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The Role of Technical Skills in FP&A
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May 5, 2022

By Mohammed Hussain, Finance Analyst at Amazon

FP&A Tags:
FP&A Skills, FP&A Technology

The top 7 trends shaping FP&A today can be grouped into 3 key building blocks: Process, Technology, and People.

The building blocks are a 3-part recipe to create the perfect cake. Each part will help to curate a strong finance professional and a successful cross-functional FP&A team.

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Strategies to Solve the Soft Skill Shortage in FP&A
September 23, 2019

By Mohammed Hussain, Finance Analyst at Amazon

FP&A Tags:
FP&A Skills, FP&A Team Building, Financial Planning and Analysis

Strong programming skills (R, SQL, Python, VBA) are coming up frequently as requirements to be successful in FP&A. Those who have not caught up with this yet need to do so. 

What about strong people skills?

Read more
Financial Modelling and Automation
December 6, 2018

By Mohammed Hussain, Finance Analyst at Amazon

Mohammed is an advocate for clean financial modelling and process automation. His key function is "modern" problem solving by blending traditional Excel techniques with BI as a visualisation tool. He strives to produce models that are transparent and easily understood by the end user. This is achieved through efficient Workbook and Worksheet design, and VBA.

His transcendent goal is life is to help others recognise where they can introduce efficiencies in their work in the hope that this extends to other areas of their lives.

LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohammedafhussain/

FP&A Tags:
AI/ML FP&A, Modelling and Forecasting, FP&A RPA, FP&A Transformation

Disclaimer: Financial Modelling has no strict “right” or “wrong” method of application. It does, however, have forms of best practice and this what this article attempts to highlight

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Mohammed Hussain

mohammed-hussain.jpgMohammed is an advocate for process automation. The key tools that enable him to automate Excel flows are: power query, power BI, and VBA. His notable contributions involve a unique blend of traditional Excel financial modelling and BI. Mohammed is a key Excel SME in the context of design simplicity. He strives to empower folks to produce models that are transparent and understood by the reader.

One key goal in life is to empower folks to curate the right mindset when creating financial models. This mindset will also help to grow into a convincing business partner, and grow your career.

Mohammed has 7+ years of extensive experience working with senior leadership as a business partner and technical specialist. His tech stack includes: Excel (advanced), VBA, Power Query, Power BI, MySQL, COGNOS/TM1, R, Python

Please see Mohammed online portfolio at mohammedh.co

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The Role of Technical Skills in FP&A
May 5, 2022
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Skills, FP&A Technology

The top 7 trends shaping FP&A today can be grouped into 3 key building blocks: Process, Technology, and People.

The building blocks are a 3-part recipe to create the perfect cake. Each part will help to curate a strong finance professional and a successful cross-functional FP&A team.

Read more
Strategies to Solve the Soft Skill Shortage in FP&A
September 23, 2019
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Skills, FP&A Team Building, Financial Planning and Analysis

Strong programming skills (R, SQL, Python, VBA) are coming up frequently as requirements to be successful in FP&A. Those who have not caught up with this yet need to do so. 

What about strong people skills?

Read more
Financial Modelling and Automation
December 6, 2018
FP&A Tags:
AI/ML FP&A, Modelling and Forecasting, FP&A RPA, FP&A Transformation

Disclaimer: Financial Modelling has no strict “right” or “wrong” method of application. It does, however, have forms of best practice and this what this article attempts to highlight

Read more

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