Select the skill level and find appropriate capabilities to suit the stage of your career.

Performance management

Area of expertise

Responsibilities

Delivers financial information, tools, analysis and insight across the organisation; assesses, evaluates and implements management accounting and performance management systems.

I undertake detailed analysis based on internal and external information, historic or real time, to provide insight into existing performance and advise on future activities.

I measure and report on organisation performance, including organisation-wide projects and change initiatives, using appropriate technologies, methodologies and frameworks.

I recommend and analyse both financial and non financial performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the key aspects of the organisational performance.

I contribute to key decision making to support the organisation's tactical and strategic objectives and control and report on the progress of key decisions.

I collaborate on decisions relating to technology and information systems and play a key role in their implementation and development.

I monitor the impact of external and internal factors on organisational objectives and performance incorporating risk management techniques into the organisation's systems and processes.

I incorporate ethical, social and environmental factors in measurement and reporting to demonstrate a wider view of performance.

I provide analysis and deliver insights that link financial reports to business strategies.

Learning resources & CPD

Learning resources & CPD
How the ACCA Qualification prepares you

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 21

Online course

Financial management pick 'n' mix

Financial management is at the heart of every successful business. It affects every aspect, from cash management to forecasting. Learn how to contribute to the financial control and strategy of your organisation.

Create your pick 'n' mix bundle from a range of financial management courses including:

building a spreadsheet forecasting model
cash management
corporate treasury KPIs
financing opportunities for SMEs
forecasting for financial managers
foreign exchange
improving business profits
operational cost savings and efficiencies
strategic financial management.

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(Member discount)

units 4

Online course

Corporate financial modelling: setting up financial models

Financial modelling is essential to any business. You may need to build models for financial analysis, loan sizing, debt restructuring, valuation – the list is endless. Even though financial models are an integral part of business, many models fail due to a lack of planning and poor structure.

This course provides an introduction to applied financial modelling and shows you how to design, develop and build corporate financial models. In particular, it demonstrates the benefits of solid model planning and design, and how to build models in accordance with international best practice.

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(Member discount)

Further qualification

Certificate in data analytics (CertDA)

ACCA’s certificate in data analytics demystifies analytics and empowers you with the knowledge to make data-driven decisions.

The certificate is aimed at professionals who wish to enhance their careers by developing an understanding of data capabilities and the techniques available for data analytics.

This cost-effective online certificate aims to improve commercial decisions and uses real business examples to allow practical application of the content. Learners will also understand the need to be both sceptical and ethical while working on data analysis, encouraging them to be critical thinkers.

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(Member discount)

Find more CPD resources on ACCA Learning

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.

Proficient

Expert

Leader

Proficient

Specialisms

Capabilities

Expert

Specialisms

Capabilities

Leader

Specialisms

Capabilities

Performance management

Responsibilities

Continuing professional development at ACCA

Online course

Financial management pick 'n' mix

Online course

Corporate financial modelling: setting up financial models

Further qualification

Certificate in data analytics (CertDA)

How does the ACCA Qualification develop the skills required to succeed in this specialism?

Applied Skills