Looking to transition into FP&A?

These are the 27 competencies recruiters are looking for.

Make sure to highlight any related experience in your resume and interviews.

Technical FP&A Competencies:

- Financial Modeling

- Budget Management

- Reporting

- Presenting

- Planning

- Forecasting

- Accounting

- Financial Controls

- Excel

- Root Cause Analysis

- Identifying Risks & Opportunities

- Key Performance Indicators

- Data Science (basics)

- Process Improvement

Self-management Competencies:

- Attention to Detail

- Discipline

- Structured Thinking

- Quantitative Affinity

- Time Management

- 80/20 Orientation

- Growth Mindset

- Bias for Action

Interpersonal Competencies:

- Communication

- Influencing up and across

- Relationship building

- Tough Conversations

- "Leadership"

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