planning must replace traditional finance models.

07 Feb 2025

Fighting Fit

Key areas of focus for manufacturers in 2025

Oliver Wight Partner, Les Brookes identifies the key focus areas for manufacturers in 2025.

03 Feb 2025

Why workforce evolution demands immediate action

Companies face mounting pressure from blue and white-collar labor challenges while struggling to implement effective AI solutions. We explain why successful transformation requires robust change management & planning processes.