FP&A Today

How I learned to love FP&A again – Annette deYoung

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Apr 23, 2025
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ANECDOTE

Creative Shift from Accounting to FP&A

  • Annette transitioned from accounting to FP&A seeking more creativity and strategic roles.
  • She moved from transactional tasks to budgeting, forecasting, and strategic finance work.
ADVICE

Train Non-Finance Staff Financially

  • Train non-finance staff on financial basics to bridge operational-finance gaps.
  • Create safe spaces for questions to improve understanding and collaboration.
ANECDOTE

Incentivizing Managers with Budget Bonuses

  • Monthly bonuses tied to budget performance transformed operational managers into financial analysts.
  • Managers learned to control costs and improve profits, engaging deeply with financial data.
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