Challenges FP&A leaders face when it comes to improving their planning process

March 19th, 2025
11 a.m. Eastern | 8 a.m. Pacific

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) leaders face growing pressure to enhance their planning processes, but outdated tools, data silos, and increasing complexity often stand in the way. How can finance teams overcome these roadblocks and drive more accurate, agile, and strategic planning?

Join us for an insightful discussion featuring Tory Bauman, VP of FP&A at Zayo Group, and Brian Spitler, FP&A Solutions Consultant at Datarails, as they share real-world experiences and expert strategies for improving FP&A planning. 

Tory will offer a firsthand perspective on the challenges finance teams encounter and how they navigate them, while Brian will provide insights from working with FP&A leaders on solutions—that drive efficiency and impact.

Key Topics Include:

  • The biggest challenges FP&A leaders face in planning and forecasting
  • Strategies for streamlining data consolidation and scenario analysis
  • The role of technology in improving planning accuracy and agility
  • Lessons learned from real-world FP&A transformations

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain actionable insights from finance leaders tackling these challenges daily.

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The Speakers

Tory Bauman

VP of FP&A at Zayo Group

With over 13 years of experience in finance and FP&A, Tory Bauman leads FP&A at Zayo Group, where she drives strategic financial initiatives and operational efficiency. Prior to Zayo, she held finance roles and consulted at companies like Colorado Technology Association and KPMG US.

Brian Spitler

FP&A Solutions Consultant at Datarails

Brian Spitler brings over 8 years of experience in FP&A, finance transformation, and consulting. Before joining Datarails, he held finance roles at Steinway & Sons, Zeamo, and PwC. Now, as an FP&A Solutions Consultant at Datarails, Brian works closely with finance teams to optimize their planning and reporting processes.

The Moderator

Anouk Amar

Product Marketing Lead