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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.

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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.

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Financial management

Responsibilities

Implements effective investment and financing decisions within the business environment in areas such as investment appraisal, business re-organisations, tax and risk management, treasury and working capital management, to ensure value creation.

I consider current developments in regulation, governance and best practice and communicate and advise on the impact of these on financial-decision making.

I advise on the organisation's financial strategy and financial and risk management whilst managing potential conflicting internal and/or external stakeholders’ expectations.

I appraise, advise on and, where appropriate, approve long term and complex business asset valuations, capital projects, investments, treasury and other financing initiatives based upon the investment portfolio of the organisation and the anticipation of future needs.

I assess and advise on appropriate strategies to manage organisational and finance risks and regulatory compliance and their impact to enhance sustainable value creation.

I advise on and approve the organisation's sources of revenues/finance and capital structures considering new and innovative financing practices taking into account corporate social responsibility and sustainability.

I advise on and recommend to internal and/or external stakeholders alternative corporate re-organisation strategies, multinational or cross border issues, change initiatives and merger and acquisition options.

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 25

Online course

Advanced financial modeler from the financial modeling institute

Financial modeling plays an integral part in business decision making, with modelers informing key transactions and critical business decisions. Being able to validate your learning with an accreditation allows you to demonstrate technical modeling skills most valued by employers.

The financial modelling institute (FMI) is the only financial modeling accreditation body in the world. The FMI exists to create and uphold international industry best practices with respect to financial modeling skills. Through its exams and accreditations, the FMI allows candidates, employers and the broader community to recognise true ability in financial modeling.

The advanced financial modeler (AFM) is the FMI’s first level of accreditation. Only candidates who demonstrate the required level of proficiency in the AFM exam can successfully achieve the AFM accreditation, and show validated expertise in financial modeling. 

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Learning path

Certificate in public financial management (PFM learning pack)

Given the pace of change and size of expenditure in the public sector, it’s critical that finance professionals working in the sector have the right skills to deal with the challenges ahead. In response to demand from the public sector, we have developed the certificate in public financial management to help support and build strong public financial management.

By completing this certificate, you will be able to:

  • be able to define public money
  • understand the objectives of public financial management
  • know what the public financial management cycle is.
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units 21

Online course

Career progression pathway: chief financial officer

The CFO is one of the most prestigious roles in business – the partner and natural deputy to the CEO. As a senior leadership position, it calls for a credible and trusted professional who can look beyond the traditional accounting perspective to meet the needs of key internal and external stakeholders.

This pathway will help you to develop an understanding of the evolving finance function of the future and the role of the CFO in driving business improvement and success. You will look both outwards to the needs of stakeholders, and inwards to the effective performance management of the organisation. As you go, you will learn from our panel of experienced CFOs, who share the secrets of their success in extended video interviews.

  • Explore core areas in the future skillset of the CFO as identified by ACCA and IMA in "The CFO of the future".
  • Discuss the key skills and capabilities identified in the CA ANZ "CFO recruitment guide".
  • Natural progression from our finance leader pathway, covering similar topics at a higher level, with a wider business viewpoint.
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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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