Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)

INTRODUCTION

FP&A is a critical function that helps organizations make informed, data-driven financial decisions. This course builds skills in forecasting, budgeting, modeling, and performance analysis.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

  • FP&A professionals
  • Business analysts and finance managers
  • Planning and strategy officers

DURATION

5 Days

COURSE MODULES

  1. Role and Scope of FP&A
    • FP&A vs. traditional accounting
    • Strategic decision support role
    • Business partnerships and insights
  2. Forecasting and Planning Principles
    • Top-down vs. bottom-up planning
    • Rolling forecasts vs. static budgets
    • Forecast accuracy metrics
  3. Building a Budget Framework
    • Operating, capital, and zero-based budgeting
    • Budget cycles and ownership
    • Budget variance analysis
  4. Financial Modeling Techniques
    • Drivers-based modeling
    • Scenario and sensitivity analysis
    • Excel and BI tools for FP&A
  5. Cost and Profitability Analysis
    • Cost structures and break-even models
    • Contribution margin and cost allocation
    • Segment and customer profitability
  6. Cash Flow Forecasting and Management
    • Working capital planning
    • Cash flow projections and liquidity buffers
    • Treasury-FP&A integration
  7. Capital Expenditure and Investment Analysis
    • NPV, IRR, and payback period
    • Business case development
    • Risk-adjusted investment evaluation
  8. KPIs and Performance Dashboards
    • Leading vs. lagging indicators
    • Balanced scorecard integration
    • Real-time dashboards and alerts
  9. Communicating Financial Insights to Stakeholders
    • Data visualization and executive reporting
    • Storytelling with financial metrics
    • Presenting scenarios to leadership
  • Digital FP&A and Future Trends
  • Predictive analytics and AI in forecasting
  • Integrated business planning (IBP)
  • Agile finance and continuous planning