Finance Business Partnering: Influence to Impact
Finance Business Partnering: Influence to Impact is an intermediate-level CPE course designed to help experienced finance professionals strengthen their strategic influence within an organization. This course focuses on business partnering skills, communication techniques, strategic thinking, and decision-making tools that support stronger business outcomes and leadership effectiveness.
CPE Credit
8.0 Hours
DELIVERY METHOD
Self-Study (On Demand)
LEVEL
Intermediate
PREREQUISITES
Finance Business Partnering: The Essentials (FBPB) or equivalent experience
PRICING
$119.50 per year
Course Description
Finance Business Partnering: Influence to Impact helps accounting and finance professionals develop the advanced business partnering skills needed to influence organizational strategy and support effective decision-making. This course emphasizes communication, stakeholder engagement, business acumen, and strategic planning techniques that enable finance professionals to contribute beyond traditional reporting functions.
Participants will explore how finance business partners can improve collaboration across departments, apply analytical tools in strategic decision-making, and communicate financial insights more effectively to key stakeholders. The course also focuses on interpersonal and leadership skills that strengthen a finance professional’s ability to drive impact across the organization.
This intermediate-level course follows an application-based approach and is designed for professionals preparing for senior leadership and strategic finance roles.
Prerequisites: Finance Business Partnering: The Essentials (FBPB) or equivalent experience.
What You’ll Learn
After completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Determine the appropriate skills and techniques to effectively communicate and influence business decisions according to audience
- Apply holistic and strategic thinking within the entire business
- Analyze the key tools and techniques used to aid in strategic decision-making
- Apply consulting and influencing skills to strengthen key business partnerships
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for:
- Experienced accounting and finance professionals seeking to develop advanced business partnering skills
- Finance professionals preparing for senior finance and leadership roles
- Professionals looking to strengthen their ability to influence organizational strategy and key business decisions
Key Topics Covered
- An overview of the finance business partner role
- Developing business acumen
- Business model generation
- Strategic planning process
- Improving the impact of your communication
- Reading your stakeholders better
- Communication insights
Why This Course Matters
Finance professionals are increasingly expected to provide strategic insight, influence organizational decisions, and communicate effectively with leadership teams. Finance Business Partnering: Influence to Impact helps professionals strengthen the communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills necessary to succeed in modern finance leadership roles.
As organizations continue evolving toward data-driven and cross-functional decision-making, finance business partnering skills have become critical for professionals seeking greater organizational influence and career advancement.
Professionals interested in expanding their leadership and strategic finance capabilities may also benefit from additional Business Management & Organization CPE courses.
For additional guidance on finance leadership and strategic business partnering, visit the AICPA & CIMA Management Accounting Resources page.
Pricing & Access
$119.50 per year — Unlimited CPE Access
When you enroll, you receive full access to all courses in our catalog for one full year, including this course and every other available offering.
Unlike many CPE providers, we do not charge by the credit hour and we do not impose course expiration dates. Once you’re enrolled:
- All courses are included — no per-course or per-credit fees
- Your access lasts for a full year from your enrollment date
- Your completed course certificates remain available in your portal
- You can complete courses at your own pace, on your own schedule
This single annual enrollment gives you the flexibility to earn CPE hours when you need them — without worrying about expiring credits or additional costs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course NASBA-compliant?
Yes. This course meets NASBA CPE requirements.
How is the course delivered?
On-demand, self-study format with quizzes for knowledge checks.
Can I complete this course at my own pace?
Yes. You may start, stop, and resume the course as needed.
