Financial Planning and Analysis Course (FP&A)

The Financial Planning and Analysis course (FP&A) is designed for professionals in the finance sector to upskill their domain knowledge and obtain the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) certification to certify their expertise in the field of budgeting forecasting, financial planning, and analysis by the Association of Financial Professional (AFP). AFP’s Certified Financial Planning & Analysis Professional is a designation well worth one’s time and investment to have a prosperous career.

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What is this Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) course all about?

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) course equips professionals with the advanced skills essential to have a high-flying career in finance. The FP&A course outline is structured to guide professionals through the core principles of Financial Planning Analysis and provide a deep understanding of how a company prepares its budget. The FP&A courses provide professionals with mastery in numbers. The FP&A certification course inculcates the ability to formulate well-rounded strategies and plans, design structured budgets, and make accurate forecasts backed by knowledge and experience. The FP&A courses in Dubai foster the flexibility required to survive and thrive in a sector as dynamic as finance in the UAE. 

What is this Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) course all about?

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) course equips professionals with the advanced skills essential to have a high-flying career in finance. The FP&A course outline is structured to guide professionals throug...

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Why is getting trained in Financial Planning & Analysis important? 

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) training course provides individuals with the futuristic vision necessary to adhere to the traditional pillars of finance while adapting to the rapid globalization and digitalization in the industry. Getting trained in financial planning and analysis prepares professionals to master the FP&A exam with their profound domain knowledge and attain the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) certification to have a promising career in the Finance sector. Certified Financial Planning and Analysis individuals possess high leadership skills which are less likely to be exhibited by their non-certified counterparts.

Why is getting trained in Financial Planning & Analysis important? 

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) training course provides individuals with the futuristic vision necessary to adhere to the traditional pillars of finance while adapting to the rapid globalization and digi...

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Why do Companies hire Financial Planning and Analysis trained professionals?

The AFP’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) certification gives a boost to a person’s career in the finance sector. Companies look for individuals with FP&A certification for their high level of skills, competent educational background, and rich amount of professional experience. The balance of interpersonal, communication and leadership skills present in FP&A personnel along with their knowledge of finance is resulting in higher demands for them, especially by multinational corporations. 

Why do Companies hire Financial Planning and Analysis trained professionals?

The AFP’s Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) certification gives a boost to a person’s career in the finance sector. Companies look for individuals with FP&A certification for their high level of...

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Industry Trends

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) training offers a comprehensive overview of financial planning and analysis techniques. This certification plays a pivotal role in shaping one’s career in the finance sector. This FP&A certification course comes with its own set of merits and opportunities in the market, let us see how.

 

Market trends Market trends

Individuals engaged in Financial Planning and Analysis roles are demanded by corporate giants like Microsoft, MasterCard, Coca-Cola, Adobe Systems, etc. CFOs demand professionals with FPAC credentials for the corporation for their futuristic vision and adaptability which aids in allowing the corporation to thrive despite market volatilities. A 2020 study concluded that Financial Planning and Analysis ranks fourth in the list of top ten priorities of CFOs with a score of 72%.

Salary Trend Salary Trends

 

The average salary of individuals in Dubai employed in FP&A roles is  AED 200,000. Obtainment of the FP&A certification leads to a significant increase in the base salary depending on the job title. As per the 2019 AFP Compensation Survey, job titles such as FP&A Analyst, CFO, Director of FP&A/Finance, and FP&A Senior Analyst are found to have a significant increase in salary for 13%, 7%, 6%, and 3% respectively when compared to their non-certified counterparts.

 

Demand & Opportunities

A study by the American Productivity and Quality Center revealed that 64% of corporate executives reported that Financial Planning & Analyst roles are the most difficult to fill up. Possession of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) certification gives an assurance of the necessary competency in related roles, thus making these opportunities easier to avail.

Some of the common FP&A roles available in the Dubai job market as observed in popular Dubai job portals are the following:

  1. Financial Analyst which involves studying the financial affairs of the company to prepare effective strategies, budgets, and investment plans.

  2. FP&A Analyst (Junior and Senior), FP&A Manager/Vice-President, and FP&A Director who are responsible for a wide variety in the domain of finance such as strategic planning, budget allocation, risk management, decision support and control, and management reporting.

  3. Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who is the senior-most executive responsible for the financial affairs of the company.

Course Outcome

Successful completion of the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) course can help you to: 

  • Define main financial and microeconomic concepts and identify types of budgets

  • Perform financial analysis and variance analysis to draw conclusions

  • Build financial projections, evaluate capital expenditures and investments 

  • Utilize advanced spreadsheet functions, e.g. value lookup, pivot tables, macros, etc.

  • Use financial modeling to forecast the operating and profitability performance of an organization.

Course Module

  • Understanding the sources of various financial data, as well as the tools to gather such information. Moreover, understanding the needs and the methods of gathering the required information from internal/external stakeholders as well as business partners.
  • Interpreting corporate reports and determining peer groups and competitors.
  • Understanding taxation policies and projections, financial and non-financial performance indicators, risk management, strategic planning frameworks, and key macro-level financial concepts like consumer price index, exchange rates, etc.
  • Determining the applicability of various financial tools, processes, and models and learning core statistical concepts.
  • Testing the validity of various financial models.
  • Identifying outliers in data and determining their causes.
  • Developing assumptions and conclusions, as well as deliberating reasonableness of assumptions and conclusions.
  • Carrying out various types of analysis like financial ratio analysis, variance analysis, and competitive analysis.
  • Determining the seasonability of an industry or business.
  • Learning basic and advanced spreadsheet functions as well as common statistical calculations.
  • Documenting and maintaining financial models as well as learning about common financial structures and software used by organizations.
  • Grasping the principles, processes, practices, concepts, and formulas of general finance and finance accounting.
  • Understanding the core concepts of managerial and cost accounting.
  • Identifying the relationships between various financial statements.
  • Studying the core concepts of microeconomics.
  • Studying the types of budgets and forecasts as well as general business terminology.
  • Learning effective communication and presentation techniques as well as coordinating workflow elements.
  • These include financial statement projections, return on investment projections, sales volume/revenue projections, etc.
  • They also include capital expenditure/investment analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, sensitivity analysis, and risk analysis.

Course Module

  • Understanding the sources of various financial data, as well as the tools to gather such information. Moreover, understanding the needs and the methods of gathering the required information from internal/external stakeholders as well as business partners.
  • Interpreting corporate reports and determining peer groups and competitors.
  • Understanding taxation policies and projections, financial and non-financial performance indicators, risk management, strategic planning frameworks, and key macro-level financial concepts like consumer price index, exchange rates, etc.
  • Grasping the principles, processes, practices, concepts, and formulas of general finance and finance accounting.
  • Understanding the core concepts of managerial and cost accounting.
  • Identifying the relationships between various financial statements.
  • Studying the core concepts of microeconomics.
  • Studying the types of budgets and forecasts as well as general business terminology.
  • Learning effective communication and presentation techniques as well as coordinating workflow elements.
  • Determining the applicability of various financial tools, processes, and models and learning core statistical concepts.
  • Testing the validity of various financial models.
  • Identifying outliers in data and determining their causes.
  • Developing assumptions and conclusions, as well as deliberating reasonableness of assumptions and conclusions.
  • Carrying out various types of analysis like financial ratio analysis, variance analysis, and competitive analysis.
  • Determining the seasonability of an industry or business.
  • These include financial statement projections, return on investment projections, sales volume/revenue projections, etc.
  • They also include capital expenditure/investment analysis, discounted cash flow analysis, sensitivity analysis, and risk analysis.
  • Learning basic and advanced spreadsheet functions as well as common statistical calculations.
  • Documenting and maintaining financial models as well as learning about common financial structures and software used by organizations.

Program Dates

Expert Instructors & Teaching Methods

Dr Srinivas is a leading industry professional in the field of finance and accounting. He is an established corporate trainer with demonstrated experience in his field. He is the holder of some of the world’s most valued professional credentials such as CMA, CPA, PMP, CCA, CFE, etc. He has an extensive educational background as well in finance which establishes his mettle in designing, developing and delivering excellent training programs. His training records mark exceptional results in guiding and teaching professionals of all experience levels and from diversified backgrounds. He integrates his excellent presentation skills with the knowledge of educational theories and methodologies to provide onsite and virtual training that is of unparalleled quality. His high community services contribution also ascertains his commitment to training potential aspirants to become tomorrow’s professionals.

Education

  • ⦾ Ph.D. in Management, 2018 (Provisional yet to be received) OPJS University, India
  • ⦾ M.Sc. in Applied Psychology 2016, Bhartiyar University, India
  • ⦾ MBA in Finance 2012, Nagarjuna University, India
  • ⦾ LLB 1998, Osmania University, India
  • ⦾ M.Com 1994, Osmania University, India
  • ⦾ B. Com 1990, Osmania University, India

Professional Qualifications

  • ⦾ Certified Public Accountant, (CPA), The American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, U.S.A
  • ⦾ Certified Management Accountant, (CMA), The Institute of Management Accountants, USA
  • ⦾ Certified Fraud Examiner, (CFE), Association of Fraud Examiners, USA
  • ⦾ Certified Cost Accountant (ICWA-Inter), The Institute of Cost and Works Accountants of India, India
  • ⦾ Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Institute

Dr. Srinivas, PhD, MSc, MBA, LLB, CMA, CPA, PMP

Mr. Kashif is an experienced management consultant having more than 20 years of training experience in corporate governance, risk management, compliance in finance, and many more. His vision has transformed many organizations into successful ventures in UAE and globally. Mr. Kashif’s sound judgment and input have helped many organizations to run smoothly. Being a well-known Chartered Accountant himself, Mr. Kashif knows about Process Auditing, Developing Internal Controls, Investment Management, and many more. Apart from his educational qualification, he is an experienced visionary. His insights have helped organizations immensely, and they are enjoying the reaps of success. He has won many international accolades to date. With the “Communicator of the Year” award under his belt, his teaching has motivated students to aim for excellence. Mr. Kashif uses different methodologies to accommodate various learning approaches and makes the teaching engaging and interactive. He is committed to assisting students in realizing their maximum potential and helping them into successful, well-rounded people, both within and beyond the classroom walls.

Work Experience

  • ⦾ Partner, NSKT Global, Dubai
  • ⦾ Group Internal Audit Manager, Mohammad Omar Bin Haider Holding Group, Dubai
  • ⦾ Head of Internal Audit, Dulsco, UAE
  • ⦾ Head of Risk & Internal Audit, Bukhatir Group, Sharjah
  • ⦾ Group Internal Auditor, Al Abbas Group, Dubai
  • ⦾ Senior Auditor, KPMG, Dubai
  • ⦾ Semi Senior, Deloitte, Saudi Arabia

Professional Certifications

  • ⦾ Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA)
  • ⦾ Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE)
  • ⦾ Certified Internal Auditor (CIA)
  • ⦾ Certified in the Governance of Enterprise IT (CGEIT)
  • ⦾ COBIT 5

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Why Count on Learners Point?

Being the leading providers of Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) training courses in Dubai, at Learners Point we help professionals master the necessary skill sets and experience to attain the Financial Planning and Analysis certification.

Following are the USPs our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) training course offers you:

  • We look at real-world scenarios organizations face and formulate our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) training course as per practical requirements.
  • Apart from theoretical knowledge, we also focus on practical case studies to give you a reality check and insight into what exactly will be asked of you while you are in a demanding role.
  • Our bespoke FP&A courses also equip you with hands-on experience by offering assignments related to the actual work environment.
  • Apart from organizing group sessions, we also offer one-to-one sessions to enhance the quality of our Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) training program.
  • We also take a discrete approach to career guidance so that one can be successfully placed as a professional.

Learners Experience

"I can't recommend the FP&A course enough. It not only improved my analytical skills but also gave me a deep understanding of financial modeling and forecasting. I'm now a sought-after asset in my organization."

"I can't recommend the FP&A course enough. It not only improved my analytical skills but also gave me a deep understandi [...]

Al Morabi

Certified Corporate FP&A Professional (FP&A)

"Overall it was really a good experience studying in Learners Point. I took up Financial Planning and Analysis and was so well guided by the entire faculty. I am really overwhelmed and surely looking forward for other courses as well."

"Overall it was really a good experience studying in Learners Point. I took up Financial Planning and Analysis and was s [...]

Rayan Shivtarkar

Head of Financial Planning

"It was fun learning from Learners Point. I had my Financial Planning and Analysis program with learners point the communication was wonderful and recommend them as the best."

"It was fun learning from Learners Point. I had my Financial Planning and Analysis program with learners point the commu [...]

Reshma Kikani

Financial Assist

"I took up Financial Planning and Analysis for my further career. The faculty of Learners Point was very supportive and the trainer was so knowledgeable. I am surely looking forward for other courses as well."

"I took up Financial Planning and Analysis for my further career. The faculty of Learners Point was very supportive and [...]

Rahman

Accountant

demonstrated the concept very well. When I approached this Training Center with the expectation of good infrastructure, assistance, friendly approach and more importantly faculty competence. No doubt the Training Center meets all the expectations.

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Ishitha Tavkar

FP&A Manager

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Certification is a professional certification provided to finance professionals as the credibility of their skills such as strategic planning, budget designing, forecast predicting, and leadership.
The finance sector is seeing a growing need for professionals competent in Financial Planning and Analysis. A 2013 study by the American Productivity and Quality Center revealed that 64% of corporate executives reported that Financial Planning & Analyst roles are the most difficult to fill up. A certification in FP&A opens up avenues for an individual to display their competency and secure such positions with ease.
The pass rate of the FP&A Certification depends on the difficulty level of the conducted exam. The pass rate for the first part of the test ranges between 51% to 63%, while the pass rate for the second part ranges between 41% to 52%. The FP&A certification course trains professionals to crack this certification exam.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may register for the exam. Once enrolled, you have to qualify for the exam to obtain the certification. The exam is divided into two parts- Financial Acumen and Financial Analysis and Business Support. Both the parts have to be qualified, or if experienced enough, an individual may be waivered from having to sit for the first part of the exam.
Some of the most important skills required to be an FP&A professional are a thorough knowledge of accounting and finance, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead.
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Certification is a professional certification provided to finance professionals as the credibility of their skills such as strategic planning, budget designing, forecast predicting, and leadership.
If you meet the eligibility requirements, you may register for the exam. Once enrolled, you have to qualify for the exam to obtain the certification. The exam is divided into two parts- Financial Acumen and Financial Analysis and Business Support. Both the parts have to be qualified, or if experienced enough, an individual may be waivered from having to sit for the first part of the exam.
The finance sector is seeing a growing need for professionals competent in Financial Planning and Analysis. A 2013 study by the American Productivity and Quality Center revealed that 64% of corporate executives reported that Financial Planning & Analyst roles are the most difficult to fill up. A certification in FP&A opens up avenues for an individual to display their competency and secure such positions with ease.
Some of the most important skills required to be an FP&A professional are a thorough knowledge of accounting and finance, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to lead.
The pass rate of the FP&A Certification depends on the difficulty level of the conducted exam. The pass rate for the first part of the test ranges between 51% to 63%, while the pass rate for the second part ranges between 41% to 52%. The FP&A certification course trains professionals to crack this certification exam.
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