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FP&A Masterclass (FPAMC®)

Learn FP&A with hands-on training in budgeting, forecasting, management reporting, data storytelling, and business partnering. Elevate your FP&A skills to create impact, influence stakeholders, and kickstart your career in FP&A.

Self paced

4 Weeks

Beginner

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Program Benefits

  • Build Confidence in FP&A Roles:
    Gain the skills to independently handle FP&A tasks.Build the confidence to lead FP&A initiatives and even establish teams from scratch.
  • Comprehensive and Practical Curriculum:
    Explore everything from budgeting and variance analysis to reporting and financial presentations.
  • Practical, Real-World Focus:
    Work on real-life case studies to gain hands-on experience.earn through scenarios and challenges applicable across various industries.
  • Learn Budgeting, Forecasting and Management Reporting:
    Create budgets and forecasts and deliver impactful management reports.
  • Enhance Storytelling and Presentation Skills::
    Learn the art of data storytelling to communicate key insights clearly. Deliver compelling presentations that drive decision-making.
  • Become a Finance Business Partner:
    Build trust and credibility with stakeholders by providing actionable financial insights. Strengthen your ability to influence business decisions.

Who is this Program for?

Finance and Accounting Professionals

Finance Managers and Controllers looking to strengthen their FP&A expertise.

Professionals Transitioning into FP&A

Accountants, auditors, and other finance professionals planning to shift to FP&A roles. individuals exploring a career change to FP&A.

Early-Career Finance Professionals

Fresh graduates or those new to finance looking to establish a strong foundation in FP&A practices.

Consultants and Fractional CFOs

Finance consultants and advisors aiming to provide data-driven solutions and insights to their clients.

Program Curriculum

  • Understand the core role of FP&A in driving organizational strategy and performance.
  • Learn how FP&A integrates with other finance and business functions.
  • Explore essential FP&A tools and frameworks for decision-making.
  • Gain insights into the monthly and weekly calendars used in FP&A processes.
  • Understand and apply budgeting techniques, including Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up, Incremental vs. Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB), and rolling forecasts.
  • Learn about the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) process, including the budgeting calendar milestone timelines.
  • Examples of Different components of budgets including the Revenue Budget, COGS, Headcount, marketing, and other Operating Expenses.
  • Learn forecasting techniques. Create driver-based forecasts, incorporate trends and seasonality.

  • Learn to create insightful reports like Month-End, Quarter-End, and Flash Reports
  • Variance Analysis Actuals vs Budget and actuals vs forecast using tools and frameworks/.
  • Craft impactful commentaries with variance explanations, comparative analyses (e.g., MoM, YoY), and actionable recommendations for senior management.
  • Conduct profitability analysis across products, services, and regions while understanding recharges and allocations to reflect true business unit performance

  • Learn to transform financial data into compelling stories that drive decision-making.
  • Understand the audience needs to tailor presentations for maximum impact.
  • Develop key skills, including storytelling, business acumen, relationship-building, and communication to influence decisions.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to align financial insights with strategic goals, offer actionable recommendations, and become a trusted advisor in driving business decisions.

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Meet Our Trainers

Dhawal Parvatikar

CFO, Finance Career Coach
Co-founder, FPI

Asif Masani

FP&A Leader, Author,
Co-founder, FPI

Minimum Eligibility

Professional Experience

Some experience in finance or business is beneficial but not mandatory.

Learning Commitment

A readiness to actively participate in a comprehensive learning experience.

Educational Foundation

A bachelor's degree or global equivalent in finance, accounting, business, or a related field. Or Professional qualifications like CA, CPA, CFA, CMA, CIMA, ACCA, or equivalent.

Tech Proficiency

Basic knowledge of MS Office tools like Excel, Word, and PowerPoint with a willingness to learn advanced tools.

Strategic Outlook

An interest in leveraging financial analysis for strategic business decisions.

Program Certification

The certificate is offered by FP&A Professionals Institute, upon completion, you will earn a professional certificate in FP&A Masterclass that will add considerable value and help your career evolve in Finance.

  • Monthly Q&A Calls
  • WhatsApp query support
  • Guest Speaker Sessions
  • Networking with Alumni

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Success Stories from Our Alumni

Prateek Sharma,
Prateek Sharma,
Finance Business Partner, LG Electronics
One thing that I liked most about the FP&A Masterclass is the detailed review of FP&A activities using the monthly and weekly calendar. I have worked in FP&A for the last six years.
Rahul Chure
Rahul Chure
CFM Specialist, Accenture
I really liked the curriculum, which is in-depth and practical. We covered everything from budgeting to the variance analysis and from reporting to presentations.
Kiran Rayala
Kiran Rayala
Senior Finance Professional
"I could not attend the masterclass live as I am based out of Australia (very different time zone). I ended up landing a job in a profile I wanted by watching the recordings of these sessions. It gave me a good picture of FP&A and was very productive.
Rushabh Mamania
Rushabh Mamania
Deputy Manager, Shemaroo Entertainment Ltd
I was a part of Batch 1 of the FP&A Masterclass. I would highly rate the masterclass cirriculum. I especially liked the conceptual clarity along with the one-to-one doubt-solving sessions.
Parth Shingala
Parth Shingala
Finance Manager, Brand Folio Plus
I loved the experience at the FP&A Masterclass - Batch 1. Thank you, Asif and Dhawal for your knowledge sharing, time and consideration. I really appreciate your efforts and look forward to gain more such quality knowledge in the future!
Aditya Ladia
Aditya Ladia
Plant Finance Head, Lenskart.com
I was a participant at the FP&A Masterclass - Batch 1. I would highly rate the learning experience I had at the FP&A Masterclass. Thankyou Dhawal and Asif for the deep insights, intense teaching and a superb workshop!
Mohd Sanaullah Sabri
Mohd Sanaullah Sabri
Credit Manager, HDFC Bank, Lucknow
The course provided a comprehensive learning experience through detailed discussion of case studies. Coupled with class breakout room activities and engaging group discussions, it added valuable insight to the material.
Muqthiyar Pasha
Muqthiyar Pasha
Accounts Receivable Manager, at Lenovo
I was thoroughly impressed with the level of detail and explanation provided on each topic, including real life examples. Asif and Dhwal were always available to answer any questions that arose.
Subhrasandhya Mohapatra
Subhrasandhya Mohapatra
Associate, Pricewaterhouse Coopers, Kolkata
I feel much more equipped to succeed in my professional endeavors. Thank you for creating such a valuable program and giving me the opportunity to be a part of it.
Chandrakanth Ananthoju
Chandrakanth Ananthoju
Assistant Manager Global FP&A, Macromill Inc, Hyderabad
I was particularly impressed with how I can apply the lessons on presentation and communication in my role. Overall, this was an incredibly valuable learning experience. I would highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their FP&A Skills
Subhasis Mishra
Subhasis Mishra
Business Management Specialist, Juniper Networks, Bengaluru
There were many things I learned that I could apply to my role, including the reporting templates and budgeting techniques. Overall, I highly recommend this course for anyone looking to improve their FP&A skills and knowledge.
Bijay Saha
Bijay Saha
Finance Manager, RNZ International FZE , Dubai (UAE)
They expertly guided us through the dynamic and evolving topics on FP&A. I highly recommend the FP&A Masterclass to FP&A aspirants, especially with Dhawal and Asif as your instructors.
Sachin Pai
Sachin Pai
Project Financial Controller, Larsen & Toubro Infotech, Mumbai
Out of all the things I learned. The presentation techniques and interactive charting methods are some aspects I can immediately apply in my role. I highly recommend this course to anyone looking to improve their FP&A skills and advance their career.
Shreepad Deshmukh
Shreepad Deshmukh
Assistant Manager, EY, Bengaluru
I highly recommend the FP&A Masterclass and its practical knowledge components. This is a crucial aspect of financial analysis, and the insights I gained from this masterclass that I can apply in my role.
Ashish Mane
Ashish Mane
FP&A Head , Vistara India (ITCL Pvt Ltd
I had been searching for a comprehensive FP&A course to gain detailed insights about the field. I would highly recommend this live FP&A coaching program to anyone working in FP&A or those who intend to move into this field. It's been a great investment in my career development.
Anupam Kulkarni
Anupam Kulkarni
Financial Reporting & Analysis, Johnson & Johnson
I had been doing some basic FP&A work within my organization, but I knew I had much more to learn. I highly recommend this coaching program to anyone looking to improve their FP&A abilities.
Vikas Sharma
Vikas Sharma
Associate Director - FP&A at Ephicacy
I can't express how grateful I am for the FP&A masterclass provided by Asif and Dhawal. I highly recommend this masterclass to anyone looking to expand their FP&A knowledge and skills.
Akshat Mantri
Akshat Mantri
Chartered Accountant - Consultant, iOCFO Consulting Pvt. Ltd.
I have been working with SAP tools in my current organization, and luckily, I came across the FP&A Masterclass. I highly recommend this program to anyone in the FP&A field looking to expand their knowledge and skills.

Frequently Asked
Questions

There are no specific prerequisites to join the FP&A Masterclass. It is designed for both beginners and experienced professionals looking to enhance their FP&A skills.

 You’ll have permanent access to the course materials and recordings

Our FP&A Masterclass focuses on practical applications. You’ll learn through real-world examples and case studies.

Yes, you can download the course materials, including class slides and Excel files, for practice and reference as needed. 

We offer a money-back guarantee. If you enroll and find that the program isn’t a good fit for you, You can request a refund within 7 working days. 

Yes, upon successful completion of the FP&A Masterclass, you will receive a certificate to showcase your expertise. 

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