Programme Objective
 
The expectation of Finance function is changing. There is now a greater demand from the business for the Finance function to drive performance. Many organisations have started to invest and develop finance business partnering capabilities.
 
Going beyond the production of standard reports, finance business partners understand strategy and take the lead in multi-disciplinary conversations, help improve decision-making and ultimately boost the performance of the organisation.
 

Programme Outline

Redefine the Finance function – how business partnering is part of Finance’s job role?
 

• Finance Business Partner is a finance professional working alongside other business areas, providing support and insights that drive better business performance
   

Discussion on the concept of Finance Business Partnering
 

• What does it mean and why is it important now?
• What does it entail and what is expected of the role?
• Behaviour and mindset differentiator for being an effective finance business partner
   

Key traits of a Finance Business Partner:
 

• Possess strong business acumen
  • To understand a company’s business model and profit model
  • To understand a company’s strategy/ the competitive environment/ commercial drivers/ processes/ systems
• Possess strong process skills
  • To ask powerful questions
  • To facilitate stakeholder discussion and decision making
  • To provide financial leadership in business conversations
• Relationship management
  • Ability to engage stakeholders of various levels
  • Build fast-track rapport and strong relationships

 
 
Training Methodology
Workshop with group discussions, case study and role play
 
Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

Finance business partners, finance professionals who provide support to various business stakeholders and individuals who are interested in financial business partnering.

Programme Facilitator(s)