Builds budgets, forecasts, and the "why did we miss?" analysis.
High demand. Large, steady volume of postings across industries. A realistic target for an active job search.
Common titles for this role at each level. Companies vary; see Role titles decoded.
| Level | Typical titles |
|---|---|
| Entry | Junior / Associate Financial Analyst · Financial Analyst I |
| Mid | Financial Analyst · Financial Analyst II |
| Senior | Senior Financial Analyst · Lead Financial Analyst |
| Expert (IC track) | Staff / Principal Financial Analyst |
| Management track | Manager, FP&A → Director of FP&A → VP |
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Sources:
Mapped to BLS 13-2051, which also includes investment analysts and skews high. Median shown sits between Robert Half's analyst and senior-analyst midpoints; a live FP&A Analyst posting (Califia Farms) offered $75,000-$95,000.
Bachelor's in finance, accounting or economics is standard and usually required; MBA preferred for senior/manager levels but not required.
| Exam fee | $1,075 |
| Training | review course cost not published by the vendor; self-study possible |
| Renewal | state license renewal and CPE; amounts vary by state |
| Typical total | $1,200-1,500 in exam/application fees before a review course (Virginia fees; vary by state) |
Senior FP&A postings commonly list CPA/CFA as preferred; Robert Half calls CPA a plus for FP&A managers.
| Exam fee | $1,140 |
| Training | self-study with CFA Institute curriculum; third-party prep extra |
| Renewal | $299/yr membership after charter |
| Typical total | $3,570-8,970 for all three levels |
Named alongside CPA as 'preferred' in a senior FP&A posting; more valued in investment-adjacent FP&A than in operating companies.
| Exam fee | $1,025 |
| Training | AFP prep platform and webinars; prices on request |
| Renewal | 45 continuing-education credits every 3 years |
| Typical total | $1,025 (AFP member) to $1,520 (non-member, final deadline) for both parts |
The one credential built specifically for FP&A; Robert Half lists it among certs that can boost pay, but it rarely appears in postings.
| Exam fee | $1,090 |
| Training | self-study or review course (Gleim, etc.); review prices not published by the vendor |
| Renewal | 30 CPE hours/yr incl. 2 ethics; IMA membership $295/yr |
| Typical total | $1,400-1,700 incl. entrance fee and membership |
Robert Half lists CMA with CPA as credentials employers prefer in controller and CFO tracks; useful if FP&A leads toward finance leadership.
BLS /oes/current pages redirected, so May 2025 OES medians were taken from the OOH page, which cites them. CPA exam fee ($268.59/section, $96-$120 application) is from Virginia and a 5-state summary; it varies by state and excludes review courses. CMA fees come from Gleim's summary because IMA's fee pages require JavaScript. FPAC was not found in any current posting; its 'rarely' rating rests on Robert Half listing it as a pay-boosting credential. Glassdoor's FP&A page not available. Wall Street Prep FP&A course page not available, so it is omitted.
Figures are US, from the sources listed, and change often; verify before deciding.