Derk-Jan Van Der Wal Email & Phone Number

In today's dynamic business environment, the role of the CFO has transcended beyond traditional financial stewardship to become a strategic partner in decision-making processes. A modern CFO is leveraging data-driven insights and advanced analytics to not only drive financial performance but also to provide strategic guidance that aligns with overarching long term value objectives of the organization. The finance function is undergoing a profound transformation fueled by technological advancements such as AI, machine learning, and automation. Embracing these innovations is crucial for optimizing operational efficiency, mitigating risks, and unlocking new growth opportunities. A forward-thinking CFO advocates for a culture of continuous improvement and digitalization within the finance function to streamline processes, enhance accuracy, and deliver actionable insights that drive sustainable value creation.Furthermore, the field of FP&A is witnessing a paradigm shift towards becoming a strategic enabler rather than a mere reporting entity. Beyond traditional budgeting and forecasting, FP&A teams now play a pivotal role in scenario modeling, strategic planning, storytelling and driving (ESG) performance excellence across the organization. By harnessing cutting-edge tools and methodologies, CFOs empower FP&A teams to provide timely, accurate, and actionable insights that enable agile decision-making and foster a culture of accountability and transparency.I am deeply committed to live up to EY's purpose of "building a better working world" by championing these transformative changes and drive finance excellence within organizations, coaching (future) CFOs in their role. I am eager to connect with like-minded professionals who share a vision for redefining the role of the CFO, transforming the finance function, and elevating the impact of FP&A in driving sustainable business growth.I'm part of the Consulting Leadership team in the Netherlands, leading Markets.I’m responsible for the Finance consulting team in the Netherlands. Furthermore I'm the Global Business Planning, Reporting & Analytics solution leader at EY.I'm also the the Consumer Products & Retail industry leader Netherlands and lead various Global Account teams in the Agri and Consumer Product market segment.Curious about the possibilities for your Finance organization or would you like to have a discussion about trends in the Agri and/or Consumer Products industry? Feel free to reach out to me: Derk-Jan.van.der.Wal@nl.ey.com / +31 6 21252316.

Listed skills include Management Consulting, Organizational Design, Performance Improvement, Financial Services, and 2 others.

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