Finance business partnering essentials

This micro course is designed to assist professional accountants and finance professionals to develop the mindset of a finance business partner and develop skills and methodologies to grow relationships and align themselves strategically with other business units. 

Learning outcomes: 

• describe the unique role of a finance business partner (FBP)  
• discuss the capabilities and mindsets needed to thrive as an FBP 
• build strong relationships with stakeholders to influence decisions 
• collaborate with stakeholders to drive better outcomes 
• focus on high-impact work that moves strategy forward. 

Benefits: 

• Connect financial insights to strategic business decisions and increase your impact as a finance business partner.
• Think more strategically to anticipate needs, identify opportunities, and support long-term success.
• Prioritise strategic work effectively and align your efforts with key business objectives.
• Communicate complex financial information with confidence to influence stakeholders and enable collaboration.

Topic areas covered:

• Moving beyond accounting
• Building strong connections
• Collaborating for better outcomes
• Focussing on high-impact work