Financial controllership

A STEP FORWARD TO LEADERSHIP

Financial controllers are often considered to be part of the leadership in businesses. They play an utmost important role in day-to-day financial operations within an organization. The qualifications and level of experience required for financial controllers may vary according to the size or type of businesses.  While there may not be an industry-wide standard set of requirements for financial controllers, some common competencies are necessary to become a successful one.

The HKICPA’s Financial Controllership Programme

Since the introduction of the Institute’s Financial Controllership Programme (FCP), it has provided individuals a training platform to structurally develop the competencies needed to become financial controllers.  FCP is designed to help participants to:

1. gain the core technical knowledge and skills expected of a financial controller, and 
2. gain insights into the work involved as a financial controller and how to add value to the business.

The latest enhanced programme continues to prepare individuals with the necessary competencies in a structural manner, while providing a versatile combination of face-to-face workshop training with a mixture of self-paced online learning and social activities to create greater value and a better overall learning experience.

Learning outcomes
FCP unlocks a new realm of topics for aspiring financial controllers to explore.  The programme guides participants to master the core technical knowledge, and prepares you in the formulation of your self-development plan in your career.  By taking part in the FCP journey, participants will find themselves more confident when engaging in conversations with counterparts from different functions, able to make informed and insightful comments on arising issues, and having gained a wider perspective to handle difficult situations.  FCP is more than just a course; it is an ambitious commitment that will propel you to the next level of your career.

FCP workshops

The face-to-face workshops aim to promote understanding of the competencies through peer-to-peer discussions, and the sharing of viewpoints and experience from facilitators.

• The Management, Leadership and Soft Skills workshop highlights the understanding of the importance of leadership within the finance management role, featuring main elements in communication, people management, coaching and mentoring, and presentation and reporting skills. (6 hours)

• The Management Accounting and Reporting workshop enhances the practical skills required of financial controllers, including setting strategic goals, positioning of the business, formulation of strategies, understanding financial risks, and budgeting and performance control. (6 hours)

• The Corporate and Strategic Finance workshop explores how a business’s funding decision can have an impact on stakeholders, banking relationship, and corporate treasury functions. (6 hours)

• The Corporate Governance workshop explores the latest trends and frameworks of corporate governance and advises on sound governance practices in relation to a variety of governance issues, duties and responsibilities, appropriate measures, legislations and related issues. (6 hours)

FCP online courses

The FCP online course syllabus offers a variety of courses for participants’ further development within the core competencies.  Derived from the Institute’s continuing professional development curriculum, the FCP online courses syllabus (click here) has shortlisted courses with a focus on the essential building blocks within the core competencies required of financial controllers. (15 hours)

The Institute's conferences

The Institute hosts various social activities over the years to connect with our members.  The FCP-focused activities are aimed to connect FCP participants with fellow classmates, business leaders, seasoned executives and professionals to build a business network that can contribute to their success.

Social & networking

The Institute hosts various social activities over the years to connect with our members.  The FCP-focused activities are aimed to connect FCP participants with fellow classmates, business leaders, seasoned executives and professionals to build a business network that can contribute to their success. 

Teaching professionals

Facilitators are industry experts and experienced professional accountants in business with expertise in different subject areas within the FCP.

Target participants

Aspiring professionals with at least 3 years of post CPA qualifications, e.g. professional accountants in public practice or accountants in business.

Certificate

Participants will be awarded a certificate upon the successful completion of the 56-hour programme, achieving at least 80% of attendance.

Enrollment

FCP (April 2023 - July 2023) is accepting enrollment now. Click here for online enrolment or download the flyer and enrolment form to find out more details about FCP. 

Enquiries

Tel: 2287 7326 / e-mail: fcp@hkicpa.org.hk