Discover how Integrated FP&A breaks functional silos by aligning finance, operations and commercial strategies into one dynamic, forward-looking process.
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.
Author's Articles
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.
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).