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Simone da Silva Collins

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With 10+ years of industry experience in business partnering, Simone is currently Finance Business Partner in the UK for a financial services enterprise. She has been in both regional and corporate FP&A roles in telecoms, technology and insurance industries, supporting her partners in financial planning and analysis and business partnering. Together with other like-minded FP&A professionals around the world, Simone is engaged with Associated of Financial Professional (AFP) in job task analysis and item writing for the FP&A certification exams.

Simone is originally from Macau in SE Asia. She is a Fellow of ACCA, a certified FP&A and has an MBA from Manchester Business School.

 

Author's Articles

5 C’s of FP&A
July 2, 2019
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Skills, FP&A Business Partnering

FP&A professionals have various desirable attributes. This article looks at these attributes from a diamond perspective – cut, colour, clarity and carat – plus culture.

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Ten Key Considerations for Effective FP&A Communication
May 24, 2018
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Business Partnering, Financial Planning and Analysis, FP&A People, FP&A Team Building

Communication is a key soft skill that FP&A professionals should master. Getting it right the first time enables FP&A professionals to be more effective and efficient. What are the top 10 considerations for effective FP&A communication?

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FP&A – Just for Budget Time?
March 6, 2018
FP&A Tags:
FP&A Business Partnering

FP&A does not work in the finance silo of providing backward looking analysis of what has happened. They arm themselves and their operational and departmental leaders with the “why” of the performances and develop insights on trends. In the leading state of the FP&A Business Partnering Maturity model, FP&A is a credible partner that the business leaders can rely on when developing a sound strategy.

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How to Become an FP&A Professional
December 26, 2017
FP&A Tags:
What is FP&A, FP&A Skills, FP&A People

Have you thought of becoming an FP&A professional? When I was studying for my accounting qualification, I assumed I would become a traditional accountant. I did not know then how wrong this assumption would prove to be. This article gives an insight to my path in becoming an FP&A professional and short guide on how to become one.

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September 16, 2025

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The FP&A Trends Webinar Five Roles Every High-Performing FP&A Team Needs

September 17, 2025

The Face-to-Face Stockholm FP&A Board: Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model
The Face-to-Face Stockholm FP&A Board Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model

September 18, 2025

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The Face-to-Face Amsterdam FP&A Board Debunking FP&A Myths: Agile Strategies for Forecasts and Scenarios

September 23, 2025

Register The Digital North American FP&A Circle: The Winning Formula for FP&A Storytelling
The Digital North American FP&A Circle FP&A Storytelling: Craft Stories That Influence and Impact

September 24, 2025

The Face-to-Face Boston FP&A Board: Debunking FP&A Myths: Agile Strategies for Forecasts and Scenarios
The Face-to-Face Boston FP&A Board Transforming FP&A Together: Human & AI Synergy

October 7, 2025

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The FP&A Trends Webinar From What-If to What’s Next: Scenario Management for Modern FP&A

October 8, 2025

The Face-to-Face Chicago FP&A Board: Dynamic Shift: Mastering Predictive Planning & Forecasting
The Face-to-Face Chicago FP&A Board Dynamic Shift: Mastering Predictive Planning & Forecasting

October 9, 2025

The Face-to-Face San Francisco FP&A Board:From Insight to Impact: FP&A Business Partnering in Action
The Face-to-Face San Francisco FP&A Board From Insight to Impact: FP&A Business Partnering in the Age of AI

October 16, 2025

The Face-to-Face Houston FP&A Board: Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model
The Face-to-Face Houston FP&A Board Creating Your Transformation Map with the FP&A Trends Maturity Model

October 21, 2025

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The Digital North American FP&A Circle From Forecast to Action: Building Predictive Power into FP&A

October 22, 2025

The Face-to-Face Austin FP&A Board: Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)
The Face-to-Face Austin FP&A Board Moving from FP&A to Extended Planning and Analysis (xP&A)

October 23, 2025

The Digital Nordic & Benelux & UKI FP&A Circle: First Steps into AI in FP&A: Getting Started Without Getting Overwhelmed
The Digital Nordic & Benelux & UKI FP&A Circle First Steps into AI in FP&A: Getting Started Without Getting Overwhelmed

November 5, 2025

The FP&A Trends Webinar: Mastering Data in FP&A – Building Analytical Capabilities for Strategic Growth and Informed Decision-Making
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