

FP&A that’s through the Woof: with Chewy Director of Finance Matthew Herbert
5 snips Oct 3, 2023
Chewy Director of Finance Matthew Herbert reveals the secrets to effective business partnering and discusses insights from his 15 years of experience. He shares how Chewy does FP&A, the KPIs they manage, and the impact of being a self-taught programmer in a finance career. Herbert emphasizes the importance of customer service at Chewy and provides advice for starting a career in FP&A.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Worst Budget Experience at Walmart
01:36 • 16min
Importance of Being Proactive and Personal Experience of Job Search
17:52 • 2min
Joining Chewy and FP&A Setup
20:13 • 3min
Structure of the Finance Department and Importance of Business Understanding
23:10 • 18min
The Power of Self-Taught Programming
41:00 • 7min
Driving Change Through Strategic Insight
47:34 • 2min
Advice for Starting a Career in FP&A: Curiosity and Self-Investment
49:50 • 3min