Course Overview
Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams play a vital role in helping organisations plan future performance, monitor results, and support strategic decision-making. This programme equips participants with the practical skills needed to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial insights that guide leadership teams.
Participants will learn how to design budgeting frameworks, create rolling forecasts, and analyse performance through variance analysis. The programme also explores scenario planning techniques used by finance teams to evaluate strategic options and manage uncertainty in business environments.
Through mentor-led sessions and practical scenarios, learners practise building forecasting models, interpreting financial performance data, and preparing clear financial narratives for leadership reporting. By the end of the programme, participants will be able to deliver board-ready financial insights that support organisational planning and decision-making.
Hands-On Learning
Participants build budgeting models, rolling forecasts, and variance analysis reports using practical finance scenarios.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Experienced finance mentors guide learners through real FP&A workflows and strategic planning scenarios.
Career-Ready Skills
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time.
Learning Outcomes
Design structured budgeting and planning models
Analyse financial performance through variance analysis
Implement rolling forecasts for business planning
Evaluate strategic scenarios using financial models
Communicate financial insights to leadership teams
Lead financial planning and analysis activities
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of financial statements.
Familiarity with spreadsheets such as Excel.
Fundamental finance or accounting knowledge recommended.
Detailed Syllabus
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Topics Covered
- Programme orientation and FP&A overview
- Role of FP&A in organisations
- Planning and forecasting fundamentals
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Live Online
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
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Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of FP&A Analyst, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
Finance professionals, analysts, and accountants who want to develop FP&A and business planning skills.
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