PART 1 of 3: Foundation Skills The first 15 questions relate to your FBP Foundation Skills which are essential requirements within your role and support all your other activities. (Press the NEXT button to continue...) Finance FundamentalsAvailable values for Topic 1Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate your experience in interpreting financial reporting?*Demonstrates a basic understanding of internal and external financial reporting.Robust understanding of internal and external financial reporting and the relevance for business stakeholders.Adept at communicating concepts, insights and impacts of changes on internal and external financial reporting to stakeholders.Strong understanding of financial reporting and leads discussions on impact of internal and external changes on financial performance. This field is required.How would you rate your experience in the planning of life cycle?*Has a basic understanding of planning processes and the differences between budgets, monthly/quarterly and flash forecasts.Manages the budgeting and forecasting cycle efficiently, and can articulate the purpose of each type of forecast to stakeholders.Optimizes the overall planning process and proactively identifies areas for improvement. Ensures stakeholders are clear on process, purpose and comparators.Orchestrates the entire planning life cycle, optimizing processes, inputs and communications with stakeholders.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in financial analysis?*Supporting role in performing financial analysis and monitoring KPIs.Conducts financial analysis effectively, applies key financial metrics to assess business performance.Performs advanced financial analysis and derives insights from financial and non-financial KPIs to discuss business performance.Exhibits exceptional financial analysis expertise, and provides strategic insights for driving business growth.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in advanced excel skills?*Basic proficiency in Excel functions and limited experience with data analysis and formula-based modeling.Demonstrates advanced Excel skills, using pivot tables, macros, and complex formulas for financial analysis and modeling.Applies advanced Excel skills efficiently to automate complex tasks and streamline data and financial modeling processes.Possesses Excel expertise, creating dynamic, interactive models with customized user interfaces.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in financial modelling basics?*Basic understanding of model types and techniques, able to build a simple financial model.Selects model type based on business case, applies modeling best practice to manage the modeling process end to end.Develops tailored financial models optimized for fast iteration and transparency. Conducts sensitivity analysis, and validates model outputs for decision-making.Demonstrates exceptional financial modeling proficiency, masters scenario planning and leverages models to drive strategic business decisions. Pioneers the use of machine learning to optimize financial modelling.This field is required.Collaborative PartnershipsAvailable values for Topic 2Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate your effectiveness in building your personal brand?*Starting to build a personal brand, maintains a positive professional reputation within the organization.Demonstrates a consistent and credible personal brand, known for delivering valuable insights and solutions.Cultivates a strong personal brand, recognized as a reliable partner who adds strategic value to business decisions.Exhibits an inspiring personal brand, regarded as a key contributor and sought-after advisor in driving business success.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in cross-firm collaboration?*Starting to build effective partnerships with different departments and within the broader finance team.Collaborates effectively with various business units, fosters teamwork, and facilitates cross-functional communication.Establishes strong collaborative relationships and aligns efforts to achieve common goals.Demonstrates outstanding cross-firm partnerships, fosters a culture of collaboration, and actively drives integrated business solutions.This field is required.How would you rate your emotional intelligence?*Brings self-awareness to professional interactions. Demonstrates emotional intelligence, bringing empathy to professional relationships, picking up on verbal and non-verbal cues and demonstrates cultural sensitivity.Strong emotional intelligence, handles challenging situations with empathy.Leads by example with empathetic and emotionally intelligent leadership, influences the organization to act with emotional sensitivity. This field is required.How would you rate yourself as a trusted business advisor?*Building credibility and earning trust as a financial partner.Gains trust as a reliable financial advisor, delivers valuable insights, and provides solutions to business challenges.Earns the reputation of a trusted business advisor, offers strategic guidance, and influences senior leaders' decisions.Demonstrates exceptional trustworthiness, acts as a strategic thought partner to executives, and shapes the organization's financial strategy.This field is required.How would you rate your ability to impact a positive perception of finance?*Able to showcase the value of finance and contributes to embedding a successful financial culture.Enhances the perception of finance as a valuable partner, drives awareness of finance's contributions to business success.Positively influences stakeholders' perception of finance, builds understanding of finance's strategic role in decision-making and fosters a culture of financial awareness.Achieves a transformational change in the perception of finance, positioning the function as a critical driver of business growth and success and creating a strong financial culture.This field is required.Storytelling and Data VisualizationAvailable values for Topic 3Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate your experience in data-driven insights?*Able to interpret and communicate basic trends and observations from datasets. Extracts and communicates data-driven observations utilizing multiple datasets effectively, connecting data to business implications and decision-making.Highly proficient in extracting and communicating data-driven insights, challenging and adapting datasets, and connecting data to business implications and decision-making.Expert skills in deriving insights, conversant in data strategy, and bringing data-driven insights to guide the organization with strategic planning. This field is required.How would you rate your experience in visualizations?*Constructs basic charts and graphs from raw data.Conveys complex information effectively through matching visualizations with the story being told.Builds highly impactful visualizations, identifying creative approaches to effectively deliver new or unexpected messages.Expert in data visualization with innovative thinking to effectively convey complex information and deliver new or unexpected messages.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in delivering powerful presentations?*Building confidence with engaging the audience effectively.Delivers clear and organized presentations with confidence, using visuals to support key messages effectively.Captivates audiences with persuasive presentations, incorporating storytelling and impactful data visualizations.Masters the art of delivering powerful presentations, captivating stakeholders with compelling narratives, and driving action.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in storytelling?*Able to think beyond the numbers, considering the context and key messages.Able to craft stories, bringing context, relating financial insights to business strategies and goals and present the “so what”.Weaves financial analysis together with business insight into cohesive and engaging stories, creating an emotional connection with stakeholders.Transforms financial analysis and business insight into captivating stories, influencing strategic decisions, and inspiring transformative actions.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in adapting to your audience?*Developing ability to adapt communication style to different audiences.Tailors communication to suit diverse stakeholder preferences and levels of financial understanding.Navigates varied audience needs, conveying complex financial concepts in a relatable and accessible manner.Exhibits exceptional adaptability, presenting financial information with a deep understanding of each stakeholder's priorities and interests.This field is required. PART 2 of 3: Implementation Skills The next 15 questions relate to your FBP Implementation Skills which are essential for helping you to deliver the business plan. (Press the NEXT button to continue...) Unlocking PerformanceAvailable values for Topic 4Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate your experience in communicating progress?*Supporting role in communicating performance updates.Maintains regular dialogue and communicates performance trends confidently.Strong communicator with regular touchpoints, keeps stakeholders informed on performance trends and latest insights.Exhibits exceptional communication abilities and engages stakeholders with impactful performance updates.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in delivering results?*Supports broader team with preparing for delivering results.Shares results with key stakeholders on a timely basis, taking time to explain interpretations and insights.Delivers impactful results updates to senior business leaders and supports a culture of accountability.Delivers impactful results updates at executive level and fosters a culture of accountability to drive organizational success.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in managing underperformance?*Supporting role in analysing business underperformance.Identifies business underperformance and supports stakeholders with developing improvement plans.Proactively addresses business underperformance and collaborates with stakeholders on strategies to turn performance around.Demonstrates leadership in addressing business underperformance and guiding through performance improvement strategies. Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and adaptation.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in identifying opportunities?*Supporting role in identification and quantification of opportunities.Identifies growth opportunities, outlines available options and quantifies financial impacts.Proactively identifies opportunities and aligns financial plans with growth objectives, contributes to a culture of innovation.Leverages expert knowledge to identify opportunities aligned with the organization’s vision, nurtures an entrepreneurial mindset.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in forecasting future impact?*Supporting role in calculating future financial impacts from current performance trends.Extrapolates current performance trends to model range of future outcomes.Leverages insight from performance updates to project forecast impacts and engages in discussions with stakeholders to determine possible actions.Expertly leverages insight from performance updates to project forecast impacts and provide strategic insights to drive course corrections or other actions.This field is required.Supporting Decision-MakingAvailable values for Topic 5Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate your experience in bridging departments?*Starting to build relationships with accounting to bring contextualization to discussions with business partners.Builds positive relationships with accounting, acts as a liaison between accounting and the business.Promotes knowledge sharing and a culture of mutual respect and strong communication with accounting. Leverages this partnership to strengthen the overall role of finance with the business.Key partner to accounting, acts as a critical lynchpin to synergize the overall relationship between finance and the business.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in providing opinions?*Building confidence in offering opinions and expressing financial insights to stakeholders.Provides valuable financial opinions, articulates well-reasoned viewpoints, and contributes to strategic discussions.Offers strategic recommendations based on financial analysis, challenges assumptions, and influences critical decisions.Demonstrates exceptional judgment, and advises executive leadership on impactful financial decisions.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in influencing?*Developing active listening and effective communication skills, and building rapport with stakeholders.Influences decisions by building on an established position of credibility and trust, seeking opportunities to align objectives. Demonstrates a high level of emotional intelligence and strong influencing skills, aligning stakeholders with financial objectives, and gaining consensus.Masterfully influences key stakeholders, mobilizing support for ambitious initiatives and driving value for the organization.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in driving concesus*Supports the team with identifying likely barriers to consensus.Invests time with stakeholders to build consensus, addressing concerns and demonstrating benefits.Demonstrates adeptness in consensus-building, managing differing viewpoints, and builds broad support for initiatives.Exhibits exceptional ability to drive unified decision-making, leverages influence to gain support, and unites stakeholders towards common goals.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in negotiation and pricing?*Supporting role in analyzing contracts and pricing structures, looks for opportunities to optimize profitability and mitigate risks.Analyzes contracts and pricing structures, and supports business partners with ensuring favorable terms, profitability, and compliance with financial policies.Skilled negotiation partner providing valuable insight on contracts and pricing strategy, ensuring favorable terms, profitability, and compliance with financial policies.Strategic partner to key business negotiations, leading contract and pricing strategies. Maximizes profitability and maintains integrity in external relationships.This field is required.Facilitating ChangeAvailable values for Topic 6Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate yourself as a catalyst for change?*Contributes to identifying opportunities for improvement and supports change projects.Acts as a catalyst for change, identifies areas for improvement, and actively participates in change initiatives.Demonstrates strong change management skills, leads change projects, and engages stakeholders to embrace transformation.Exhibits exceptional leadership in driving change, initiates transformative initiatives, and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in supporting key initiatives?*Supporting role working with the business and broader finance team to analyse financial impacts of key initiatives.Works with the business and broader finance team to analyse financial impacts, coordinates financial planning with key business initiatives and measures success. Key finance partner developing and executing key initiatives, providing valuable insights and recommendations.Serves as a strategic partner, bringing insight on financial impacts, aligning financial plans with key initiatives, and guiding organizational success through informed decision-making.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in capital allocation?*Supporting role in capital allocation discussions and monitoring performance.Works with the business to help prioritize investments based on risk-return analysis and strategic fit.Key finance partner working with the business to monitor budgets and performance, optimize capital allocation decisions and mitigate risks.Serves as a strategic partner to drive optimal deployment of resources and achieve maximum return on investment, creating a culture of accountability and diverting capital when circumstances change.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in creating investment cases?*Supports the development of convincing investment cases with financial analysis and impact assessment.Constructs well-structured investment cases, presenting financial data, market research, and risk assessments coherently.Constructs compelling investment cases with strategic rationale for decision-makers and monitors ongoing financial impact.Creates persuasive investment cases and influences stakeholders to support strategic investments. Challenges return on investment and leads discussions on ongoing financial impact.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in finance transformation?*Supports finance transformation initiatives and adapts to new processes and technologies.Engages in finance transformation initiatives, contributes financial expertise to transformation projects, and embraces new processes and technologies.Demonstrates active involvement in finance transformation initiatives, seeks opportunities for improvement, drives change adoption, and embraces technological advancements.Exhibits exceptional leadership in finance transformation, leads finance teams through change, and champions innovation to optimize finance.This field is required. PART 3 of 3: Impact Skills The final 15 questions relate to your impact skills which play a hugely significant role in the effectiveness of your day-to-day activities. (Press the NEXT button to continue...) Managing StakeholdersAvailable values for Topic 7Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate your experience in relationship building?*Starting to build relationships by establishing trust and credibility.Builds positive relationships with stakeholders, fostering trust, and establishing credibility through strong communication.Nurtures relationships with key stakeholders, building trust and demonstrating empathy.Masters relationship building, becoming a trusted advisor, and forging long-term partnerships that drive organizational success.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in gathering perspective?*Demonstrates a preliminary understanding of stakeholders’ perspectives.Actively gathers input from stakeholders, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their expectations, needs and challenges.Engages stakeholders proactively, soliciting diverse viewpoints, and incorporating feedback.Demonstrates exceptional ability to gather nuanced perspectives and translate them into impactful strategies and actions.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in challenging opinions?*Identifies areas for challenge. Building confidence with how to raise constructively.Raises constructive challenges to stakeholders, using financial insights and data to encourage critical thinking.Confidently challenges assumptions, providing evidence-based analysis and business insight, and promoting healthy debate to optimize decision outcomes.Masterfully challenges entrenched opinions, leveraging advanced financial expertise and business insight, and guiding stakeholders towards innovative solutions.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in serving diverse needs?*Demonstrates an awareness of varying stakeholder needs and preferences.Adapts to meet varying stakeholder requirements, considering individual objectives and preferences.Demonstrates a deep understanding of diverse stakeholder needs, delivering solutions which optimize overall outcomes.Excels in serving complex and multifaceted stakeholder needs, managing to optimize approach to address diverse organizational goals.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in managing conflict?*Has limited experience in handling conflicts among stakeholders; preliminary considerations of how to approach diplomatically.Addresses conflicts diplomatically, resolving issues, and restoring alignment to facilitate effective decision-making.Manages conflicts adeptly, navigating competing interests, and driving consensus to reach mutually beneficial solutions.Serves as a conflict resolution expert, transforming challenges into opportunities, and fostering a harmonious and productive stakeholder environment.This field is required.Commercial MindsetAvailable values for Topic 8Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate your understanding of your business?*Building an understanding of the organization’s operations and goals.Demonstrates a solid understanding of the organization's business model, operations, and key value drivers.Exhibits a comprehensive knowledge of the business environment and factors influencing financial performance.Possesses an intimate understanding of the entire business ecosystem, contributing strategic insights to shape business direction.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in developing market knowledge?*Starting to build insight on market dynamics to improve ability to contextualize analysis and form recommendations.Keeps abreast of industry trends, leveraging market insights to inform financial projections and business strategies.Demonstrates a deep understanding of market forces, analyzing competitor behavior, and anticipating market opportunities and risks.Maintains an ongoing comprehensive understanding of competitors, market and regulatory trends, proactively identifying opportunities and threats.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in identifying business levers?*Building an awareness of key financial and non-financial levers that influence business performance.Understanding of critical business drivers and the correlation with financial performance.Solid understanding of the business levers that can be leveraged to drive value in the organization. Proactively identifies optimization opportunities.Comprehensive understanding of the business levers that can be leveraged to drive value in the organization. Pioneers opportunities for disruption and transformative growth.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in driving growth?*Building awareness of existing growth initiatives and supporting execution.Contributes to growth initiatives, aligning financial goals with growth strategies and supporting execution plans.Leads growth-oriented financial planning, analyzing investment opportunities, and evaluating their potential for profitability.Drives strategic growth initiatives, capitalizing on market trends, M&A opportunities, and disruptive innovations to propel the organization forward.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in maximizing shareholder value?*Building an understanding of shareholder value drivers, and how to optimize financial decisions for stakeholders.Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing shareholder value, translating financial performance into meaningful shareholder insights.Aligns financial strategies to maximize shareholder value, balancing short-term financial results with sustainable value creation.Masters the art of optimizing shareholder value, balancing short-term financial results with sustainable value creation for all stakeholders.This field is required.Soft SkillsAvailable values for Topic 9Simply count the total number of values someone can possibly achieve. Include all questions from this topic into one score. How would you rate the quality of your communication?*Able to articulate simple concepts effectively, listens to feedback and ensures there are no misunderstandings with stakeholders.Communicates financial information clearly, adapting the message to various stakeholders with varying financial literacy. Actively listens and engages in productive discussions.Demonstrates persuasive communication, influencing stakeholders, and facilitating productive discussions.Masters exceptional communication, translating complex financial concepts into accessible narratives for diverse audiences and leading impactful discussions.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in generating trust?*Aware of the importance of generating trust and starting to build a track record of results.Earns trust with business and finance stakeholders through building credibility.Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders based on the four cores of credibility that generate trust: integrity, intent, capabilities and a track record of results.Cultivates a strong culture of trust, firmly entrenched in the four cores of credibility: integrity, intent, capabilities and a track record of results.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in problem-solving?*Able to identify problems but may need guidance in bringing solutions.Applies analytical thinking to solve problems, demonstrating resourcefulness in identifying solutions.Skilled problem solver demonstrating confidence in navigating ambiguity.Excels in tackling complex problems, navigating ambiguity, and orchestrating innovative solutions for transformative outcomes.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in personal resilience?*Building the resilience muscle to improve ability to maintain consistent performance during challenging periods. Cognizant of managing priorities.Demonstrates resilience, adapting to changing circumstances, and maintaining focus on financial objectives. Applies 80/20 mindset.Exhibits exceptional composure under pressure, thriving in dynamic environments and effectively managing multiple priorities. Highly proficient in applying 80/20 mindset.Has a strong commitment to personal resilience, maintaining a positive outlook amidst adversity, and inspiring resilience in others. Pioneers 80/20 approach.This field is required.How would you rate your experience in people management?*Limited experience in managing others, building awareness of what makes a successful team. Demonstrates basic people management skills, providing guidance and support to team members for improved performance.Leads and motivates, fostering a collaborative culture to achieve team goals.Masters exceptional people management, inspiring high-performance teams, and developing talent to drive financial excellence.This field is required.SegmentationWhat type of company do you work for?*Owner-managedVC-backedPE-backedEmployee-ownedListedOtherThis field is required.What team do you currently work in? 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(optional)Final DetailsOne final step before we email you through your PDF report which includes: Your overall score Your score in each skill area How you compare to othersYour personalised report will be emailed to you along with relevant tips supporting your score. View our Privacy Policy * Last * * Phone Finance Fundamentals - OverYour finance fundamental skills surpass your peer group benchmark, empowering you to navigate complex financial landscapes, interpret data with precision, and contribute strategically to your organization. These skills provide a solid foundation for insightful analyses and decision-making. Seize this moment to amplify your impact by harnessing your robust capabilities. Utilize your deep understanding of financial concepts, ratios, and metrics to guide informed decisions, influence strategy, and drive financial success. Continuous development of these skills is paramount. By doing so, you’ll position yourself as a forward-thinking business partner, equipped to add significant value in a dynamic environment. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll help to drive innovation and support the wider business. Finance Fundamentals - Over - LinkFinance Fundamental - UnderYour Finance Fundamentals skills are currently behind your peer group benchmark. These essential skills provide you with a strong foundation to interpret financial data, make informed decisions, and contribute effectively to your organization's financial health. Without these skills, you may struggle to analyze critical data accurately and miss out on valuable insights. Seize this moment to magnify your impact by enhancing your fundamental finance capabilities. Strengthen your understanding of the planning cycle, financial reporting, and data analysis to drive better decision-making and become a more strategic business partner. In the face of rapid technological advancements and evolving business needs, continuous development of these skills is vital. By enhancing your fundamental finance skills, you'll not only contribute to your team's success but also position yourself as a valuable asset who can navigate complex financial landscapes with confidence. Finance Fundamentals - Under - LinkCollaborative Partnerships - OverYour Collaborative Partnerships skills excel beyond your peer group benchmark. These abilities empower you to foster strong cross-functional relationships, drive alignment, and seamlessly collaborate with various stakeholders. Take this opportunity to maximize your impact by leveraging these capabilities to lead transformative initiatives and drive a culture of collaboration. Irrespective of your career aspirations, continuous development of Collaborative Partnerships skills is paramount. Ever-evolving technology and business needs are rapidly transforming your role. By using these skills, you will position yourself as an invaluable asset, driving growth, enhancing communication, and facilitating synergies across different departments. Propel yourself by becoming a trusted go-to person across the firm and influencing an expanding number of senior stakeholders by navigating the complexities of collaboration and steering your organization towards success. Collaborative Partnerships - Over - LinkCollaborative Partnerships - UnderYour Collaborative Partnerships skills are currently trailing behind your peer group benchmark. These abilities empower you to build strong cross-functional relationships, foster cooperation, and drive unified efforts toward shared goals. Without these skills, you may find it challenging to navigate complex collaborations and harness collective expertise effectively. Seize this moment to enhance your impact by leveraging Collaborative Partnerships to their fullest potential. Strengthen your ability to bridge departments, align objectives, and drive synergistic outcomes that fuel innovation and growth. In the face of technology's rapid evolution and the ever-changing business landscape, continuous development of these skills is vital. By cultivating your proficiency, you'll become a true catalyst for positive change within your organization. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll be well-equipped to excel at business partnering, helping to drive success and shape the future of your role. Collaborative Partnerships - Under -LinkStorytelling and Data Visualization - OverYour Storytelling and Data Visualization skills set you above your peer group benchmark. These proficiencies empower you to transform intricate financial data into compelling narratives, fostering better understanding and engagement. Seize this advantage to amplify your impact by utilizing these capabilities to drive strategic decisions and communicate insights effectively. Take pride in your ability to present data in visually captivating ways that resonate with stakeholders. Leverage your expertise to unlock new levels of clarity, aiding decision-makers in comprehending complex financial analyses. As technology evolves and business dynamics shift, these skills will position you as an influential business partner who drives innovation and guides your organization to success. Your continuous development of these skills also remains essential. By constantly refining these talents, you ensure your relevance in a dynamic environment, enhancing your contribution to strategic discussions and fostering growth. Storytelling and Data Visualization - Over - LinkStorytelling and Data Visualization - UnderYour Storytelling and Data Visualization skills currently fall short of your peer group benchmark. These competencies enable you to transform complex financial data into engaging narratives that inspire action and make insightful presentations. Without these skills, you may struggle to effectively communicate your data analytics insights and properly engage stakeholders. Seize this moment to grow your impact by harnessing Storytelling and Data Visualization to their fullest potential. Craft compelling narratives and create visually compelling representations of your data to drive better decision-making and facilitate understanding. In light of technology's rapid evolution and the ever-changing business landscape, continuous development of these skills is paramount. By enhancing your proficiency, you'll position yourself as a strategic partner who can not only analyze data but also convey its significance in a compelling and persuasive manner. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll be well-equipped to help drive success and shape the future of your role. Storytelling and Data Visualization - Under - LinkUnlocking Performance - OverYour ability to unlock performance surpasses your peer group benchmark. This valuable skill set enables you to unleash the full potential of business activities, fostering a culture of growth and achievement. Seize this opportunity to amplify your impact by harnessing these capabilities to drive innovation, optimize processes, and achieve exceptional results. Take charge of your career trajectory by investing in the continuous development of these skills. In an era of rapid technological advancements and ever-evolving business landscapes, these skills are paramount for remaining competitive and will become increasingly essential in your business partnering responsibilities. Also, take this opportunity to fully embrace the journey of growth and transformation. With consistent focus, you'll position yourself as a driving force behind your team's success and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of finance. Unlocking Performance - Over - LinkUnlocking Performance - UnderYour unlocking performance skills are currently below your peer group benchmark. These abilities enable you to drive operational excellence, foster collaboration, and ignite innovation within your team. Without these skills, you'll face challenges in inspiring your team, optimizing processes, and contributing to impactful business outcomes. Seize this moment to amplify your influence by harnessing these capabilities. Maximize the impact of your business partnering responsibilities by strategically applying techniques to lead or support transformative initiatives and contribute towards a high-performance culture. Aside from your career ambitions, continuous development of these skills is paramount. The rapid evolution of technology and ever-changing business landscape necessitate a proactive approach. By honing your unlocking performance abilities, you'll not only excel in your role but also position yourself as a pivotal driver of positive change within your organization. Unlocking Performance - Under - LinkSupporting Decision-Making - OverYour decision-making support skills exceed your peer group benchmark. These abilities empower you to provide insightful financial analysis, enabling strategic choices that drive business success. Seize this opportunity to magnify your impact by utilizing these capabilities to foster innovation, enhance operational efficiency, and contribute to bottom-line growth. Regardless of your career aspirations, continuous development of these skills is imperative, given the swift evolution of technology and dynamic business demands reshaping your role. Leveraging your decision-making support will not only enhance collaboration between finance and other departments but also position you as a pivotal player in steering the organization towards strategic goals. As a finance professional, you're poised to navigate this exciting era of change. By implementing your decision-making support skills and embracing emerging technologies, you'll solidify your role as a key influencer, driving positive outcomes and shaping the future success of your organization. Supporting Decision-Making - Over - LinkSupporting Decision-Making - UnderYour ability to support decision-making is currently below your peer group benchmark. These vital skills enable you to provide valuable insights to drive informed choices. Seize this chance to amplify your impact by developing these capabilities further. By enhancing your decision-support skills, you'll empower stakeholders with data-driven analyses, facilitating more effective and strategic decision-making processes. Embrace the opportunity to refine your approach, contribute proactively, and align financial insights with overarching business goals. Regardless of your career aspirations, continuous development is essential. With technology and evolving business needs reshaping the landscape, robust decision-making support skills are becoming a core requirement of most finance roles. Embrace this journey of growth and transformation, as enhancing your abilities will undoubtedly support your team in creating additional value across the business. Supporting Decision-Making - Under - LinkFacilitating Change - OverYour prowess in facilitating change is impressive, surpassing your peer group benchmark. These enable you to navigate complexities, surmount resistance, and ensure seamless transitions. Leading or supporting change not only amplifies your effectiveness, but also positions you as a strategic partner driving growth and innovation within your organization. Whatever your career aspirations, continuous skill development remains crucial due to the swift evolution of technology and the ever-changing business landscape, which will continually reshape your business partnering responsibilities. Furthermore, enhancing your change facilitation skills is pivotal in your journey as an impactful finance professional. Embrace this opportunity to champion transformational initiatives, foster collaboration, and contribute to successful outcomes. Empower your team to embrace change, adapt to new methodologies, and attain business objectives. As the dynamic world of business evolves, your change facilitation abilities will be essential, propelling you and your organization toward continued success. Facilitating Change - Over - LinkFacilitating Change - UnderYour ability to facilitate change is currently below your peer group benchmark. Regardless of your career aspirations, constant development of these skills is imperative due to the swift evolution of technology and ever-changing business landscape that will continue to reshape your business partner responsibilities. Strengthening your change facilitation skills equips you to navigate complexities, overcome resistance, and ensure seamless transitions. Your capacity to lead or support change will not only elevate your effectiveness but also position you as a strategic partner in driving growth and innovation within your organization. Enhancing your change facilitation skills will also be pivotal in your journey as an impactful finance professional, helping your team to embrace change, adapt to new methodologies, and achieve business objectives. Embrace this opportunity to support transformational initiatives, foster collaboration, and help drive successful outcomes. Facilitating Change - Under - LinkStakeholder Managment - OverYour stakeholder management skills excel beyond the peer group benchmark, enabling you to forge strong cross-functional relationships, influence decisions, and drive alignment across the organization. These skills serve as a catalyst for effective collaboration and communication. Harness this moment to magnify your impact by leveraging your exceptional stakeholder management capabilities. Use your adeptness to navigate complexities, bridge gaps, and provide strategic financial insights that fuel growth and innovation across your organization. Amidst the dynamic changes fueled by technology and evolving business demands, continuous development of stakeholder management skills is paramount. By further developing these capabilities, you position yourself as a trusted business partner who thrives in an ever-changing landscape. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll stand out as a driving force, contributing to both your personal success and the overall advancement of your role. Stakeholder Management - Over - LinkStakeholder Management - UnderYour stakeholder management skills currently fall below the peer group benchmark, limiting your ability to effectively build relationships, influence decisions, and foster collaboration across your organization. These skills are instrumental in driving alignment and achieving shared objectives. Recognize the importance of enhancing your stakeholder management capabilities. By doing so, you can bridge gaps, facilitate communication, and provide valuable financial insights that drive informed decision-making and better outcomes. In an era of rapid technological advancements and evolving business dynamics, continuous development of stakeholder management skills is essential. By actively improving these competencies, you position yourself as a resilient and adaptable business partner, ready to thrive in an ever-changing landscape. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll contribute not only to your personal growth but also to the overall success of your role and organization. Stakeholder Management - Under - LinkCommercial Mindset - OverYour commercial mindset skills surpass the peer group benchmark, equipping you to help drive business growth, support strategic decisions, and align financial strategies with organizational objectives. These skills enable you to identify opportunities, assess market dynamics, and contribute to innovative strategies. Embrace this moment as an opportunity to amplify your impact by harnessing your commercial mindset. Leverage your ability to analyze market trends, evaluate competitive landscapes, and drive revenue-enhancing initiatives that propel your organization forward. In the era of evolution, continuous development of your commercial mindset is essential. These capabilities position you as a dynamic business partner, capable of navigating complexities and driving success in a dynamic environment. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll excel in your role and contribute to shaping a more prosperous and strategically aligned future. Commercial Mindset - Over - LinkCommercial Mindset - UnderYour Commercial Mindset skills currently fall short of the peer group benchmark. These capabilities empower you to analyze market dynamics, understand customer behaviors, and strategically drive financial decisions that align with business objectives. Without these skills, you may miss opportunities to contribute strategically and drive revenue growth. Seize this moment to magnify the impact of your Commercial Mindset. Leverage your ability to interpret market trends, identify growth avenues, and optimize opportunities to foster innovation and enhance profitability. Amidst the swift evolution of finance, continuous development of your Commercial Mindset is essential. By refining these skills, you position yourself as a forward-thinking business partner who can drive value and navigate the complexities of today's business world. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll stand out as a strategic influencer, contributing towards your organization's success and driving positive change. Commercial Mindset - Under - LinkSoft Skills - OverYour soft skills excess the peer group benchmark, equipping you to build strong relationships, foster collaboration, and communicate effectively. These skills are the cornerstone of your ability to influence, lead, and navigate complex financial landscapes. Embrace this moment to amplify your impact further by harnessing your outstanding soft skills. Leverage your adeptness at active listening, empathy, and clear communication to foster a culture of cooperation, drive strategic decisions, and inspire your team towards excellence. As finance roles evolve, the continuous development of soft skills remains pivotal. These skills not only complement your technical prowess but also position you as a business partner who thrives in a multifaceted environment. By investing in the growth of your soft skills, you're laying the foundation for a successful and impactful career, ready to navigate the challenges and seize the opportunities that lie ahead. Soft Skills - Over - LinkSoft Skills - UnderYour soft skills currently fall below your peer group benchmark, impacting your ability to collaborate effectively, communicate clearly, and adapt to changing situations. These skills enable you to build rapport, foster teamwork, and navigate challenges with finesse. Without them, you may struggle to properly connect with stakeholders and convey financial insights. Embrace this moment as an opportunity to amplify your impact by working on your soft skills. Cultivate active listening, effective communication, and emotional intelligence to build stronger relationships, influence decision-making, and drive alignment within your organization. These skills are the bedrock of successful business partnering, allowing you to excel in your role and navigate complexities with confidence. As you embark on this journey of growth, you'll not only enhance your personal success but also contribute to shaping a more collaborative and innovative future for both your team and wider organization. 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