Introduction
The new wave of FP&A
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Understand the strategic role of FP&A
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1. Learning Excel with AI
Prompt AI effectively to solve FP&A tasks
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Learn essential Excel formulas in FP&A
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Analyze Excel formulas and macros using AI
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Analyze Excel formulas and macros using AI
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2. Annual Planning
Create a budget with top-down and bottom-up planning
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Navigate the kick-off phase
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Set the budget timeline
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Bring leaders together in the joint planning phase
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Challenge the bottom-up budget
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Consolidate the budget
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Avoid long nights during the iteration phase
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Get everyone on the same page
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3. Forecasting
Create forecasts that add business value
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Decide between a rolling forecast and a year-to-go forecast
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Apply an incremental forecasting approach
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Learn zero-based budgeting (ZBB)
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Develop driver-based forecasts
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Use statistical methods in forecasting
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Select the right forecasting method
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Use AI to build a statistical forecast
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4. Analysis
Compare actuals against budget, forecast, and prior year
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Apply a framework for variance analysis
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Find the root cause through business driver tree analysis
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Use AI to accelerate analysis
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5. Modeling for Decision Support
Build financial models to support decisions
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Evaluate investments with ROI and payback models
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ROI and payback exercise
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Value projects with discounted cash flow models
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Assess profitability with break-even models
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Break-even exercise
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Estimate customer value with LTV models
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LTV solution
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Select the right model type for a business decision
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Use AI to support financial modeling
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AI for financial modeling
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6. Finance Business Partnering
Develop strong finance business partnerships
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Apply the flywheel of effective business partnering
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Build business acumen as a finance professional
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Use AI to improve finance business partnering
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7. Reporting and Storytelling
Design financial reports that achieve clear objectives
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Manage the monthly reporting calendar
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Prepare a flash report
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Lead a monthly performance review
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Visualize the financial story effectively
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Use AI to improve reporting and storytelling
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Conclusion
Envision the bright future of FP&A
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Ex_Files_Financial_Planning_Analysis.zip
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Glossary_FPA_Foundations.pdf
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