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Professional Development

Looking to grow your FP&A and strategic finance career? Get resources on certifications, publications, and career paths you should know.

AI vs. Automation in FP&A: Differences & Use Cases

Learn about AI and automation in finance, how to avoid audit risk, and practical CFO frameworks with a checklist to choose the right tool for each process.
The New CFO's First 90 Days

Discover how AI transforms CFO onboarding in the first 90 days, enabling faster insights, strategic leadership, and efficient decision-making.

The Finance Fix

Need your finance & FP&A fix? Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter from former serial CFO turned CEO of Cube, Christina Ross.

Becoming a CFO: The journey from executor to strategic leader

Becoming a CFO starts with making one key transition: executor to strategic leader. Keep reading for tips on how to navigate this shift effortlessly.
Types of finance awards: recognizing innovation, leadership, and sustainability in finance

Learn about some of the most influential finance awards celebrating innovation, leadership, and sustainability.
Building strong relationships across your organization: key strategies for finance leaders

Learn how to build strong relationships across your organization as a finance leader.
Top tips for highly effective financial leadership

Finance experts share their secrets for highly effective leadership.
From number-cruncher to strategic leader: the changing face of the CFO

Learn how CFOs are making the transition from number-crunchers to strategic leaders.
The best strategic finance publications in 2026

Discover the best strategic finance publications of 2026 to stay current on FP&A trends, leadership insights, technology updates, and best practices.
Our FP&A salary & career field guide for 2026 strategic finance roles

See a practical how to guide to fp&a salary. Step-by-step process, templates, and how Cube speeds it up.
Learn FP&A: The 15 Best FP&A Certifications and Courses [2026]

Learn FP&A with the top certifications and courses for 2026. Compare programs, skill coverage, costs, and career outcomes to choose the right FP&A path for you.
32 FP&A interview questions to land your dream FP&A job

Interviewing for a new FP&A job? Interviewing FP&A candidates? Browse our list of essential FP&A interview questions of 2024.

What's an FP&A job? (Plus helpful FP&A job descriptions)

Learn what FP&A professionals do, typical responsibilities, required skills, and career paths. Includes a detailed FP&A analyst job description for 2026.
Becoming a “have” in B2B SaaS starts with FP&A

Discover the essential steps for B2B SaaS companies to transition to a must have solution, focusing on FP&A strategies and product-led growth initiatives.

The Finance Fix

Need your finance & FP&A fix? Sign up for our bi-weekly newsletter from former serial CFO turned CEO of Cube, Christina Ross.

In a new finance leadership role? Here’s a guide for a successful first 90 days

How should you prepare for a new role in finance leadership? Use this guide to set your team up for success from day 1.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

FAQS

While there is no set path for FP&A professionals, the typical trajectory is FP&A analyst → FP&A senior analyst → FP&A manager → Director or VP of FP&A → CFO and beyond.
Usually, you need a bachelor's degree in a related field like finance, accounting, business, or economics. Graduate school isn't necessary but may give you a leg up if you attend an MBA or Master in Finance or Financial Planning program. Certifications like the CFA—Certified Financial Analyst—can also help you stand out from other applicants when getting into FP&A. 

Here are a few questions that will help see how an interviewee thinks through FP&A processes:

 

Please walk me through the three financial statements and how they flow together.

 

Explain financial modeling and the most common financial modeling methods.

 

Please walk me through the process of creating a journal entry.

 

What experience do you have in developing budgets and financial forecasts?

 

Tell me about some financial tools you've used in past roles.

 

How do you determine if the company is cash-flow positive?

 

Where should you look first to determine the financial health of the company?

In broad strokes, a CFO or finance leader should perform an audit of the finance department, assess the new team, build lines of communication across the organization, develop a plan of attack, regularly communicate progress, and take advantage of the clean slate of being "new."

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At Cube, we’re proud to work alongside a growing community of finance leaders who are transforming their teams. From high-growth tech startups and retail companies to global manufacturing enterprises, our customers, partners, and employees are building a future where finance moves faster and leads with confidence.

Together, we're not just solving today's problems, we’re building tomorrow’s finance function: smarter, faster, and more collaborative.