Direct access to expert instructors with 2 decades of Financial Planning and Analysis experience
Direct access to expert instructors with 2 decades of Financial Planning and Analysis experience
Learn the fundamentals of Financial Modelling and build a strong foundation for financial analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting
Learn the fundamentals of Financial Modelling and build a strong foundation for financial analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting
Here are the 10 FP&A Books i recommend to get started in FP&A
I love FP&A. But I also realize that you may not be working in FP&A for all of your career. That is why it is important to learn what other options exist after working in FP&A FP&A professionals have many options for career advancement or lateral moves within their organization or elsewhere. Whether you are interested in internal promotion, controllership, treasury or consulting. You can get into investment banking, private equity, venture capital, portfolio management and more....
Month End report Quarterly Business review Operating plan deck Latest estimate/Outlook deck Headcount/ Manpower Reporting Flash Reporting Risk & Opportunities Assessment Ad Hoc reporting Other Common report
1. What Is Variance analysis? 2. Sales Volume, Price Vs Cost Variance 3. Three Crucial Question to ask in Variance Analysis Why did this happen? What action should be taken? Is it matter of scale or direction?
Practical insights and hands-on experience in building effective budgets and forecasts.
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3 Pain Points in Budgeting 👉 Ineffective Technology 👉 Long Cycle Times 👉 Gaming/Stretch Behavior
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5️⃣ Interview tips for FP&A 1. Understand Business 2. Study Financials 3. Ask Questions 4. Questionnaire/Assignment 5. During Interview
7 Most Common FP&A Interview Questions
Broadening Skill Sets Impacting Business Outcomes Dynamic Work Environment Global Opportunities and Mobility Continuous Learning Cross-functional Collaboration Seeking a Strategic Role
FP&A is just about creating budgets. FP&A is only for finance professionals. FP&A is a boring and mundane job. FP&A is all about numbers FP&A is only about the past and present. FP&A is only about cost-cutting. FP&A is only for large organizations. FP&A is a standalone function FP&A is a dead-end career.
1. Budgeting 2. Forecasting 3 . Variance Analysis 4. Profitability Analysis 5. Data Storytelling 6. Data Analysis 7. Management Reporting Month end Report Flash Report Risk & Opportunities Balanced scorecards KPIs/ OKR
The Strategic Role of FP&A in Business Success How Budgeting and Forecasting shape long-term financial strategy. Transforming Data into Actionable Insights Using Data Storytelling to make financial insights more compelling and accessible Enhancing Business Partnerships through FP&A
Mastering AI: From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications for Finance Professionals. CFOs Office can use AI to enhance FP&A through advanced forecasting, scenario analysis and automated data analysis.
Mastering AI : From Fundamentals to Advanced Applications for Finance. Most organizations will implement AI in their finance workflow. Your chance to be future ready finance professional. Learn the AI tools and techniques for tomorrow’s challenges.
What differentiates FP&A roles? Key skills for FP&A success Get insider tips on FP&A career growth Understand how FP&A certifications can help
● Comfort Zone: Stuck in a dead end job with no learning and growth prospects ● Fear Zone: Overcome self-doubt and start learning about FP&A. ● Learning Zone: Understand What FP&A professionals do Learn Budgeting, Forecasting and Management Reporting. Acquire in demand FP&A skills financial modeling, business partnering, and data storytelling. ● Growth Zone: Embrace continuous learning mindset and work on communication,leadership, business strategy, and advanced technologies
The purpose of this book is to give you all the fundamental and important FP&A concepts. And do that in an easy-to-understand and digestible format. The book is split into 5 main sections, and 13 bite-sized chapters. It will give you many different examples to help you develop a deeper understanding of important FP&A concepts
If you are starting your career in FP&A then this playbook is for you.
Everything on FP&A from Budgeting to Forecasting, Strategy to Business Acumen, Management reporting to Data Story telling & FBP
Moving from Audit to FP&A role
Budgeting and Forecasting Cheat sheet - FPI contains the following: Budget v/s Annual Operating Plan 3 Pain Points in Budgeting 8 Steps Capital Budgeting
What is Finance Business Partnering? FBP Definitions. Accountant v/s FBP Mindset FBP Skills required 3 Step FBP Framework
Business Partnering Cheatsheet 1. Principles: Trust, alignment, shared goals 2. Practices: Clear communication, feedback, data-driven 3. Tips: Know business needs, build stakeholder relationships, value creation 4. Focus: Financial acumen, performance, change management 5. Goals: Better decisions, business growth, efficiency
In this guided capstone project, we review the budget data and turn them into a powerful CFO-level Presentation. Step by step, you'll master data review, budget consolidation, insight generation, and storytelling to deliver actionable recommendations to senior management.
This course, ChatGPT for FP&A: Mastering ChatGPT for Data-Driven FP&A Insights, is designed to equip FP&A professionals and finance enthusiasts with the skills to leverage ChatGPT for improved efficiency, data analysis, and decision-making. As AI rapidly evolves, knowing how to incorporate tools like ChatGPT into financial workflows has become a vital skill. Throughout the course, you’ll learn how to use ChatGPT to streamline essential FP&A tasks, including data analysis, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and business case development. You'll gain hands-on experience with practical use cases, such as writing management commentaries, conducting scenario and competitor analysis, and preparing budget timelines—all with the support of ChatGPT.
Information Webinar on Certified Global FP&A Professional (CGFPA) where we walk you through the curriculum, eligibility criteria and answer questions you may have
The CGFPA stands for Certified Global Financial Planning & Analysis Professional, a certification for finance professionals aimed at enhancing and certifying their skills in FP&A to meet global industry standards.
CGFPA is a 6 month in depth Certification Program. Designation for finance professionals aimed at enhancing and certifying their skills in Financial Planning and Analysis to meet global industry standards.
A CFO's responsibilities can be divided into two broad categories, compliance and commercial. Most of us start as accountants and compliance focused roles. As we move towards the path of the CFO, one needs to be commercially savvy as well. This training will show you a path to move towards commercial roles.
The DFY Ratio Analysis template is designed to save you time, effort, and headaches.
Let's dive into 13 everyday charts that every FP&A professional should know. 🟢Bar Chart 🟢Line Chart 🟢Pie Chart 🟢Heat Maps 🟢Gantt Chart 🟢Bubble Chart 🟢Scatter Plots 🟢Histogram Chart 🟢Bullet Charts 🟢Highlight Table 🟢Tree maps 🟢Box-and-Whisker Plot 🟢Waterfall Charts / Walks
Data Visualization Cheat Sheet - Bar Chart - Line Chart - Pie Chart - Maps - Gantt Chart - Bubble Chart - Scatter Plot - Histogram - Bullet Chart - Highlight Table - Tree Map - Box and Whisker Plot - Waterfall Chart
Data storytelling and Business Partnering Cheat sheet - FPI contains the following: Data Visualization Cheatsheet. Business Partnering Cheatsheet. Right skilling FP&A Framework. 4 Financial Mindset Personas
Digital Analysis and Modelling Cheat sheet - FPI contains of the following: Data Analysis Cheat sheet Revenue Model Cheat sheet Hospitality KPI's Cheat Sheet
This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Excel, from the basics of opening and creating workbooks to more advanced features like formulas, functions, including dynamic arrays and more... Excel is without a doubt the most sought-after analytic tool available. It is versatile and user-friendly, making it the perfect tool whether you're a beginner or an experienced analyst Covering both Excel 365 and 2021, Excel Formulas bible 2.0 is packed with tips, tricks and tutorials
FP&A Calendar quick summary Cheat Sheet
Here is what is inside: ✳️ What is FP&A? ✳️ Top 10 FP&A Skills ✳️ 10 Ways to Analyse Data ✳️ 7 Approaches to Budgeting ✳️ Top 12 Management Reports ✳️ 3 Key Pain Points in Budgeting ✳️ 5 Types of Financial Projections ✳️ 7 Qualities of a Management Report ✳️ Traditional vs Rolling Forecast with Examples
FP&A Cheat sheets FPI contains of the following: -FP&A Cheat Sheet -FP&A Calendar -5 FP&A Interview Tips -13 FP&A Most Common Reports -FP&A Masterclass -9 Key FP&A Functions -FP&A Job Description Cheat sheet
Everything you need to build strong foundations in FP&A
Step by Step Interview Preparation guide with templates and frameworks
Unlock the key insights required to excel in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and stand out in interviews. This course delves into essential financial concepts, strategic budgeting techniques, and advanced forecasting methods that drive business success. You’ll start by understanding the core principles of budgeting and forecasting, exploring different methodologies such as Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB), Top-Down & Bottom-Up approaches, and Rolling Forecasts. Learn how to conduct variance analysis, interpret financial data, and present actionable insights that drive business decisions. Finally, explore the challenges and limitations of FP&A. Gain a deeper understanding of how FP&A professionals support the Office of the CFO, contribute to financial strategy, and influence long-term business objectives. Through real-world exercises, including building revenue budgets and forecasting scenarios, you’ll apply your knowledge in practical settings.
Launchpad the self paced (recorded) program which covers all the fundamentals of Budgeting, Forecasting, Management Reporting and more. Ideal for beginners.
Direct access to expert instructors with 2 decades of Financial Planning and Analysis experience
Learn FP&A with hands-on training in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, data storytelling, and business partnering. Elevate your FP&A skills to create impact, influence stakeholders, and kickstart your career in FP&A.
Live coaching program with direct access to expert instructors with 2 decades of Financial Planning and Analysis experience. Interactive learning, case studies, group activities and simulations.
Recordings of the monthly Mastermind Calls