About this course
The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) course provides an in-depth understanding of how FP&A can be applied by companies to gain a competitive edge in terms of identifying cost patterns, uncovering savings and maintaining cash flow which is vital for any business both at a strategic and operational level.
You will develop the competency to challenge established work processes and engage in strategic review, manage and identify business related key performance indicators (KPIs), develop budgets and forecasts as well as financial planning and analysis to evaluate and control a business and provide decision support for the senior management team.
Key Benefits
- Develop and apply financial models and analytical tools, supporting analysis for strategic initiatives such as budgeting, financial forecasting and operational planning
- Support senior management teams with in-depth analysis of items such as financial information and reports, providing accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision making purposes
- Develop the knowledge and skills to monitor performance indicators, report on trends and analyse causes of unexpected variance
- Learn to implement intelligence tools and dashboard reports and work with a business to sustain this
- Prepare and present reports to senior management teams and the board of directors
