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Financial management

Performance management

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Advisory and consultancy

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Financial management

Performance management

Risk management

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Proficient

ACCA members with a minimum of 3 years’ experience gained during the journey to qualification. At this career level you are usually expected to have some post qualification experience where you build further on the Insight, Drive and Collaboration skills needed to succeed.

Expert

ACCA members/fellows with considerable post qualification experience with a breadth and depth of exposure to a variety of scenarios. At this career level, you are likely to be managing a team or function, or progressing strongly in a specialist area of expertise.

Leader

ACCA fellows with vastly significant post qualification experience. At this level, you are likely to be a senior leader perhaps in a C-suite or entrepreneurial role.

Advisory and consultancy

Responsibilities

Develops insight into both internal and external clients’ organisational issues and provides expert advice to add value Supports clients’ objectives and plans to improve, innovate and sustainably grow; identifies efficiencies and responds to changing environments.

I have an in-depth knowledge of an industry, section or function; its drivers of success, relevant emerging and disruptive trends and future challenges and opportunities I understand the implications of these factors for organisations operating within that domain.

I have an in depth understanding of the client's organisation, its objectives and the scope of the consultancy assignment.

I select and apply appropriate methodologies, tools, technologies, models and frameworks to investigate and address client challenges and opportunities.

I craft, articulate and implement clear and feasible client solutions which are appropriate from an economic and wider sustainability perspective.

I advise on the implementation of solutions and facilitate the transfer of knowledge and skills into client organisations.

I spot opportunities and prospects for new work and propose fees that cover the budget.

I project manage multiple assignments from scoping through to delivery, dealing with changing requirements and meeting multiple stakeholder demands.

Continuing professional development at ACCA

A commitment to life-long learning is a vital part of your ACCA membership; it unlocks the full potential of your career choices - and drives forward the profession.

We deliver a wide range of CPD resources tailored to different areas of expertise - and an ever-changing profession. Our, and your, commitment to quality CPD ensures you will have the most up-to-date skills to perform at the highest standard in your chosen specialism.

So, get started (or restarted) and take a look at our curated list of the most relevant CPD resources to help you develop your career in this specialism. 

units 4

Online course

The finance business partner

What a business needs from finance is evolving. Increasingly, back-office functions have become automated and a different role, that of the finance business partner, has emerged.

The finance business partner plays a key strategic role in a business and has the opportunity to become a trusted business advisor. This requires a different set of skills to the traditional finance back-office function. You will be expected to be strategic, focusing on the value of the information you provide, and extracting and correlating financial figures to help your business make relevant decisions, which are closely aligned with your strategic outcomes.

As a finance business partner, you need: to have credibility and influence within the management team, to be articulate and proactive in your approach and, most importantly, to have a thorough understanding of where your business can create value. This course explores the finance business partner role and how you can develop your skills to become a trusted advisor in your or your clients' businesses.

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units 12

Online course

Business management insight 10 course pack

At every level, finance professionals need to have an understanding of how their business or organisation is run and managed, from the basics of understanding the organisation's structure, to being part of the team that implements strategy and change. This pack from BPP will prepare you with the skills and knowledge needed to understand your organisation’s structure, processes and strategy. Be proactive and involved in decision making, and develop the forward-thinking expertise needed to be an expert in your organisation. 

By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of: 
 

  • implementing strategy and analysing its success
  • change management
  • operational processes and how to make them more efficient
  • managing yourself and stakeholders.
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units 5

Online course

Strategic accounting 5 course pack

This five-course pack from BPP has been designed to enable accountants to develop their strategic thinking and analytical skills. Simply meeting month-
end goals are not enough for today's finance professional. Raise your profile and increase your employability by having a strong grasp of strategic thinking.

By completing this pack, you will gain a better understanding of: 
 

  • how to identify change and develop a strategy for your organisation
  • formal strategic development models
  • how to align core functions with strategic business objectives, improving your organisation's productivity and effectiveness
  • how to use analytics to measure your strategic success
  • how to include working capital in the strategic approach for your business.
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How does the ACCA qualification develop the skills required to succeed in this specialism?

From a combination of exams, ethics and experience, the ACCA Qualification will boost your employability and performance at every stage of your career journey.

Here we have listed some elements of the ACCA Qualification that will help you develop the skills and knowledge required to perform at the highest standard in this specialism.

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