Larysa Melnychuk

Larysa Melnychuk is a prominent figure in the field of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), serving as the Founder and CEO of FP&A Trends Group and the Managing Director of the International FP&A Board. With over 20 years of experience in senior finance roles at leading organizations, she has established herself as a thought leader and influencer in the FP&A community.

Professional Background

• Founder and CEO, FP&A Trends Group: Established in 2016, this organization provides insights, advisory services, and training for finance professionals. Under her leadership, it has conducted numerous research projects, including the widely recognized FP&A Trends Maturity Model.12
• Managing Director, International FP&A Board: Founded in 2013, this global think-tank connects senior FP&A professionals to share knowledge and develop best practices. Larysa has expanded the Board to include 27 chapters across 16 countries.2
• Previous Roles: Larysa has held senior positions in various companies, including Group FP&A Director at Invensys and European Head of Financial Planning and Analysis at Combined Insurance (ACE Group) among others.2

Education and Certifications

Larysa holds a Master of Science degree in Physics of Materials and is a qualified Chartered Management Accountant (CIMA) and Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). She also possesses a certification as a Corporate FP&A Professional from the Association for Financial Professionals.2

Contributions to FP&A

Larysa is actively involved in promoting excellence within the FP&A profession through various initiatives, including chairing the Global AI FP&A Committee. She frequently speaks at conferences and contributes articles on FP&A-related topics.12

Her work emphasizes bridging the gap between strategy and execution in organizations, highlighting the critical role of FP&A in achieving business objectives.1