With the downturn drawing to a close, companies are redirecting their focus from survival to long-term strategic planning for growth. Yet, many organizations are at risk of failing to achieve the goals of their strategic plans. New research from CFO Research Services, IDG Research Services and Oracle suggests that a lack of alignment between finance and IT teams prevents companies from streamlining processes and gathering information to enable them to plan effectively. This report reveals compelling examples of how organizations foster collaboration between finance and IT to ensure successful strategic planning.