Retail organizations face the formidable task of making informed, financially smart decisions on merchandise levels, costs and investments – all coordinated in real time – in an exceptionally uncertain and volatile environment.

To understand this highly nuanced reality, Anaplan partnered with Wakefield Research to carry out an independent survey of finance leaders across major US retailers.

What was uncovered?

• Faster, more accurate decision-making is a business imperative
• A connected, data-minded culture is non-negotiable
• The modern finance leader role must evolve to guide strategic transformation