FLP 204. The value of Finance Business Partnering

About this episode

Andi Lonnen discusses the importance and mindset of Finance Business Partnering with host Kevin Gormley.

Andi Lonnen, founder and CEO of FBP Academy, joins us to discuss Finance business partnering: what it is, why it's important, and how to build the mindset of a Finance Business Partner. Alongside many insights in this conversation with podcast host Kevin Gormley (AICPA & CIMA, UK), Andi highlights that Finance Business Partners (FBPs) are not just traditional accountants who "add up" numbers, but professionals who "add value". ABOUT US. The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' Professional Qualification. Find out more about the FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org / Get in touch with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn. Connect with Andi Lonnen at https://www.linkedin.com/in/andilonnen Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA , together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants. To enjoy more conversations from our global community of accounting and finance professionals, explore our network of free shows here .

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Gormley

Guest: Andi Lonnen

Topics covered

• Finance Business Partnering
• Value Addition
• Mindset Development
• Professional Insights
• Accounting

Keywords

• Finance Business Partnering
• value addition
• accounting
• mindset
• professional development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: FBP Academy, AICPA & CIMA, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants

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