Asif Masani

Asif Masani has 12 years of experience across banking, pharma, and EdTech. He leads APAC FP&A at Coursera. He is author of "All About FP&A" & on a mission to help 1M professionals master FP&A skills.

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3 key pain points in budgeting

Budgeting is an important business process that helps organizations allocate resources and track progress towards meeting their financial goals. However, the budgeting process can be hampered by several factors....

Use of data analytics and BI tools: Transforming FP&A

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Use of data analytics and BI tools: Transforming FP&A

Discover several ways that financial planning and analysis (FP&A) teams can increase the use of data analytics and business intelligence (BI) tools to improve decision-making....

9 upcoming trends that are transforming FP&A

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9 upcoming trends that are transforming FP&A

As the FP&A function continues to evolve, it's essential for financial professionals to stay up to date on the latest trends. In this article, we'll explore nine of the top upcoming trends that are transforming the FP&A function....

Uncovering the 7 most common FP&A designations

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Uncovering the 7 most common FP&A designations

In this article, we discuss the main responsibilities and tasks associated with each of the most common FP&A designations....

Budget vs Annual Operating Plan (AOP): Understanding the key differences

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Budget vs Annual Operating Plan (AOP): Understanding the key differences

A budget and an annual operating plan (AOP) are both financial tools used by organizations to manage their performance. aIt is important to note that a budget and an operating plan are not the same thing, but they are closely related....

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10 mistakes I made as an FP&A Analyst

I would like to share the top 10 mistakes I made as a young analyst. I hope that others can learn from my experiences and avoid making them in their own careers....

7 reasons why FP&A is becoming a popular career path

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7 reasons why FP&A is becoming a popular career path

Financial planning and analysis (FP&A) is one of the most sought-after careers in the finance industry. There has been an exponential rise in the availability of data....

Budgeting vs forecasting: Understanding 20 key differences

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Budgeting vs forecasting: Understanding 20 key differences

When it comes to guiding decision-making, allocating resources, and ensuring an organization's long-term financial stability. Budgeting and forecasting are two crucial FP&A activities. Forecasting and budgeting are connected but separate activities with differing goals, methods, and results....

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9 common myths about FP&A roles

Despite the importance of FP&A, there are many myths and misconceptions about FP&A that can lead to misunderstandings about the work that FP&A professionals do....

Breaking into FP&A without FP&A experience

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Breaking into FP&A without FP&A experience

FP&A is an important function that helps a company make informed business decisions and achieve its financial goals. If you’re interested in breaking into the field of FP&A but don't have any prior experience, here are some steps you can take:...