Inside FP&A: Christian Wattig’s Guide to Smarter Forecasting and Strategic Impact

The Diary of a CFO by Wassia Kamon, CPA, CMA, MBA

Episode notes

Christian Wattig is the program director of Wharton’s FP&A Certificate and the founder of InsideFP&A. In this episode, he shares his path from Procter & Gamble to becoming a leader in finance education, along with the pivotal lessons he learned along the way.

You’ll learn:

  • Why forecasting accuracy remains a major challenge for finance teams
  • How to apply multiple forecasting methods for better results
  • What separates great financial models from the rest
  • How AI is reshaping FP&A work beyond just automation
  • The habits and mindset shifts needed to move from analyst to strategic business partner

This conversation is packed with practical insights for anyone looking to sharpen their FP&A skills and drive real impact in their organization.

Keywords
FinanceFP&Atransformationhigh-performing teamprocess improvementsimplementationKPIsExcel