With a BS in finance from the University of Massachusetts Boston and a 13-year career in financial planning and analysis (FP&A), Chris Cupka has amassed skills like profit and loss management, strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, and financial software proficiency. A seasoned FP&A Manager, Chris Cupka focuses on how technology reshapes different areas related to his profession.
One of these key areas is the use of artificial intelligence (AI) within financial planning and analysis. Mr. Cupka examines how AI-driven tools such as Kaggle can enhance risk assessment, improve financial forecasting accuracy, and enable more advanced modeling capabilities. He believes that by leveraging AI, professionals can automate complex calculations, find patterns in financial data, and generate predictive insights that support strategic planning.
Chris Cupka champions data-driven financial reporting using tools such as Power BI and Tableau in financial analysis. He recognizes how the real-time data visualization these platforms provide ensures stakeholders have immediate access to the latest financial insights. Beyond reporting, he stresses the need to integrate financial data with operational metrics such as sales and supply chain data through ERP systems like Oracle and NetSuite.
Outside of his professional pursuits, Mr. Cupka loves traveling and has visited Canada, Costa Rica, and Peru. He is also a Disney World fan who turns every trip into a new adventure, and an avid Formula One fan who enjoys diving deep into the technical side of the sport, including race analysis. He also enjoys football, baseball, and lacrosse.