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Becoming a CFO: The journey from executor to strategic leader

Becoming a CFO starts with making one key transition: executor to strategic leader. Keep reading for tips on how to navigate this shift effortlessly.

Types of finance awards: recognizing innovation, leadership, and sustainability in finance

Learn about some of the most influential finance awards celebrating innovation, leadership, and sustainability.

The Finance Fix

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Top tips for highly effective financial leadership

Finance experts share their secrets for highly effective leadership.

From number-cruncher to strategic leader: the changing face of the CFO

Learn how CFOs are making the transition from number-crunchers to strategic leaders.

The best strategic finance publications in 2024

With so many finance publications out there, how do FP&A folks separate the wheat from the chaff? That's what we've done in this blog post.

Our FP&A salary & career field guide for 2024 strategic finance roles

How much should you expect to get paid in FP&A? And how do you increase your salary and get promoted? Our FP&A salary guide answers those questions.

Learn FP&A: The 15 Best FP&A Certifications and Courses [2024]

Learn FP&A with some of the best FP&A courses and certifications of 2024.

FP&A interview questions: a cheat sheet for landing the next FP&A role

Interviewing for a new FP&A job? Interviewing FP&A candidates and not sure what to ask? Browse our list of essential FP&A interview questions in this post.

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What's an FP&A job? (Plus an FP&A analyst job description for 2024)

How do you get an FP&A job? From the analyst position to director of strategic finance, FP&A can be a great career choice. Here's how to break in FP&A.

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Becoming a “have” in B2B SaaS starts with FP&A

OpenView released a report in 2021 that tells the difference between a B2B SaaS "have" and a "have not." How do you make sure you're a "have"? Cube's VP of Customer Success, Marc Williams, walks you though the process.

In a new finance leadership role? Here’s a guide for a successful first 90 days

How should you prepare for a new role in finance leadership? Use this guide to set your team up for success from day 1.

  • What's a typical career path for FP&A professionals?
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    While there is no set path for FP&A professionals, the typical trajectory is FP&A analyst → FP&A senior analyst → FP&A manager → Director or VP of FP&A → CFO and beyond.
  • How do I get into FP&A without experience?
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    Usually, you need a bachelor's degree in a related field like finance, accounting, business, or economics. Graduate school isn't necessary but may give you a leg up if you attend an MBA or Master in Finance or Financial Planning program. Certifications like the CFA—Certified Financial Analyst—can also help you stand out from other applicants when getting into FP&A. 
  • What are the best interview questions for FP&A positions?
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    Here are a few questions that will help see how an interviewee thinks through FP&A processes:

     

    Please walk me through the three financial statements and how they flow together.

     

    Explain financial modeling and the most common financial modeling methods.

     

    Please walk me through the process of creating a journal entry.

     

    What experience do you have in developing budgets and financial forecasts?

     

    Tell me about some financial tools you've used in past roles.

     

    How do you determine if the company is cash-flow positive?

     

    Where should you look first to determine the financial health of the company?

  • What should a CFO or finance leader do in their first 90 days?
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    In broad strokes, a CFO or finance leader should perform an audit of the finance department, assess the new team, build lines of communication across the organization, develop a plan of attack, regularly communicate progress, and take advantage of the clean slate of being "new."

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