Modern FP&A professionals do more than report the numbers; they shape the future of their business. They are expected to build influence, provide commercial insight, and become trusted advisors across departments. Join Tim Vipond, CFI Co-Founder & CEO, and Paul Barnhurst, The FP&A Guy, for a live panel discussion on how FP&A professionals can evolve…
Want To Understand How Credit Ratings Actually Affect Your Company’s Financial Decisions? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we unpack how credit ratings from agencies like Moody’s, S&P, and Fitch impact everything from bond yields and stock prices to capital structure decisions. Learn how companies like Ford, Apple, Kraft Heinz, and Netflix responded to…
BUILD: A Structured Framework For Financial Data Storytelling FP&A is about helping the business make better, faster decisions. Yet many professionals struggle with a frustrating reality. They conduct brilliant analysis, uncover critical insights, and present their findings only to hear “thanks for the update” before everyone moves on. The BUILD framework changes this dynamic, giving…
FMVA Creators Reveal What Makes This Certification Different If you’re considering the FMVA®, you likely have questions: What makes it unique? Who benefits most? What are the real career outcomes? Two of the FMVA® creators and subject matter experts recently gathered to answer these exact questions. Tim Vipond, CEO and Co-Founder, Duncan McKeen, EVP, Financial…
Join CFI Co-Founder & CEO Tim Vipond, SVP Ryan Spendelow, and a special guest FMVA® graduate as they share the inspiration behind the certification, the learning experience, and real-world outcomes. Whether you’re launching your finance career or sharpening your modeling and valuation skills, the Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst (FMVA®) certification provides the tools, confidence,…
In this episode of Careers in Finance on FinPod, we sit down with Eric Byunn, Partner and Co-Founder of Centana Growth Partners, to unpack the journey behind one of the most respected voices in growth equity. From his early days at Harvard and McKinsey to product leadership at Netscape and founding his own investment firm,…
How to Explore Finance as a Career Option If you’re thinking about pivoting your career path to finance, you’re in good company. Finance is full of professionals who started out working in different fields before making a successful career switch to finance. The following 5 tips provide a good starting point to deciding if finance…
What’s Really Behind the Rise of Corporate Stock Buybacks? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we break down how buybacks work, when they create value, and when they can backfire. You’ll learn the financial strategy behind share repurchases, how they compare to dividends, and what finance professionals need to know about timing, capital structure, and…
What FP&A Job Descriptions Really Tell You If you’ve read a few FP&A analyst job descriptions, you’ve probably noticed how different they can seem. Some list technical skills like SQL or other sector-specific experience, but many of the core responsibilities are the same. That inconsistency might leave you wondering: What exactly do companies expect from…
Are You Building Your Budget—or Defending Your Assumptions? In this episode of Corporate Finance Explained, we explore how cognitive bias quietly influences financial decisions in forecasting, capital planning, and corporate strategy. Whether you’re in FP&A, M&A, or treasury, understanding behavioral finance can help you avoid critical missteps caused by overconfidence, anchoring, or groupthink. Transcript Have…
