Financial Planning and Analysis (Online)

Transition from Reporting to Influencing Business Strategy

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Key Takeaways

The Financial Planning and Analysis (Online) program will enable you to:

  • Analyze complex financial data to improve budgeting, forecasting, and risk management

  • Apply FP&A principles to support strategic data-driven decision making within your organization

  • Evaluate financial strategies for alignment with organizational goals and optimization of resource allocation

  • Generate compelling financial data and perspectives that effectively influence stakeholders and drive decision making

Who Should Attend?

This program is designed for professionals looking to acquire the skills and tools to turn financial data into tangible business insights. They can include early- to mid-career finance professionals, business leaders with no prior finance training, and finance advisors and consultants.

This program is particularly beneficial for:

  • Mid-career finance professionals proficient in deriving financial data but looking to actively link it to corporate strategy and influence high-impact business decisions

  • Business leaders without formal finance training who are seeking to improve their budgeting and financial planning capabilities for enhanced decision making and financial reporting

  • Business owners and entrepreneurs looking to gain financial knowledge for sustainable business growth and accurate investment evaluation

  • Consultants and advisors in financial services aspiring to advance their careers with further expertise

  • Early-career finance professionals, including financial analysts, aspiring to build lucrative careers in financial planning, analysis, and modeling

Program Highlights

Comprehensive Learning

The program balances foundational FP&A topics, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Advanced application-based topics are also included, such as capital optimization, liquidity management, and scenario planning.

Learning Journey

A refresher with foundational Excel exercises provides accessibility for learners aspiring to step into FP&A roles, regardless of prior experience.

Live Session

Attend the live session to engage in discussions with faculty and peers and receive expert insights.

Case Studies and Industry Examples

Explore real-world case studies and examples for an in-depth understanding of the latest industry trends.

Knowledge Checks

Test your program and industry knowledge by engaging in thoughtful discussions with global peers.

Peer Learning

Receive valuable feedback through enriching discussions with peers.

Final Project

Get personalized feedback and evaluation on your final project, as well as practical experience you can apply immediately in a live organizational environment.

Try-It Activities

Apply your program learning to complete try-it activities, gaining practical hands-on experience.

Weekly Office Hours

Join weekly office hours with program leaders to get personalized guidance and support.

Program Modules

Program Faculty

Doron Nissim is an accomplished academician and seasoned industry professional who brings a unique perspective and wealth of experience to the program.

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Doron Nissim

Program Director, Ernst & Young Professor of Accounting and Finance, Columbia Business School

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Certificate

Upon completion of the Financial Planning and Analysis (Online) program, you will receive a certificate of participation from Columbia Business School Executive Education. This certificate also awards two credits toward the Certificate in Business Excellence, which grants select alumni and tuition benefits. Learn More

Your digitally verified certificate will be issued in your legal name and emailed to you, at no additional cost, upon completion of the program, including all modules of the program (online, in person, or live online, inter-module). All certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of Columbia Business School Executive Education.

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Didn't find what you were looking for? Write to us at learner.success@emeritus.org or Schedule a call with one of our Program Advisors or call us at +1 315 387 4431 (US) / +44 203 838 0836 (UK) / +65 3138 4449 (SG)

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