FP&A Today How to Light up FP&A Telecoms - Tory Bauman, VP FP&A Zayo
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Apr 2, 2024 Tory Bauman, VP FP&A Zayo, discusses FP&A metrics at telecom giant Zayo, forecasting churn, strategic alignment, cost per event on telecom network, profit from AI revolution, capital markets experience, and aspiring to be a CFO. She also shares insights on team structure, forecasting, strategic planning, and mentorship in finance leadership.
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Lead Lever-Pulling Discussions
- FP&A leads critical conversations on revenue, capital spending, and pricing levers to hit targets.
- Proactively communicate possible pivots and consequences early so the business can adapt accordingly.
Navigating Budget Crisis at Zayo
- During a liquidity crisis, Zayo rigorously analyzed capital spending and headcount to rebalance expenses.
- They benchmarked peers and invested in automation to reduce costs and maintain growth.
FP&A’s Forward-Looking Value
- FP&A enables forward-looking insights unlike accounting which focuses on past events.
- FP&A aligns financial targets with business strategies and helps manage pivots in plans.