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Implementing Zero-Based Budgeting in FP&A: A 10-Step Guide

May 9, 2025/by Sarah Schlott

Zero-based budgeting (ZBB) sounds like one of those things consultants throw into the air like a glitter bomb: shiny, disruptive, and mostly theoretical. But trust me—when done right, it’s not just buzzword bingo. It’s a radical clarity tool. And if you’re in FP&A like me, you know the annual budget ritual has devolved into a […]

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