In this article, explore how FP&A teams are using AI-powered forecasting models like Prophet and XGBoost to move beyond static spreadsheets toward dynamic, data-driven planning.
Robbert Zillesen
Robbert Zillesen is a senior finance leader with 20+ years of international experience driving business impact across FP&A, finance transformation and cross-functional business partnering. His career spans scale-ups, multinationals, and advisory roles, having lived and led finance functions across five countries on three continents.
Robbert combines strategic insight with a passion for analytics and a deep interest in how Python and data science are reshaping the role of FP&A. Known for challenging assumptions with empathy and simplifying complexity, he creates finance environments that are fast, collaborative, and ready for change.
He brings a distinctive blend of business acumen, digital fluency, and team-oriented leadership, making finance not just a reporting function but a catalyst for clarity, alignment, and momentum.
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