Run a reliable close: sanity checks, driver-based variance logic, and short narratives. Turn explanations into tracked actions, not slides.
⏱️ Less firefighting: Use a clear checklist to prevent last-minute rework.
🧠 Clearer reviews: Bring driver-based explanations so meetings focus on choices and follow-up.
🏢 Better performance: Surface issues early enough to correct course before they repeat.
Junior controller and FP&A analyst owning month-end packs and variance commentary for a plant, function, or segment.
Plant controller or cost accountant who wants a repeatable close routine and clearer variance narratives.
Knowledge: Participation in at least one month-end cycle and basic variance concepts.
Tools: Access to ERP or reporting extracts for your scope plus a spreadsheet tool.
Run a month-end checklist that prevents rework for your scope.
Explain variances using drivers, not account-by-account debate only.
Turn variance insights into decisions, actions, and owners.
Track follow-through so corrective actions do not drift.
Eligibility: currently not eligible
Watch time: about 2 hours
Total learning: about 3 hours
Estimated credits: 2.0