As organisations get to grips with data and technology, now more than ever, we see the emergence and the importance of FP&A Storytelling. So how can we apply analytics, visualisation and dashboards for better FP&A Storytelling and what are the dos and don’ts of FP&A Storytelling?
Hans Gobin
FP&A Leader and London FP&A Board Ambassador
Finance Director with over 20 years of experience in Financial reporting (Internal, External, PLC, Board), FP&A, Performance Management, Systems Implementation, Multinational Project management, Transformation and Change Management, M&A, BPO & SSC.
Experience working in different company sizes ranging from Start-ups to large PLC and PE backed and experience working in various sectors including manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG, and practice.
Founder member of the London International FP&A Board, regularly delivering talks on FP&A-related subject matters.
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