Benefits of Certification
Finance professionals with the FP&A certification earned 16% more, on average, than did their peers without the certification.
Job Category | Average $ Difference | % Difference of Base Salary |
Chief Financial Officer | $53,450 | 20% |
Vice President, Finance | $23,580 | 11% |
Director Treasury/Finance | $20,254 | 12% |
FP&A Manager | $9,877 | 8% |
Cash Manager | $15,765 | 14% |
FP&A Senior Analyst | $13,810 | 15% |
FP&A Analyst | $5,796 | 8% |
*Source 2018 AFP Compensation Report
Why the FP&A Credential?
The financial planning & analysis profession has experienced rapid growth over the past decade and there is a significant amount of knowledge required to perform at the highest level.
The FP&A credential establishes a set of core competencies for the profession and addresses areas that are not necessarily covered by a traditional degree, such as an MBA. And it’s the only credential that is specific to FP&A – it is
Earning a certification credential is a voluntary activity, but it demonstrates that you have the proper knowledge and skills, as well as a high level of dedication to your profession.
Get the most out of your career with the FP&A credential - enhance the value you bring to your current team and set yourself farther along the path to your career goals.
Earning the FP&A credential:
- Makes you more marketable when you compete for FP&A positions
- Shows mastery of core FP&A knowledge and principles
- Raises your professional reputation among your staff and your peers
- Expresses career long-term commitment through ongoing professional development
- Demonstrates that you understand industry best practices
- Opens the door to more opportunities for career advancement
- Validates employer confidence in your skill set
- Connects you with a network of FP&A-certified peers
Want to learn more? Please review the "Everything You Need to Know about the FP&A Exam" webinar.