How HR & FP&A Teams Build Trust to Improve Decision-Making & Business Performance with Deborah & Cynthia

In this episode of FP&A Unlocked, hosts Paul Barnhurst and Glenn Snyder are joined by HR leaders Cynthia Kenny and Deborah Hill to discuss the important partnership between HR and FP&A. They explore how aligning goals across departments can drive organizational success, share personal stories about career development, and highlight the importance of trust and collaboration.

Cynthia Kenny is a CHRO and C-suite partner with over 30 years of experience in human resources, focusing on change management and organizational transformation. Deborah Hill is an HR leader with over 10 years of experience leading HR teams in tech-focused and tech-enabled companies. She specializes in building culture and driving talent initiatives, and has managed businesses with revenues ranging from $400M to $5B.

Expect to Learn:

1. How HR and FP&A can partner to drive organizational success
2. The importance of aligning company, team, and individual goals
3. Best practices for goal-setting and performance management
4. Why flexibility is important when managing goals throughout the year
5. How to build trust and collaboration between HR and FP&A

Here are a few relevant quotes from the episode:

1. “Great FP&A is about turning financial data into actionable insights for business leaders.” - Deborah Hill
2. “Real success happens when HR and FP&A work together, understanding each other’s worlds and creating synergy.” - Cynthia Kenny

Cynthia Kenny and Deborah Hill provided valuable insights on the critical partnership between HR and FP&A, emphasizing the importance of aligning goals across departments to drive organizational success. They discussed how clear, actionable goals can lead to better decision-making, stronger collaboration, and improved business outcomes.

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Follow Deborah:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-hill-8a24771/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/american-tire-distributors/

Follow Cynthia:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiakennymaccp/

Company: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sunland-asphalt/

Follow Glenn:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenntsnyder

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In Today’s Episode

[05:44] – What Great FP&A Looks Like

[10:07] – COVID Finance & HR Decisions

[16:55] – Hiring, Headcount & Data Issues

[23:49] – HRIS, ERP & Source of Truth

[27:29] – Aligning Corporate & Individual Goals

[36:07] – Flexible Performance Management

[47:56] – Effective Goal-Setting Practices

[59:17] – Final Takeaways & Career Growth