Finance Business Partnering: A Roadmap to Strategic Influence
Overview
Become a trusted and valued business partner
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the role of finance professionals is rapidly evolving. No longer confined to traditional number-crunching, today’s finance experts are expected to be strategic partners, influential in shaping the future of their organizations.
Global trends and changing organizational environments drive finance to be more strategic and proactive - to move beyond reporting on results to helping business units achieve results.
During this session, we will dive into essential skills for finance professionals, such as:
This webcast will provide attendees with a roadmap to becoming a trusted and valued business partner.
Delivery Method: Individual webcast
CPE Credit: Business management & organization
Program Level: Basic
This course is being offered by a 3rd party vendor and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Webinar access information will be emailed directly to you by AICPA.
Highlights
The session is organized into five sections addressing the following key topics:
- The Evolution of the Finance role
- Defining Business Partnering
- Building Relationships
- Business Acumen
- Strategic Thinking and Problem Solving
Prerequisites
None
Designed For
Finance professionals who want to have more influence and impact, and to play a pivotal role in driving their organizations forward.
Objectives
- Distinguish between the old-school finance approach and what is required in the future of finance.
- Recall the definition of business partnering.
- Identify the key skills necessary to be an effective business partner.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Jennifer Elder
Jennifer Elder, CSP, CPA, CGMA, CSCA is an executive coach who helps smart professionals transform from technically talented to strategically savvy. If you want to be more productive, have more of an impact, and maintain your organization's ethical standards, Jennifer can deliver interactive and engaging training sessions.
In 2022, Jennifer received the Women Who Count award in education by the Accounting and Financial Women's Alliance (AFWA). In 2018, Jennifer earned the designation of Certified Speaking Professional (CSP). Making her one of only 15 people worldwide who hold both the CPA and CSP designations. CPA Practice Advisor named Jennifer one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting in 2018.
She currently volunteers on the boards of several organizations including the New Hampshire Board of Accountancy, the Northeast Regional Council of the IMA, and Jennifer chairs the CSP Committee of the National Speakers Association.
Non-Member Price $89.00
Member Price $75.00