Issue Windows of opportunity open and close faster than finance's planning cycle

Summary

Deloitte concludes that a constantly shifting environment hangs over all five of its finance trends. In interviews, leaders repeatedly admitted that windows of opportunity seem to open and shut at extraordinary speed. The report expects this pace of change to keep accelerating. That makes traditional planning cycles hard to match to the timing of opportunities. The recommended responses include fostering agility through efficient governance and scenario planning, and building connected data infrastructure. Finance leaders who proactively reimagine their traditional responsibilities are seen as better placed to influence strategy and drive enterprise-wide growth.