FP&A Trends Webinar: Managing High Growth with Dynamic Forecasting at Dollar General Corporation
FP&A Tags
FP&A Transformation
Agile FP&A

The webinar was proudly sponsored by:

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The business environment is completely different from what it was. In order to survive, organisations have to be agile. In the language of FP&A, it means that dynamic forecasting is a must. 

One of the leading companies that successfully evolved from static to dynamic forecasting is Dollar General Corporation.

This retail giant, a popular household name across the USA, is on a journey of rigorous expansion. With its thoughtful innovation and commitment to digital transformation, Dollar General has proven its resilience in serving millions of customers at over 18,000 stores in 47 US states.

This webinar featured a presentation from Gray Finney, Senior Manager FP&A at Dollar General. He shared practical insights on how the company embarked on their remarkable FP&A transformation journey.

Dollar General Corporation managed to develop a dynamic forecasting framework with greater data visibility, cross-functional connectivity, collaboration, and decision-making. This is an example of FP&A Agility in practice that helps this organization to drive further growth for many decades to come.

The Panel:

  • Gray Finney, Senior Manager FP&A at Dollar General Corporation
  • Bob Debicki, Senior Director, CPG & Retail Industry Solutions at Anaplan

Discussion Facilitator:

Ron Monteiro

Ron has 18+ years of extensive experience working as a Finance Executive in the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry. He has worked for Kraft Foods, Campbell’s, Kruger Products and was the VP of Finance for a Private Beverage Manufacturer.

He is a passionate Accountant & Finance Professional, Manager, Mentor, Teacher and Coach and is looking to share his experience and insights with students, entrepreneurs and new industry professionals.

Ron recently started his own training and consulting company focused on helping professionals within the Corporate world improve their Financial comprehension and leadership skills.

Bob Debicki

Senior Director, CPG & Retail Industry Solutions at Anaplan;

Based in southern New Jersey, near Philadelphia, USA;

People, process, technology, and data for CPG and Retail;

30 years in industry solution development, data analysis consulting and sales roles supporting Fortune 100 CPG and retail companies.

Gray Finney

Senior Manager FP&A at Dollar General Corporation;

Based in Nashville, Tennessee, USA;

Over seven years experience in FP&A;

Extensive experience in Forecasting, Predictive Analytics, and Long-Term Strategic Planning;

Leads company-wide dynamic forecasting at Dollar General.

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