FP&A Crash course - Advanced income statement analysis

This video is a must-watch for anyone looking to break into the field of FP&A or for those in the early years of their FP&A career who want to deepen their understanding of income statement analysis.

The video starts with the basics but guides you step by step to the advanced P&L analysis formulas, calculations and examples. I wish I had this course when I started my FP&A career. This is one hour every FP&A professional must spend to grasp a clear understanding of the core topics.

In this comprehensive course, we cover essential concepts and advanced techniques that will elevate your financial analysis skills and help you stand out in your career. Here’s what you’ll learn:

🔍 Gross Profit and Gross Margin:

Understand the basics of gross profit and how it’s calculated.
Learn the significance of gross margin and how to interpret it.
💡 EBITDA and EBITDA%:

Dive into the calculation of EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization).
Explore the importance of EBITDA% as a measure of operational efficiency.
📊 Price, Volume, Mix, and Cost Variances:

Master the techniques to perform detailed variance analysis.
Analyze how changes in price, volume, mix, and costs impact your financial results.

Creating Waterfall Charts and Other Visualizations:

Learn how to create powerful waterfall charts to visually represent changes in financial metrics.
Discover other useful visualizations that can help you present income statement results effectively.
This video is packed with practical insights and step-by-step tutorials, designed to equip you with the tools you need to excel in FP&A. By mastering these advanced techniques, you’ll be able to provide deeper insights and add significant value to your financial planning and analysis efforts.