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Dean Sorensen

Dean-SorensenManagement consultant with a unique mix of strategic, financial and operational experience across dozens of manufacturing companies in Consumer Products, Food and Packaged Goods, Automotive, Aerospace, Industrial Products, Chemicals, Steel and High Tech sectors. He helps manufacturers avoid pitfalls that undermine the value of Integrated Business Planning, Sales & Operations Planning, Rolling Forecasts, Digital Transformation, Finance Transformation and Operational Excellence programs.

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Lessons Learned from the Pandemic: Seattle FP&A Board Summary
December 23, 2022
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FP&A Board Meetings Insights

This article summarises the most crucial insights from senior FP&A practitioners who gathered in Seattle on the 24th of May, 2022, to discuss the key lessons learned from the Pandemic for the finance industry.

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FP&A Team Building in Seattle
March 3, 2020
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FP&A Board Meetings Insights

The fifth Seattle FP&A Board, which was sponsored by SAP and Robert Half, was devoted to the subject of FP&A Team Building.  As FP&A leaders work towards a more effective business partnership, they require effective teams to achieve this goal.  But what comprises effective teams? And what roles must people play?

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What’s The Difference Between Integrated Business Planning and Integrated Financial Planning?
March 28, 2019
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Financial Planning and Analysis, Integrated FP&A, Extended Planning & Analysis (xP&A)

Integrated Financial Planning (IFP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) mean different things to different people. Primarily because there is no universal definition of what “fully integrated” processes entail. This article presents a maturity model to explain what it means and the capabilities that comprise it.

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Driver-Based Planning Maturity: Creating Value With More Effective Rolling Forecasts
December 4, 2018
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Financial Planning and Analysis, Rolling Forecast, Driver Based Planning, FP&A Maturity Models

Mature driver-based planning models are an essential component of effective rolling forecast processes in complex, global organizations.  They provide the foundation for profitable growth by enabling strategy and cost structures to quickly self adjust to changing business objectives and market conditions.

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The Face-to-Face Boston FP&A Board: Debunking FP&A Myths: Agile Strategies for Forecasts and Scenarios
The Face-to-Face Boston FP&A Board Transforming FP&A Together: Human & AI Synergy

October 7, 2025

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The FP&A Trends Webinar From What-If to What’s Next: Scenario Management for Modern FP&A

October 8, 2025

The Face-to-Face Chicago FP&A Board: Dynamic Shift: Mastering Predictive Planning & Forecasting
The Face-to-Face Chicago FP&A Board Dynamic Shift: Mastering Predictive Planning & Forecasting

October 9, 2025

The Face-to-Face San Francisco FP&A Board:From Insight to Impact: FP&A Business Partnering in Action
The Face-to-Face San Francisco FP&A Board From Insight to Impact: FP&A Business Partnering in the Age of AI

October 16, 2025

The Face-to-Face Houston FP&A Board: Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model
The Face-to-Face Houston FP&A Board Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model

October 21, 2025

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The Digital North American FP&A Circle From Forecast to Action: Building Predictive Power into FP&A

October 22, 2025

The Face-to-Face Austin FP&A Board: Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)
The Face-to-Face Austin FP&A Board Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)

October 23, 2025

The FP&A Trends Webinar: The FP&A Analytics Playbook
The FP&A Trends Webinar The FP&A Analytics Playbook

October 29, 2025

The Face-to-Face Zurich FP&A Board: Debunking FP&A Myths: Agile Strategies for Forecasts and Scenarios
The Face-to-Face Zurich FP&A Board Transforming FP&A Together: Human & AI Synergy

November 4, 2025

The Digital Nordic & Benelux & UKI FP&A Circle: First Steps into AI in FP&A: Getting Started Without Getting Overwhelmed
The Digital Nordic & Benelux & UKI FP&A Circle First Steps into AI in FP&A: Getting Started Without Getting Overwhelmed

November 5, 2025

The FP&A Trends Webinar: Mastering Data in FP&A – Building Analytical Capabilities for Strategic Growth and Informed Decision-Making
The FP&A Trends Webinar Mastering Data in FP&A: Turning Analytics into Strategic Advantage

November 12, 2025

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