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Right now at Barden, a number of our key clients are looking to hire FP&A professionals. For some of these clients, direct experience isn’t a strict requirement; instead, they're looking for financial professionals with the right mindset, natural financial acumen and an appetite for working on the strategic priorities of a company. If you possess some of these qualities and are curious about a career in FP&A, please get in touch - Simon Cogan, Denis Galvin, or Caroline Frawley ACA. 𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐏&𝐀 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐬𝐬: Strong analytical skills are crucial for interpreting financial data and providing actionable insights. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: It’s about thinking beyond the numbers and aligning financial strategies with business goals. 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Thriving in fast-paced environments and quickly adapting to changing business needs is a must. 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:  Being deeply engaged with your work and stakeholders, showing a genuine interest in the company’s financial health and success. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬𝐞𝐭: Bringing fresh ideas and innovative approaches to financial planning and analysis, constantly seeking ways to improve processes and outcomes. #Finance #FP&A #CareerGrowth #FinancialAnalysis #BusinessStrategy Jonathan Olden Aideen Murphy Marissa Maher Siobhán Sexton ACA

Is FP&A the Right Career Move for You? Thinking about a switch to FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)? You're not alone! This in-demand field is growing rapidly, offering exciting opportunities and strong earning potential. But is it the perfect fit? Here's why FP&A might be your dream career: ================================= a) Be a Business Partner: Collaborate with different teams, analyzing data to drive strategic decisions. b) Develop Valuable Skills: Sharpen your financial modeling, forecasting, and communication expertise. c) Career Growth Potential: FP&A can lead to senior finance roles or even positions in corporate development. ** But remember, FP&A isn't all sunshine and spreadsheets: 1- Pressure Can Mount: Deadlines and busy seasons can mean long hours, especially during budgeting and closing periods. 2- Numbers Focus: If you crave constant creativity, FP&A might feel a bit analytical at times. Do your research to see if FP&A aligns with your interests! #FP&A #FinanceCareers #financialplanning —————————————- 📥 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲: Download my work in PDF format by visiting my profile and clicking (𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐅𝐏&𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬). Your journey toward financial excellence begins. —————————————- 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 ⤵

FP&A is the most alluring job in finance. Why? Because it's the intersection of -> data, -> strategy, -> and action. Because it makes everyone happy - The executives get actionable insights - The organization gets efficient - The analysts love data So, if you're looking for a finance job that's • challenging • and strategic • and has a huge impact on the business, look no further than FP&A. How do you envision FP&A evolving to meet the ever-changing demands of the business landscape? #FPnA

🤔 FP&A can roles vary significantly between companies. But what about within the same company? I have spent time working in FP&A in Head Office as well as in local Business Units of global businesses. The reality I experienced was that the jobs varied A LOT! Whilst every company is different, I am sure that this is the case in many companies. 👉 3 (of many) areas where I experienced differences: ⏱ FOCUS OF TIME Head Office: On largest business units, as well as poor performing ones. Business Unit: More focus with operational teams within the business unit. 📈 KPI FOCUS Head Office: Financial KPI's - Profit margins and key variances. Business Unit: A mix of operational and financial KPI's. 🤝 KEY STAKEHOLDERS Head Office: FP&A/CFO's of business units; regional management Business Unit: Head office FP&A; all teams within the business unit. This concept of Head Office and Business Unit FP&A maybe applies more to larger companies. 👨🎓 But one key lesson I have learned can carry to any type of business: 💪 Investing time to understand the world of your key stakeholders can really help you develop stronger working relationships with them. 🙌 And you will learn a lot!

📊 The Strategic Role of FP&A in Driving Business Success 🚀 As finance professionals, We've had the privilege of working in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), a dynamic and pivotal function within organizations. Here's a glimpse into the key aspects of the FP&A role: 1️⃣ Strategic Financial Planning: Developing and executing financial strategies to drive the company's overall success. 2️⃣ Budgeting and Forecasting: Creating accurate budgets and forecasts to guide decision-making and resource allocation. 3️⃣ Variance Analysis: Analyzing and interpreting differences between actual and planned financial outcomes, providing insights for course correction. 4️⃣ Cost Management: Identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvement. 5️⃣ Financial Modeling: Building models to simulate scenarios, aiding in decision-making for complex financial situations. 6️⃣ Collaboration: Partnering with various departments to align financial goals with overall business objectives. 💼 If you're in FP&A or have insights to share, We'd love to hear your thoughts on the strategic impact of this function. Let's connect and exchange ideas! 🤝 #FPandA #Finance #StrategicPlanning #FinancialAnalysis

📈 Demystifying FP&A: The Backbone of Strategic Decision Making In the dynamic world of business, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) plays a pivotal role in steering major corporate decisions and ensuring overall financial health. FP&A teams are the financial compass of a company, performing crucial tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, and analysis. They utilize both quantitative and qualitative analysis of all operational aspects of a company to evaluate progress towards achieving its goals and to map out future goals and plans. FP&A professionals oversee a broad array of financial affairs, including income, expenses, taxes, capital expenditures, investments, and financial statements. Unlike accountants who oversee record-keeping, financial analysts are charged with examining, analysing, and evaluating the entirety of a corporation’s financial activities, and mapping out the company’s financial future. In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, FP&A has evolved from basic spreadsheets and manual calculations into modern, cloud-based solutions that use artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and advanced analytics. These tools help finance professionals provide fast and accurate financial analysis and advice to business leaders, predict the impact of potential decisions on cash flow and profitability, assess and monitor the company’s overall financial health and investments, and much more. If you’re a creative problem solver, with a natural or cultivated talent for financial analysis, modelling, and forecasting, then becoming a corporate financial analyst may be the perfect career choice for you. For those interested in pursuing a career in FP&A or seeking consultation on how to become an FP&A analyst, feel free to connect with me. I’m always open to sharing my insights and experiences to help you navigate your career path. #FPandA #FinancialPlanning #FinancialAnalysis #CorporateFinance #StrategicDecisionMaking

Do you intend to work in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) someday? If so, you ought to be familiar with some of the most prevalent FP&A designations on the market. In this document, we will discuss and provide a brief explanation associated with each of them. 📌 FP&A Associate 📌 FP&A Analyst / FP&A Sr Analyst / FP&A Assistant Manager 📌 FP&A Manager / FP&A Senior Manager 📌 FP&A Director / Vice President, FP&A 📌 FP&A Consultant: 📌 FP&A Specialist / Subject-Matter Expert (SME) 📌 Finance Business Partner Did we miss any? Please share in the comments below 👇👇

When I started the FP&A Financial Planning and Analysis Group years ago, I just wanted to have a place for FP&A professionals to gather and share best practices, challenges maybe we could help each other with, and just have a place to "talk shop". Who knew it would grow to over 10,000 members, but it did. I want to thank all those of you in the community and I invite any FP&A professional, or even those who are thinking of transitioning from another area into FP&A. We have content specifically about how to transition from accounting to FP&A, that might interest you. I think there is strength in numbers, so let's see how we can leverage that to help each other in our FP&A careers. Come join the group and help us help each other: https://lnkd.in/dHeVPej

𝐖𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐥𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭-𝐭𝐨-𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝, 𝐚 𝐠𝐞𝐦 𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐜𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭'𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐨, 𝐛𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐤? 𝐓𝐨 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐧 𝐅𝐏&𝐀 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐅𝐎. The stakes were high; a role like this in the US could command a salary between $120-180K per year. The company needed a dynamic professional to: - Collaborate closely with the CFO to streamline financial planning and analysis processes. - Build robust financial models to support strategic decision-making. - Drive the budgeting and forecasting efforts to align with corporate goals. - Implement and refine financial reporting mechanisms for better transparency and control. - Engage in performance analysis to identify and capitalize on growth opportunities. With the clock ticking, our team sprang into action. Within 48 hours, we presented candidates who not only aligned with the client's needs but also brought invaluable experience to the table: - A history of excellence with Big4 firms. - A solid background in both traditional and e-commerce retail models. - An impressive range of 6-10 years of experience, with a seasoned understanding of the financial workings of large, publicly-traded companies. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭? 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐬𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐥𝐲 𝐬𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐨𝐟 $𝟒.𝟓-𝟔𝐊—𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐀𝐫𝐞𝐚'𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬. Our client now enjoys top-tier talent at a fraction of the cost, underscoring the pivotal role strategic hiring plays in scaling operations without scaling costs. It's safe to say, this was not just a hire—it was a strategic win that has set them on a course for sustainable growth.

Do you intend to work in financial planning and analysis (FP&A) someday? If so, you ought to be familiar with some of the most prevalent FP&A designations on the market. In this document, we will discuss and provide a brief explanation associated with each of them. 📌 FP&A Associate 📌 FP&A Analyst / FP&A Sr Analyst / FP&A Assistant Manager 📌 FP&A Manager / FP&A Senior Manager 📌 FP&A Director / Vice President, FP&A 📌 FP&A Consultant: 📌 FP&A Specialist / Subject-Matter Expert (SME) 📌 Finance Business Partner Did we miss any? Please share in the comments below 👇👇