The Corporate Finance Institute® (CFI) has recently announced the launch of its new Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Specialization program to address the growing skills gap in the finance industry. As a global leader in online finance and banking education, certifications, and productivity tools, CFI aims to equip business leaders with essential financial models for evaluating and forecasting a company’s financial performance.

In today’s rapidly evolving finance landscape, there is a high demand for skilled FP&A professionals. With 50% of finance and accounting hiring managers facing shortages in FP&A talent, CFI’s new specialization comes as a timely response to this gap, providing aspiring and current financial analysts with the necessary tools to excel.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the finance industry is expected to have around 27,000 openings for financial analysts annually over the next decade. CFI’s FP&A Specialization is designed to meet this demand by offering a comprehensive, self-paced online training program that covers essential skills and knowledge required for success in FP&A roles.

Scott Powell, CFI’s Chief Content Officer, emphasizes the value of the program, stating, “Our goal is to empower our customers with the ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analyses, enabling them to effectively evaluate a company’s financial progress. Through our training, participants will not only enhance their proficiency in creating clear Excel financial models but also learn to utilize modern data tools like Power Query and Power BI to boost productivity and visualize their analyses, skills highly sought after in the industry.”

The FP&A program consists of 20 courses that cover a range of in-demand topics including Excel Forecast Model Design, Formatting & Revenue Forecasting, Headcount Forecasting & Analysis, and Financial Analysis Fundamentals.

For more information about the CFI FP&A Specialization Program, interested individuals can visit the official CFI website.

About Corporate Finance Institute (CFI): Corporate Finance Institute (CFI) is a leading online provider of finance and banking training, certifications, and productivity tools. With a vast training library, CFI empowers professionals and teams with job-ready skills and practical resources to excel in various finance and banking roles. Since its inception in 2016, CFI has been committed to providing top-tier education and resources to the finance industry.