Anyone else feel like finance jobs have quietly turned into decision-support roles more than reporting roles? The expectations feel very different than even a few years ago.

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That’s the point - finance is about doing the right analysis to inform the best possible decision or actions. Whether that decision be to make a trade, cut headcount, use a new vendor, etc etc

Reporting is ultimately a vehicle to support decisions, just farther removed from the actual decision.

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Well said!

Taken from a more proactive stance, this is often called "thought leadership". Done correctly, this can lead to much more significant roles, as executive and board leadership sees where the insight originates.

Good point

Im earlier in my career so im curious, can you explain what it was like before?

More emphasis on data aggregation and pure reporting the news.

Decision support is THE reason to be in FP&A. Who wants to be a BI dashboard when they grow up?

Good way to think about it

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