The program is a rigorous, career-defining certification designed for experienced finance professionals who want to move beyond routine budgeting and reporting into true strategic finance leadership. This course transforms skilled FP&A analysts and managers into high-impact business partners capable of shaping executive decisions, optimizing capital allocation, driving profitability under uncertainty, and delivering clear, data-backed recommendations that influence C-suite strategy.

Participants master advanced financial modeling techniques — including fully integrated 3-statement forecasting, driver-based planning, rolling forecasts, multi-scenario & stress testing, customer & segment profitability analysis, and sophisticated capital project evaluation (NPV with real options, accretion/dilution, synergy tracking). The program places strong emphasis on modern FP&A tools and technologies (Anaplan, Adaptive Insights, Power BI, advanced Excel), predictive forecasting methods, workforce & headcount modeling, risk-adjusted planning, and the ability to translate complex financial insights into compelling executive narratives.

What sets this certification apart is its intense focus on real-world application and strategic influence. Delegates build enterprise-grade financial models, develop multi-year strategic plans, create CFO-level dashboards, conduct post-merger integration analysis, calculate precise ROI for major initiatives, and present business cases to simulated executive boards. Every module bridges technical excellence with the art of business partnering — teaching participants how to challenge assumptions, influence without authority, and consistently demonstrate finance’s role in value creation, cost optimization, growth acceleration, and risk mitigation.

• Lead enterprise-wide financial planning and decision-support processes

• Build and defend sophisticated financial models that withstand executive scrutiny

• Influence capital allocation, M&A strategy, restructuring, and growth investments

• Deliver predictive insights and scenario-based recommendations under high uncertainty

• Transform raw data into powerful business stories that drive strategic decisions

• Position themselves strongly for senior roles such as FP&A Manager, Director of Financial Planning & Analysis, VP Strategic Finance, Head of Business Finance, or CFO-track positions

Financial planning and analysis is an important part of any corporate finance strategy. As a result, many firms are seeking the most qualified individuals to analyse trends and manage the financial future of their organization. 

The program is ideal for:

• Corporate practitioners performing or managing finance planning and analysis functions

• Professionals working in Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting 

• FP&A Analysts /Manager or Director

• Corporate Finance / Strategic Finance professionals

• Finance Managers / Controllers 

• Financial Modellers 

• Finance Directors

• VP Finance, CFO’s or Head of Strategic Finance position

• Finance Business Partners supporting business units or regions

• Finance professionals involved in M&A, capital allocation, or corporate development

• Technical and administrative staff supporting the corporate finance function

Plus, anyone responsible for or involved in FP&A.

GAFM - Global Academy of Finance and Management

The GAFM was founded in 1996 by the original founders of the Graduate Leadership Society. The Founders of our Standards Board are CEOs, Executives, Professors, and industry experts from around the globe. We desire to raise education standards and ethics in the business and management industries. The Standards Policy Board awards specialized board certifications, designations, and charters in the fields of: finance, accounting, management, and consulting fields to qualified professionals who have completed internationally recognized or accredited exams & education, government recognized degrees and documented management credentials and experience. Since 1996, the Academy has been promoting accredited graduate standards for certification in business, management, law, and finance. Since the inception with the founding of the Graduate Institute of Leadership in 1996, the Academy has been focused on quality assurance with accredited education, exams, assessment, education, ethics, and continuing education. Further, applicants must also have the necessary experience in practice, research or publications in their respective areas of expertise.