Confusing forecasting with target setting derails accountability and performance — FP&A must treat them as distinct but interdependent disciplines to drive business success.
Garrett Dennie
Garrett Dennie is a corporate problem solver that forcefully resolves complex critical problems and provides analytical decision support and proactive operations leadership optimising planning, process, execution, and profit. He is a leader in cross-functionally integrating and leading Finance, Supply Chain, Buying/Marketing, and Operation functions.
Also, he successfully leads the creation and transformation of small and large teams, driving higher efficiency and profit. He has 20 years of experience in Finance, FP&A and Supply Chain with large corporations (Retail, Pharmacy, Power/Energy, Industrial Gases). Advocate for Long Range – Integrated Planning.
Author's Articles
In this article, the author reveals the essence of a true FP&A Partnership Model. He also outlines the difference between a COE model and a true Partnership Model and the hurdles we may face when establishing it.
In this article, the author covers the evolution that FP&A has undergone and outlines why it’s crucial to build an FP&A team consisting not only of Analysts.
In this article, the author outlines why any company can make data-driven decisions and explains the five essential steps for becoming more mature, which can be useful to any business. He also considers available tools that can help FP&A leaders make informed and data-driven decisions.