Forecasting
Forecasting in FP&A is both an art and a science—balancing historical data, market signals, and human judgment to anticipate future performance. This course challenges traditional, rigid approaches to forecasting and offers a more agile, collaborative model that thrives in uncertainty.
Participants will learn how to navigate common forecasting pitfalls, manage stakeholder expectations, and design processes that support faster, smarter decision-making. We’ll explore how to integrate rolling forecasts, scenario analysis, and key driver insights—while strengthening trust in finance’s role as a forward-looking advisor.
Designed to help finance professionals master modern forecasting practices. Uncover the behavioural, technical, and organizational elements required for effective forecasting—from structuring assumptions to managing stakeholder tensions.
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025
- 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm BST (10:00 am - 12:00 pm EDT)
- Field of Study: Finance 2 CPE Credits (2 CPD Hours)
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Course Overview
What we Cover:
- Financial Storytelling
- Finance Business Partnering
- Financial Modeling
- Planning & Forecasting
The Challenges:
- Delivering timely, accurate forecasts
- Adapting quickly to market and business shifts
- Managing stakeholder tensions and misaligned expectations
- Identifying key business drivers and signals
- Balancing detail with strategic insight
The Barriers:
- Rigid, calendar-based forecasting processes
- Over-reliance on spreadsheets and historical data
- Forecasting for precision instead of decision support
- Conflicting views across departments
- Lack of trust in assumptions and inputs
Learning Outcomes:
By completing this course, participants will:
- Build agile, collaborative forecasting frameworks
- Integrate top-down and bottom-up inputs effectively
- Use scenario and driver-based forecasting techniques
- Communicate forecast insights with clarity and confidence
- Improve stakeholder engagement and forecasting credibility
Business Benefits:
- Improved forecasting accuracy and flexibility
- Faster and more confident business decisions
- Greater alignment between financial and operational plans
- Higher stakeholder trust in financial leadership
- Enhanced responsiveness to risks and opportunities
Course Facilitator

Catherine Marks
Facilitator
Catherine led the O2 FP&A team through its merger with Virgin Media.
Prerequisites: No Prerequisite knowledge is required to be successful in this course
Advanced Preparation: No advanced preparation is required
Program Level: Basic
Delivery Method: Group Live
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- October 21, 2025
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