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 role of a finance business partner (FBP) 
• Explain the importance of the mindset of an FBP 
• Apply planning techniques to enable work on strategic tasks 
• Explain the importance of relationships and communication in FBP 

Benefits: 

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the critical role finance business partners play in bridging financial data and strategic business decision-making 
• Develop a strategic mindset that empowers proactive thinking, enabling you to anticipate business needs and harness opportunities for long-term success  
• Enhance your planning skills to effectively prioritize and tackle strategic tasks, ensuring alignment with the business's overarching goals; and 
• Foster strong relationships and refine your communication skills to convey complex financial concepts clearly and persuasively, ensuring all stakeholders are well-informed and to enable collaboration.  

Topic areas covered: 

• Adopt the mindset of a financial business partner 
• Strategically align yourself as a finance business partner 
• Build strong relationships