Finance Business Partnering

Great accountants know the numbers. Great FBPs know how to use them.

Oliver Deacon

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Setting the scene

Moving from a finance professional into a true finance business partner is challenging. Many finance teams still lack the skills needed to build influence, shape decisions and drive real outcomes.

As a result, finance teams often spend too much time producing numbers and not enough time influencing what the business actually does. Valuable analysis can be overlooked, conversations can feel transactional and opportunities to drive better decisions are missed.

This course helps finance professionals bridge that gap. Participants develop the skills needed to build trust with stakeholders, communicate insights clearly and influence decisions.

What you'll learn

Understand what great business partnering looks like

Be crystal clear on what business partnering means in the context of your role.

Build strong relationships quickly

Discover how to build rapport with anyone quickly, even when working remotely.

Turn data into insights

Master a simple 3-step model to diagnose root causes and turn data into action.

Challenge with confidence

Gain techniques to challenge elegantly, say no without saying no and manage conflict without damaging relationships.

Communicate with clarity

Learn how to present and communicate clear, confident messages that land with your audience.

Influence and negotiate for impact

Develop the skills to sell ideas, influence decisions and negotiate for win-win outcomes.

Core Elements

The Business Partnering mindset

Understand what great finance business partnering really looks like and build a practical development plan to strengthen your own impact.

Bring numbers to life

Learn how to visualise financial data in simple, powerful ways that help stakeholders grasp the message in minutes.

Turn data into insights

Move beyond reporting to identify trends, diagnose root causes and translate analysis into clear commercial actions.

Build Strong Stakeholder Relationships

Develop the skills to build trust quickly, handle difficult conversations and influence others with empathy and credibility.

The Secrets of Influence

Master a practical five-step framework to communicate ideas persuasively and gain buy-in from senior stakeholders.

Storytelling with Data

Transform complex analysis into clear, compelling stories that make your insights memorable and actionable.

Present with Confidence

Strengthen your executive presence and learn how to communicate financial messages clearly in meetings, presentations and board discussions.

Course Prices

Prices

7×2 hour workshops. £13,995