FP&A for New Analysts

Name: FP&A for New Analysts
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Rating: 4.76 (21 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.

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

FP&A for New Analysts 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

Prerequisite Courses

Recommended courses to complete before taking this course.

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 Professional

Skills You’ll Gain Accounting, Finance, Excel, Data Analysis, Financial Statement Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Forecasting, Power Query, Power BI, Data Visualization, Economics, and more
Great For The FPAP certification focuses on practical, desk-ready skills that are immediately applicable to current FP&A professionals or anyone seeking to land a role in FP&A

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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

Essential course for new FP&A

It is a good guidance about FP&A.

Toshihiko Honda, MBA, CIA

Way to go

The course provided insights into the emerging profession and the importance of staying abreast of the latest updates on FP&A and related professions in Finance. Way to go!

SAMUELKUTTY JOHN

Great So Far

It is packed full of the same information that I would get in an expensive degree program. I am learning so much relevant information on my own time, and I have really enjoyed the experience so far.

Ariel Saylor

Great Instructor

Very Passionate Very Knowledgeable

Ricardo Fletes

Insightful to guide your career

Really useful for new analysts to give them an overview of what people face in FP&A.

Juan David Angel L.

Insightful

I T helps with career path insight, I love the information that is shared on personal branding, it really helps

Mokgadi Prieska Komana

Valuable Insights and Skills for FP&A Success

This FP&A course provided a great foundation in concepts of budgeting, financial planning, and KPI monitoring. I gained valuable insights into how sensitivity analysis, managing variances, and the broader impact of FP&A activities affect the overall picture. The emphasis on personal branding also offered useful strategies for career growth within the field. Overall, it was a well-rounded introduction to becoming a successful FP&A professional.

Sayed Ali Salem

Inspiring module

l enjoyed the sessions, and they created a new desire to excel and re shape my career

Hlomuza Khanye

Exploration into FP&A World

Ideal for anyone curious about FP&A, whether you are just starting to explore or still unsure about diving in to this profession. Go and dive in to explore this amazing FP&A world.

Hon Yang Ng

great

very good introduction to FP&A

Hugo Faria

Excellent

I like the progress so far

Feras Abomazen

An excellent start in the path of FP&A

Study hard and use appropriate study tools to improve your understanding, such as AI. Don't use AI during tests and exams; rely on it yourself. It's recommended that you use it to check your answers later after the exam, if they are incorrect (why?). This should be applied to everything.

Ahmad Obeidat

Highly Practical and Professional Learning Experience

The CFI program provides highly practical and professional training that can be applied immediately in real-world finance roles. Highly recommended for anyone looking to advance their career with practical and industry-relevant knowledge.

Bunthon Marry

Eye opening and context providing

So far, for me CFI has been a way to ground my thoughts as far as expectations go for finance professionals and what we should focus on within our organizations in order to advance our careers and provide real value through our work.

Diego Cuesta

Well Described Learning Objectives

This course was better at describing and informing the student about learning objectives. The exam was directly related to the course. Great Course.

Samuel Nolan

A very detailed and helpful study, thank you.

Brian Mahachi

2026 and personal branding

My favorite part of this course is when the tutor speaks about personal branding... it was an eye opener. something I've always known but haven't paid that much attention too... guess who's going to start working on his personal brand now ;-)

allan kampamba

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FP&A for New Analysts

FP&A for New Analysts Overview

Who Should Take This Course?

Recommended Prerequisites

FP&A for New Analysts Learning Objectives

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 Professional

What Our Members Say

venugopal rajamanuri

Petronella Loureen Du Toit

Vojtěch Šmajer

John Pouerie

Toshihiko Honda, MBA, CIA

SAMUELKUTTY JOHN

Ariel Saylor

Ricardo Fletes

Juan David Angel L.

Mokgadi Prieska Komana

Sayed Ali Salem

Hlomuza Khanye

Hon Yang Ng

Hugo Faria

Feras Abomazen

Ahmad Obeidat

Bunthon Marry

Diego Cuesta

Samuel Nolan

Brian Mahachi

allan kampamba

Frequently Asked Questions