Demystifying The Role of an FP&A Professional
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Demystifying The Role of an FP&A Professional

Wall Street Prep
Updated Feb 26, 2019
Ever wonder how companies actually make the earnings forecasts that they communicate to Wall Street? Enter the FP&A professional — one of the most technically rigorous corporate finance career paths. FP&A professionals work closely with the CFO, Director of Finance and other stakeholders to provide them with the information they need to make strategic and operational decisions. Here, we'll take a look at the role an FP&A professional by discussing: Why FP&A is critical in today's competitive business environment; How FP&A differs from traditional finance and accounting roles; The skills a qualified FP&A professional should possess.