What is the CFOM?

The CFOM — Certified Finance Operations Manager — is a globally respected professional credential designed for professionals seeking to lead and optimise finance operations.

Whether you’re overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, or full-cycle financial operations, the CFOM equips you with the tools, frameworks, and leadership insight to drive performance, reduce risk, and enable strategic decision-making

Developed by The Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership (the global professional body for Finance Operations professionals) in partnership with over 40 Finance Leaders, Subject Matter Experts, Researchers and Practitioners, this program provides an unrivalled education in strategic finance management.

You’ll work through real-world scenarios encouraging you to consider important decisions when structuring, managing and taking ownership of a finance function.

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How to earn the CFOM credential

Understand the steps to enrol and earn the CFOM professional credential in 2 minutes

  • Application process
  • Exam preparations
  • Sitting the CFOM exam

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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

    • Business and Finance Strategy Guest Lecture

    • 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

    • Budgetary and Treasury Management Guest Lecture

    • 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

    • Data Analytics and Reporting Guest Lecture

    • 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

    • Process Controls Guest Lecture

    • 6.1 Financial Controls and Processes

    • 6.2 Compliance and Policies

    • Knowledge Test
  • 8

    Risk Management, Governance and Audit

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Risk Management Guest Lecture

    • 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

    • Projects and Project Management Guest Lecture

    • 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

    • Effective Change Management Guest Lecture

    • 9.1 Effective Change Management

    • Knowledge Test
  • 11

    Developing Staff and Maximising Performance

    • Module Focus and Objectives

    • Developing People and Maximising Performance Guest Lecture

    • 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

    • Customer Service Excellence Guest Lecture

    • 11.1 What is Customer Service?

    • 11.2 Compliants Handling Process

    • 11.3 Complaints Guide

    • 11.4 Resolving Compliants

    • Knowledge Test
  • 13

    Exam Centre

    • Starting The Exam

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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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