Financial Planning & Analysis Technology Question Title * 1. The ability of our organization to accurately plan is increasingly dependent on our capability to analyze growing quantities of structured or unstructured data. Please select the response that best reflects your view of the statements made: Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 2. We would like to plan “on-demand” when required vs. purely on a periodic basis. Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 3. Our organization would like to increase the level of detail in the data used in financial planning but are unable to because of technology performance limitations such as excessive wait times or system hangs. Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 4. The finance team would like to improve the flow and usability of the information to the Lines of Business (LOBs) to more directly engage them in planning processes. Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 5. In order to efficiently monitor our organization’s performance in “real-time”, our management carries or wants to carry mobile devices such as iPads or other tablets to access key metrics and take action on the fly. Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 6. In-memory computing can quickly process large volumes of a variety of data. The use of Big Data and in-memory computing for financial planning and performance management will increase significantly in our organization in the next one to three years. Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 7. The use of iPads and other tablets for certain financial planning, budgeting, forecasting & performance management processes will increase significantly in the next one to three years. Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 8. Cloud-based applications can help our organization reduce the costs and time needed to deploy tools that facilitate quicker analysis and planning from the lines of business. Agree Somewhat agree Neutral Somewhat disagree Disagree Question Title * 9. What type of tablet technology is used within your organization?The next five questions ask for views on how technology is changing business processes: iPad/ IOS Android-based Windows-based All of the above None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 10. Which of the following would help your organization improve planning and performance management (Check all that apply) Embedded financial planning staff within the lines of business In-memory computing for analyzing vast types and quantities of data very quickly Expanded use of tablets by employees (greater access to timely data). The ability to rapidly turn data into fact-based decision making Use of cloud computing for rapid deployment of specific applications All of the above None of the above Other (please specify) Question Title * 11. Our organization’s current propensity towards cloud-based finance applications is best described as we: (Check the most applicable answer) Have deployed 1 or more cloud-based apps in our organization to complement our on premise systems Are in the process of deploying one or more cloud-based apps in our organization to complement our on premise systems Are considering deploying 1 or more cloud-based apps in our organization to complement our on premise systems Are not considering cloud-based apps at this point Are only considering cloud-based apps at this point Question Title * 12. Our organization’s current propensity towards using Big Data for planning and performance management is best described as we: (Check the most applicable answer) Have deployed 1or more applications using Big Data in our organization Are in the process of deploying 1 or more applications using Big Data in our organization Are considering deploying 1 or more applications using Big Data in our organization Are not considering applications using Big Data at this point Question Title * 13. Our organization’s current propensity towards mobile applications for Finance is best described as we: (Check the most applicable answer) Have deployed one or more mobile apps in our organization Are in the process of deploying one or more mobile apps in our organization Are considering deploying one or more mobile apps in our organization Are not considering mobile apps at this point Question Title * 14. Our Senior management’s use of iPads and other tablets for planning and performance management is: A. Currently? B. Expected to be within three years? None None A. Currently? None B. Expected to be within three years? Some but less than 10% Some but less than 10% A. Currently? Some but less than 10% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 10% and 20% Between 10% and 20% A. Currently? Between 10% and 20% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 20% and 40% Between 20% and 40% A. Currently? Between 20% and 40% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 40% and 60% Between 40% and 60% A. Currently? Between 40% and 60% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 60% and 80% Between 60% and 80% A. Currently? Between 60% and 80% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 80% and 100% Between 80% and 100% A. Currently? Between 80% and 100% B. Expected to be within three years? Question Title * 15. Our middle management’s use of iPads and other tablets for planning and performance management is: A. Currently? B. Expected to be within three years? None None A. Currently? None B. Expected to be within three years? Some but less than 10% Some but less than 10% A. Currently? Some but less than 10% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 10% and 20% Between 10% and 20% A. Currently? Between 10% and 20% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 20% and 40% Between 20% and 40% A. Currently? Between 20% and 40% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 40% and 60% Between 40% and 60% A. Currently? Between 40% and 60% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 60% and 80% Between 60% and 80% A. Currently? Between 60% and 80% B. Expected to be within three years? Between 80% and 100% Between 80% and 100% A. Currently? Between 80% and 100% B. Expected to be within three years? Question Title * 16. Quicker access to the right information would: (Check all that apply) Business services High tech & communications Construction & real estate Financial services & capital markets Manufacturing Life Sciences and healthcare Public sector & education Energy & utilities Retail & wholesale Other (please specify) Question Title * 17. In your opinion, the main ways that financial planning and analysis can benefit from the shift to mobile computing are? Question Title * 18. In your opinion, the main ways that financial planning and analysis can benefit from the shift to in-memory computing to address Big Data are? Question Title * 19. What is your company/organization's size in terms of annual revenue? Under $20 million $20 million to $99.9 million $100 million to $499.9 million $500 million to $999.9 million $1 billion to $3.9 billion $4 billion or higher Question Title * 20. Which industry sector best describes your company/organization? Business services High tech & communications Construction & real estate Financial services & capital markets Manufacturing Life Sciences and healthcare Public sector & education Energy & utilities Question Title * 21. In which geographic region is your company/organization based? North America Latin America Europe Africa / Middle East Asia Pacific Question Title * 22. What is your job title? CEO COO President CFO Treasurer Senior Vice President Controller Vice President Director, Planning and Analysis (or similar title) Director Manager Other (please specify) Question Title * 23. Thank you for participating in this important survey. If you would like a copy of the completed study, please include your email address below: Name: Email Address: Done
