Keeping Corporate Finance and FP&A professionals informed, relevant, and ahead of the curve. Held three times a year, each half-day virtual event dives deep on one topic and offers practical tips for today and long-term career development for the future.

AFP's FP&A Series Deep Dive on Talent

Sessions:

• Purple People: Blending Digital and Finance Skills | Watch Session
• Attract and Hire the People You Want | Watch Session
• Right-Skilling Finance | Watch Session
• Navigating a Career Through Finance | Watch Session

Purple People: Blending Digital and Finance Skills for FP&A

Presented By: Sai Giridhar, Finance Director, Shell Energy India; Arjun Jolly, Head of Reporting and Analysis, Downstream & Trading, Shell  

*Credits: CTP 0.6 | FPAC 0.6

When finance departments had a smaller function, few people would perform the many tasks using the most versatile tool, spreadsheets. However, the maturation of the job is leading to specialization throughout the information value chain. As data became the new oil, Shell Oil began to develop “purple people” in its finance department, introducing new data tools and training that empowers its team to be more effective. At the same time, specialization increases the interactions with others, whether they are specialized in finance or business operators. Attendees learn how to increase the data capabilities of their finance teams and how to embrace the effective “Teaming” techniques necessary for success.

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Attract and Hire the People You Want

Presented By: Caroline Neo, Senior Consultant, Michael Page; Eugenia Ng, Director, Michael Page

*Credits: CTP 0.6 | FPAC 0.6

The struggle to find - and secure - finance and accounting talent is real. What can leaders do to make their organisations more attractive to prospective candidates? Additionally, what those searching for a new role do to become more attractive to potential employers? Industry experts from Michael Page International, one of the world’s largest talent placement firms, address these questions. Attendees learn how employers can identify the talent they want and improve their chances of hiring them and how applicants can identify quality employers and increase their chances of landing a great role. 

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Right-skilling FP&A

Presented By: Asif Mansani, FP&A Manager, Coursera;
Moderator:  Benjamin Chin, Regional Finance Director, APAC, ECCO Shoes

*Credits: CTP 0.6 | FPAC 0.6

The role of finance is changing, and so are the skills required to deliver value. Effective Leaders and organisations have a vested interest in upskilling and right skilling their finance talent to meet the current and ever-changing demands of the role. This session explores the new soft skills and technical skills required for finance professionals to be successful and how organisations can support their employees’ continued growth and development.

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Navigating a Career Through Finance

Presented By: Rex Gu, CFO, Maersk Asia Pacific Operations; 
Moderator: Connagh Hopkins, Head of Business Planning and Reporting 

*Credits: CTP 0.6 | FPAC 0.6

Building a career in finance requires more than simply working hard, waiting your turn, or being in the right place at the right time. The CFO’s role is to bring value to the company through the finance discipline and that opens a range of opportunities for finance professionals, and also several questions. What are the important roles and experiences? How do I keep my skills fresh in a changing world? How do you build a career in a global company if you are far from headquarters? Attend this informative session and learn how to develop a career plan while creating opportunities for career advancement.

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