FP&A for New Analysts

Name: FP&A for New Analysts
Rating: 4.67 (6 reviews)

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is one of the most common roles in finance and accounting, and the demand for skilled FP&A professionals continues to grow. FP&A is not simply about reporting numbers but also acting as a business partner. In this course we will:

How best to develop the necessary skills to thrive in an FP&A role
Discuss different approaches to budgeting
How to use key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor and communicate performance

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FP&A for New Analysts

Overview

FP&A for New Analysts Overview

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) is one of the most common roles in finance and accounting and companies of all sizes need skilled professionals to help monitor business performance and recommend improvements. In this course, we will introduce critical thinking and analysis skills necessary to become a world-class FP&A professional. We will also discuss how you can brand yourself as the go-to analyst for the best opportunities, as well as positioning yourself for early success, promotion, and an amazingly lucrative career.

Learning Objectives

Define budgeting, its components, and various types of financial planning applicable to all types of businesses.
Recognize the broader implications of financial planning and analysis (FP&A) activities.
Monitor and influence KPIs, providing clear insights and rallying stakeholders around strategic initiatives.
Summarize the necessity of considering multiple assumptions and evaluating their impact on results through sensitivity analysis.
Manage variances, and identify differences between expected and actual performance.
Recognize the role of personal branding in professional advancement within the FP&A field.

Who Should Take This Course?

This course is geared toward prospective and current FP&A professionals with a passion for problem-solving and working with business leaders.

Recommended Prerequisites

The prerequisites are optional, but we recommend you complete these courses or possess the equivalent knowledge prior to enrolling in this course: The Role of the FP&A Professional

What you'll learn

Lesson

Multimedia

Exams

Files

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Why stop here? Expand your skills and show your expertise with the professional certifications, specializations, and CPE credits you’re already on your way to earning.

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialization

Skills Learned Accounting, Finance, Excel, Data Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Power Query, Power BI, and more.
Career Prep Financial Analyst, Project Evaluator, FP&A Manager and more

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What Our Members Say

FP&A

Good content for basic level. Few case studies would have added value to the course.

venugopal rajamanuri

Insightful introductory course, lacking practical application/exercises.

Petronella Loureen Du Toit

FP&A with best teacher on Earth

Very favourable variance compared to my expectations budget. This inspired me to pursue FP&A career. Thank you!

Vojtěch Šmajer

Great Course

I'm going to use the FP&A knowledge gained from CFI for my business.

John Pouerie

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Can I download the Excel files and financial modeling templates for the course?

Absolutely! All the files and templates needed in a course are available for download. Just look for a module that shows Downloadable Files within the course dashboard. See here for a visual guide on how to do this.

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How are the exams conducted?

Students are required to complete an online assessment (Multiple choice questions, Fill-in-the-Blanks, and Excel Questions) at the end of each course. You can take the exams on your own schedule and will need to earn at least 80% to pass the course and earn your certificate of course completion. Please note that course exams can be repeated as many times as you need. Students are also required to complete the FMVA® final exam to earn their certification. How to Take a Qualified Assessment

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FP&A for New Analysts

Overview

FP&A for New Analysts Overview

Learning Objectives

Who Should Take This Course?

Recommended Prerequisites

FP&A for New Analysts

What you'll learn

Introduction

Introduction to Budgeting

Introduction to Forecasting

Introduction to Making Connections to the Bigger Picture

Introduction to Key Value and KPIs

Introduction to Sensitivity Analysis

Introduction to Variance Analysis

Introduction to Personal Branding and Positioning for Advancement

Bringing It All Together

Qualified Assessment

This Course is Part of the Following Programs

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialization

What Our Members Say

venugopal rajamanuri

Petronella Loureen Du Toit

Vojtěch Šmajer

John Pouerie

Toshihiko Honda, MBA, CIA

SAMUELKUTTY JOHN

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