In this article, the author describes how to leverage Business Partnering to achieve Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A) and gain a competitive edge in your FP&A career and how to master seven operational metrics that matter by speaking supply chain language.
Marcia Williams
Marcia Williams, Managing Partner, USM Supply Chain Consulting
Marcia Williams, Managing Partner, has 18 years of experience in Supply Chain, with expertise in optimising Supply Chain-Finance Planning (S&OP/ IBP) at large fast-growing CPGs for greater profits with automation in Excel, RPA, and Power BI. Marcia has helped mid-sized and large companies including Lindt Chocolates, Hershey, and Coty. She holds an MBA from Michigan State University and a degree in Accounting from Universidad de la Republica, Uruguay (South America). Marcia is also a Forbes Council Contributor based out of New York and the author of the book series Supply Chains with Maria in storytelling style. A recent speaker’s engagement is Marcia's TEDx Talk: TEDxMSU - How Supply Chain Impacts You: A Transformational Journey.
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In this article, the author outlines how to strategically position FP&A in the business, leverage sales and operations planning (S&OP), and quickly advance from FP&A to Integrated Business Planning (IBP).