In this article, the author compares the two most popular FP&A approaches, top-down and bottom-up planning, outlining the pros and cons of each.
Diana Groschupp
Diana is a finance professional with more than 20 years of international experience in Controlling, Planning, Reporting and Analytics, as well as Transformation and Integration projects. Diana is experienced in setting up the FP&A organisation and developing the FP&A team as an efficient and valuable business partner. In her career, Diana was also a strong contributor to the implementation of multiple reporting and analytics tools, efficiently changing the landscape of data alignment, utilisation and presentation.
Diana has strong international experience, managing distant teams and living in different countries. As of now, Diana is located in Paris and is focusing on the transformational activities of the FP&A organisation, developing further the FP&A capabilities as a trustful and reliable business partner.
Languages: English, German, French, Ukrainian, Russian.
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