Curriculum&nbsp;
Session 1&nbsp;
<ul>
	<li>FP&amp;A Basics&nbsp;</li>
	<li>FP&amp;A Myths</li>
	<li>FP&amp;A Calendar</li>
	<li>FP&amp;A &amp; Other departments</li>
	<li>FP&amp;A Activities</li>
	<li>FP&amp;A Terminologies</li>
	<li>Transaction Cycle</li>
	<li>KPIs and Metrices</li>
	<li>Planning Process</li>
	<li>Strategic Plan</li>
	<li>Annual Operating Plan</li>
	<li>AOP - Exercise</li>
	<li>Assignment 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Session 2&nbsp;
<ul>
	<li>Budgeting</li>
	<li>Budgeting Techniques</li>
	<li>Budgeting Approaches</li>
	<li>Budgeting Process</li>
	<li>Budget Exercise</li>
	<li>Assignment</li>
</ul>
 
Session 3&nbsp;
<ul>
	<li>Assignment Review</li>
	<li>Variance Analysis</li>
	<li>Storytelling with Data</li>
	<li>Business Acumen &amp; Strategic Thinking</li>
	<li>Effective Communication of Financial Information</li>
	<li>FP&amp;A Software and Tools</li>
	<li>AI in FP&amp;A</li>
	<li>Data Review</li>
	<li>Data Reporting</li>
	<li>Assignment</li>
</ul>
Session 4&nbsp;
<ul>
	<li>Forecast</li>
	<li>Forecast Inputs</li>
	<li>Rolling Forecast</li>
	<li>Forecast Exercise</li>
	<li>Assignment</li>
</ul>
Session 5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;
<ul>
	<li>Management Reports</li>
	<li>Budget vs Actual Report</li>
	<li>Cash Flow Forecasting</li>
	<li>Flash Reports</li>
	<li>Other FP&amp;A Reports</li>
	<li>Common Excel functions</li>
	<li>Reporting Exercise</li>
	<li>Assignment</li>
</ul>
Session 6&nbsp;
Financial Modeling Part 1
<ul>
	<li>Building 3 Statement Model</li>
	<li>What If Analysis</li>
	<li>Financial Modeling Exercise</li>
	<li>Assignment</li>
</ul>
Session 7&nbsp;
Financial Modeling Part 2
<ul>
	<li>Project Evaluation Tools</li>
	<li>NPV, IRR and Payback period</li>
	<li>Discounted Cash Flow</li>
	<li>Financial Modeling Exercise</li>
	<li>Assignment</li>
</ul>
Session 8&nbsp;
<ul>
	<li>CV Feedback - One to one</li>
	<li>Creating LinkedIn and Naukri Profile</li>
	<li>Mock Interview and Feedback - One to one</li>
	<li>Doubt clearance</li>
	<li>Job Hunting tips</li>
</ul>
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Total Sessions - 8
Session Dates - Each Sunday starting -&nbsp; 8th&nbsp;Sep
Session Time - 11 AM- 12 PM IST
Benefits
<ul>
	<li>8-week intensive program&nbsp;with interactive sessions and assignments.</li>
	<li>Industry-relevant curriculum&nbsp;designed by FP&amp;A professionals.</li>
	<li>Expert instructors&nbsp;with extensive experience in the field.</li>
	<li>Lifetime Recording&nbsp;- to access as per your need</li>
	<li>Study Material and Assignment files - Free PDF Handbook and Excel Assignment files&nbsp;for hands on experience</li>
</ul>
Topics Covered
Module 1: Introduction to FP&amp;A
<ul>
	<li>Understanding FP&amp;A
	<ul>
		<li>Definition, role, and objectives of FP&amp;A</li>
		<li>FP&amp;A vs. Financial Accounting</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>&nbsp;Key Terminologies
	<ul>
		<li>Glossary of essential FP&amp;A terms (e.g., budget, forecast, variance, driver-based planning)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>&nbsp;Demystifying FP&amp;A Myths
	<ul>
		<li>Common misconceptions about FP&amp;A and their impact</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Core FP&amp;A Activities
	<ul>
		<li>Detailed overview of FP&amp;A functions (planning, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting)</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>The FP&amp;A Calendar
	<ul>
		<li>Importance of a well-structured FP&amp;A calendar</li>
		<li>Key milestones and deadlines</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
<h3>Module 2: Planning and Budgeting</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Strategic Planning
	<ul>
		<li>Aligning FP&amp;A with organizational goals</li>
		<li>Developing strategic financial plans</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>&nbsp;Annual Operating Plan
	<ul>
		<li>Translating strategy into actionable plans</li>
		<li>Key components of an AOP</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Budgeting Fundamentals
	<ul>
		<li>Budgeting process, cycle, and KPIs</li>
		<li>Budgeting techniques and approaches (zero-based, incremental, activity-based)</li>
		<li>Practical budgeting exercises</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Forecasting
	<ul>
		<li>Forecasting process and key inputs</li>
		<li>Rolling forecasts and their benefits</li>
		<li>Practical forecasting exercises</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
<h3>Module 3: Variance Analysis</h3>
<ul>
	<li>Variance Analysis Process
	<ul>
		<li>Identifying and analyzing deviations from plan</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Types of Variance Analysis
	<ul>
		<li>Sales variance, cost variance, profit variance, etc.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Practical Variance Analysis Assignments
	<ul>
		<li>Hands-on exercises to apply variance analysis concepts</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
<h3>Module 4: Reporting and Communication</h3>
<ul>
	<li>FP&amp;A Reporting
	<ul>
		<li>Common FP&amp;A reports (financial statements, performance metrics, key indicators)</li>
		<li>Dashboard design and development</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Data Storytelling
	<ul>
		<li>Effective communication of financial information</li>
		<li>Using visuals to convey insights</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Business Acumen and Strategic Thinking
	<ul>
		<li>Developing a strong business understanding</li>
		<li>Applying financial knowledge to strategic decision-making</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>FP&amp;A Tools and Technology
	<ul>
		<li>Leveraging FP&amp;A software and tools (Excel, BI tools, planning software)</li>
		<li>Exploring the role of AI in FP&amp;A</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Management Reporting
	<ul>
		<li>Tailoring reports to different audiences</li>
		<li>Budget vs. actual reporting</li>
		<li>Cash flow forecasting and flash reports</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Excel Proficiency
	<ul>
		<li>Essential Excel functions for FP&amp;A</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
	<li>Reporting Exercises and Assignments
	<ul>
		<li>Practical application of reporting skills</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>
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