Misc

Question 1

types of analysis: reporting level

Answer 1

database query, reporting and search tools

Question 2

types of analysis: analysis level

Answer 2

OLAP and visualisation tools

Question 3

types of analysis: monitoring level

Answer 3

dashboards and scorecards

Question 4

types of analysis: prediction level

Answer 4

predictive analytics (statistical techniques and ML)

Question 5

effective business partnering relationships

Answer 5

empathy with business

compelling communication

preparedness to challenge

Question 6

contribute insights into drivers of cost, risk and value

Answer 6

passion for business

commercial curiosity

professional objectivity

Question 7

ability to integrate, apply and communicate

Answer 7

business understanding

analytical skills

accounting skills

Question 8

knowledge

Answer 8

technical expertise

Question 9

skills

Answer 9

ability to perform a role or apply knowledge

Question 10

experience

Answer 10

overall familiarity and mastery of a particular area

culmination of knowledge and skills and how they relate to the real world

Question 11

value activities of the finance function

Answer 11

enable/create value: planning, forecasting, resource allocation

shape value: performance management, control

narrate value: financial reporting