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FP&A Interview & Case Workbook

Practice the work behind an FP&A interview: reconcile a margin miss, forecast a service business, model staffing and cash, and defend an investment decision. Includes original fictional cases, worked answers, interview drills and printable worksheets. For analyst and senior analyst candidates with basic accounting and spreadsheet knowledge.

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Revenue exceeded plan by $28,000, but operating profit missed by $29,000. Additional volume helped by $20,000; lower realized price and higher unit cost each offset $22,000.

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22 pages · 6-page sample · Edition 1.0. PDF only; build the exercises in your own spreadsheet. Personalized review and coaching are separate services. This specialist workbook is not included in the seven-guide recruiting bundle.

  • 1. What an FP&A candidate must demonstrate
  • 2. A model another person can review
  • 3. Worked case: a revenue beat hides a margin miss
  • 4. Price, volume and mix without double counting
  • 5. Building a driver forecast
  • 6. Headcount and capacity planning
  • 7. Profit is not cash
  • 8. Investment decisions and sensitivity
  • 9. Business partnering under disagreement
  • 10. Presenting a decision to management
  • 11. Moving from accounting into FP&A
  • 12. Technical and behavioral interview drills
  • 13. Capstone A: the service business forecast
  • 14. Capstone A: answer and management brief
  • 15. Capstone B: the expansion proposal
  • 16. Capstone B: answer and challenge round
  • 17. Practice plan, worksheets and scoring
  • 18. Sources and model conventions
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All playbooks are delivered as downloadable PDF files. You will receive immediate access after purchase via email with a secure download link.

How is this different from free resources online?

Free resources can help, but they are usually scattered. These playbooks organize the same prep work by topic, interview stage, and candidate situation so you can practice instead of collecting notes.

Are updates included?

Yes. When we update a playbook based on new recruiting patterns or feedback, you receive the updated version at no additional cost. Your download link remains active.

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