At this meeting, we reviewed the latest FP&A team roles that are not typical for traditional management accounting. Our experienced panel of experts shared their practical knowledge on
how to build FP&A teams from scratch,
how modern technology can enhance team collaboration,
what are the latest trends and developments in FP&A employment?
Hans Gobin, Experienced FP&A Leader and International FP&A Board Ambassador (Discussion Facilitator)
Hans Gobin, FCCA, MBA
Finance Director with over 20 years of experience in Financial reporting (Internal, External, PLC, Board), FP&A, Performance Management, Systems Implementation, Multinational Project managements, Transformation & 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 different sectors including manufacturing, retail, pharmaceutical, FMCG & Practice.
Founder member of the London International FP&A board regularly delivering talks on FP&A related subject matters.
Pras Chatterjee is a Senior Director of Product Marketing for Planning & Analysis at SAP focusing on SAP Analytics Cloud and SAP BPC. Prior to joining Product Marketing, Pras was a Practice Manager for SAP Business Analytics Services in North America as a leader in the SAP EPM practice. He has also served as a Solution Architect for SAP focusing on Planning and Consolidations around the globe. Pras is a Chartered Professional Accountant and has worked with various software firms in the Finance space as well has had a career in Finance with various Fortune 500 organizations.
Jason Flanders
Jason Flanders is the executive director of Robert Half Management Resources. A division of Robert Half, Robert Half Management Resources is the world’s premier provider of senior-level accounting, finance and business systems professionals on a project and interim basis.
Flanders joined Robert Half in 2005 as a branch manager in Charlotte, North Carolina, and has since taken on roles with increased responsibilities. He assumed the executive director position in 2019 and oversees strategy, operations and business development for more than 140 offices worldwide.
An alumnus of Clemson University, Flanders has worked with leading professional associations, including chapters of Financial Executives International and Institute of Management Accountants.
Alban de Vatteville
Nielsen Connect FPA Leader, Nielsen, Switzerland
Alban is leading Nielsen Connect FPA organization across 100+ markets and reports into Nielsen Connect CFO Yuneeb Khan.
Alban has 15+ years experience in Finance and is passionate about Organization, Technology and Sustainable High Performing teams.
During his career at Nielsen, he held multiple leadership roles and gain experience leading local, regional and functional finance teams. Today Nielsen Connect FPA organization is a flat and optimized organization of 100+ associates set up to support Business Stakeholders and ultimately Nielsen value creation process.
Alban holds a Master's Degree in Management from IPAG Business School.
Ron Monteiro, CPA, CMA
Senior Director, Financial Planning & Analysis
Kruger Products
Ron is a University of Toronto graduate & business professional who has extensive senior level FP&A experience mainly in the CPG industry.
His experience includes working for public companies such as Hitachi, Kraft, Campbell’s & Kruger as well as a start-up telecommunications company and a private entrepreneurial beverage manufacturing company.
Ron also frequently does guest lectures at Colleges and Universities and recently taught a course at Humber college in Toronto.
He is passionate manager, mentor, teacher and coach and is looking to share best practices & industry experience and insights with FP&A professionals.
Paul Barnhurst
Paul Barnhurst is a FP&A director with over 10 years of experience working in finance at large multinational companies including American Express and Solera. Paul currently works at Solera a global Automotive SaaS company as the FP&A Director for the Aftermarket and Dealer division Paul earned his undergraduate degree in business from Brigham Young University and a dual masters degree from Arizona State University. Paul works in FP&A because he loves helping a business achieve its financial objectives through helping them plan and by serving as a partner for the business.
Paul loves training and working with employees to help them learn and grow in their careers. Paul is blessed to have a wonderful wife and daughter. In his free time, enjoys spending time with his family, going on hikes, watching sports, and learning some new cool Excel Tricks.
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