New Jersey Chapter Professional Development Session - May 5, 2017

Professional Development Session

Earn 3 CPE Credits

Join us on May 5th for breakfast and presentations by A.J. Gallagher, Host Analytics and Robert Half
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Details of a PBM Contract (Pharmacy Benefit Manager)

  Featured Speaker for Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.:
  - Mike Miele, Consulting Actuary, Healthcare Analytics
  View bio here

 Attendees will gain an overview of the rapidly changing pharmaceutical market.

Specific topics covered:
- Current market consolidation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBM's);
- Components of a PBM contract;
- Examples on how contracts a structured to work to the PBM's advantage; and
- How can you as a financial executive protect your company's benefits bottom line.

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Best Practices in Rolling Forecasts

Featured Speaker for Host Analytics:
- Rob Poirier, Sr. Solution Consultant
  View bio here

In today’s volatile market, managing the business based on static budgets is no longer viable.  Leading companies are adopting dynamic planning techniques, such as rolling forecasts that provide the agility needed to respond quickly to new market opportunities or threats.

Join this session to learn best practices in adopting rolling forecasts and understand the pitfalls and limitations of using standalone Excel for planning and forecasting. See how cloud-based planning solutions can help organizations make better use of Excel as a front-end, while providing process control, security and accuracy. Learn from several customer case studies and a brief technology demonstration.

After attending this event you will be able to:
•  Identify the advantages and best practices of rolling forecasts
•  Make better use of Excel as a front-end vs. managing a corporate process
•  Understand the benefits of leveraging the cloud to support rolling forecasts
•  Provide improved business agility for your organization

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    The Changing Role of the CFO

    Featured Speakers with Robert Half:
    - Matt Durkin, Senior Vice President
    - Anthony Pami, Sr. Client Service Director
    View bios here

The CFO position is rapidly evolving. This presentation, delivered by Matthew Durkin and Anthony Pami of Robert Half Management Resources, will highlight the factors driving changes – notably what the attributes of a successful CFO are and what staff-management trends are impacting today’s executives. Matthew and Anthony will also provide advice and tips for those preparing for career advancement.


Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Specialized Knowledge, Technical

Prerequisites

none

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Personal Development, Non-technical

Prerequisites

none

Credits

1.00 CPE
Basic

Method

group-live

Field

Finance, Technical

Prerequisites

none

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