Unlock your leadership potential with the CFOM credential

The Finance Operations Manager programme is designed for managers and leaders of finance operations of all sizes and complexity from small business to large enterprise. 

You’ll discover your true leadership potential and develop an enhanced understanding of how to strategically manage, influence and improve financial operations, typically including Accounts Payable and Receivable, Credit Control, Financial Reporting, Treasury teams and more.

In earning the CFOM credential, you’ll demonstrate your ability to effectively manage, transform and enhance finance operations for any business.

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What will you study?

CFOM study program curriculum

  • 1

    Course Introduction

    • Course Focus and Objectives

    • Welcome to the CFOM Course

    • Join the IFOL global community

    • The Role of Finance Operations Managers

    • Types of Finance Operations Managers

    • About You and Your Career Goals

    • Get Started
  • 2

    Cross functional Working and Business Partnering

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 1.1 Cross Functional Working

    • 1.2 Finance Business Partnering

    • Business Partnering Guest Lecture: Finance Business Partnering Fundamentals

    • Business Partnering Guest Lecture: Adding Value

    • Knowledge Test

    • 1.3 Business Partnering Assignment
  • 3

    Business and Finance Strategy

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 2.1 Developing a Strategy

    • 2.2 Strategic Financial Management

    • 2.3 Technology Strategy

    • Knowledge Test
  • 4

    Budgetary and Treasury Management

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 3.1 Budget Holders

    • 3.2 Budget and Spend Control

    • 3.3 Working Capital and Cash Management

    • 3.4 Finance and Risk Management

    • Knowledge Test
  • 5

    Data Analytics and Reporting

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 4.1 Data Analytics and Reports

    • Knowledge Test
  • 6

    Continuous Improvement and Business Optimisation

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 5.1 Continuous Improvement Models

    • 5.2 Implementing CI and Business Improvement

    • Continuous Improvement Guest Lecture: Understanding Continuous Improvement

    • Knowledge Test
  • 7

    Process Controls and Procedures

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 6.1 Financial Controls and Processes

    • 6.2 Compliance and Policies

    • Knowledge Test
  • 8

    Risk Management, Governance and Audit

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 7.1 Risk Analysis and Management

    • 7.2 Risk Register

    • 7.3 Corporate and Change Governance

    • 7.4 Working with Audit

    • Knowledge Test
  • 9

    Projects and Project Management

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 8.1 Projects and Project Management

    • 8.2 Dashboards and Reports

    • 8.3 Key Skills and Attributes

    • 8.4 Creating a Business Case

    • 8.5 Writing a Report

    • Knowledge Test
  • 10

    Change Management

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 9.1 Effective Change Management

    • Knowledge Test
  • 11

    Developing Staff and Maximising Performance

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 10.1 Developing Staff

    • 10.2 Coaching and Learning

    • 10.3 Performance Reviews

    • 10.4 Recruiting Staff

    • 10.5 Team Development Mindset

    • Knowledge Test
  • 12

    Customer Service

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • 11.1 What is Customer Service?

    • 11.2 Compliants Handling Process

    • 11.3 Complaints Guide

    • 11.4 Resolving Compliants

    • Knowledge Test

Apply to enroll

Complete the CFOM online application

If you meet one of the enrollment criteria below, you can apply to enroll in the CFOM programme today. You must meet at least one of the criteria outlined below to enroll. Option 1 Possess a minimum of 18 months practical experience in a supervisory or management position within a finance or accounting setting. Option 2 Hold either CAPP, CAPM or CP2P professional credentials from IFOL. Option 3 Hold a degree level Accounting or Finance qualification.
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