Business Partnering Course Bundle
The Business Partnering Course Bundle includes 3 modules taught by Ron Monteiro and Paul Barnhurst. This course is designed to help you earn and maintain your seat at the table through building strong relationships, managing tough conversations, and holding your business partners accountable.
Here’s the courses included in the Ultimate FP&A Course Bundle
Module 1 - How to Build Effective Relationships with the Business
Become an invaluable partner
This module focuses on cultivating strong, trust-based relationships with business partners to enhance collaboration and drive results. Learn practical strategies for effective communication, active listening, and building mutual understanding, enabling you to position yourself as a valued partner and advisor within your organization.
Module 2 - Raising Accountability for Our Business Partners
Learn to hold others accountable
In this module, discover techniques to encourage and maintain accountability among business partners. Explore tools and approaches to set clear expectations, track performance, and provide constructive feedback, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and fostering a culture of shared responsibility.
Course 3 - Managing Tough Conversations
Lean to embrace tough conversations
This module equips you with the skills to navigate challenging discussions with confidence and professionalism. Gain insights into handling sensitive topics, resolving conflicts, and delivering difficult messages while maintaining positive relationships, empowering you to address issues effectively and drive meaningful outcomes.
Plus These Bonuses Come Standard
Forever Access
Every student will receive lifetime access to the courses, including any new content added to the existing courses in the course bundle.
Practical Exercises
Every module has hands-on exercises that will help you master each concept throughout the course.
Meet Your Instructors
Paul Barnhurst
Ron Monteiro
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Paul Barnhurst, The FP&A Guy, is a highly respected FP&A (Financial Planning and Analysis) professional, corporate trainer, consultant, and dynamic public speaker. As the founder of www.thefpandaguy.com, Paul is committed to sharing expert knowledge and resources in the fields of finance and Microsoft Excel, helping both individuals and organizations upskill their employees.
Paul’s academic credentials include a Master of Science in Information Management and an MBA in Finance. He also holds the prestigious FPAC (Financial Planning & Analysis Certified Professional) certification from AFP and is recognized as an Advanced Finance Modeler (AFM) by the Financial Modeling Institute (FMI). These qualifications reflect his dedication to mastering the technical and strategic elements of financial planning.
In addition, Paul has earned the elite distinction of Microsoft MVP for his excellence with Microsoft Excel, demonstrating his ability to harness and teach the advanced capabilities of the software. As a recognized thought leader in the FP&A community, Paul regularly engages with his audience of nearly 100,000 LinkedIn followers, providing valuable insights, best practices, and tools to optimize financial processes.
Paul has over a decade of hands-on experience in Microsoft Excel, analysis, forecasting, budgeting, and business strategy. His real-world expertise and approachable teaching style have made him a sought-after trainer and mentor, helping professionals at all stages of their careers develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment.
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Ron is a Finance & Business Professional with 15+ years of finance and FP&A experience, including VP of Finance at a Canadian beverage company. Ron earned his Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Toronto and has his CPA, CMA designations. Ron has worked at several top-tier companies, including Hitachi, Kraft Foods, and Campbell Soup.
Today, Ron facilitates training sessions for Clear Concept Inc. and is the lead facilitator for the high-performance team’s program. He is also a ‘Culturepreneur coach’ for Waterstone Human Capital. Ron has a deep understanding and passion for helping individuals develop world-class communication and presentation skills. Ron has worked with companies all over the world including several Fortune 500 companies and regularly receives outstanding marks for his ability to convey complex concepts in simple terms.
Ron is a forum chair for MacKay CEO forums where he regularly facilitates meetings with CEOs from different industries.