Finance Business Partnering: A Roadmap to Strategic Influence
1.00 Credits
Member Price $75
Non-Member Price $89
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.
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, Business Learning Institute
Jennifer Elder, CPA, CMA, CIA, CFF, CGMA is an executive coach who helps smart professionals transform from technically talented to strategically savvy. As a keynote speaker and trainer, she has presented her engaging and highly interactive sessions to over 15,000 people in all 50 states and 12 countries. Her clients include Home Depot, Campari, Experian, HP, Capgemini, and Oracle. She started her career in public accounting at a regional firm. She chaired the accounting department at a New Hampshire college and spent 15 years as a CFO in a variety of industries including homebuilding, technology, and insurance. In 2022, she 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 her one of the Top 25 Women in Accounting in 2018. She received her BA from the University of Massachusetts and an MS in Organizational Management from Antioch University New England. She has been published by the Journal of Accountancy, FM Magazine, the National Association of Home Builders, Triple Pundit, and the Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance.
Non-Member Price $89
Member Price $75