The Exam:
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The Certified Finance Operations Manager (CFOM) exam is a professional certification that validates a candidate’s expertise in managing and optimizing the operational functions within the finance sector. It’s designed for professionals who oversee finance-related processes such as financial transactions, budgeting, forecasting, risk management, internal controls, and financial reporting.

This certification demonstrates that a professional possesses both strategic insight and practical knowledge to lead finance operations in a modern, dynamic business environment.

The exam is taken online within the IFOL Certification Academy, which is where you will also access the study materials and exam preparation resources.

The CFOM exam consists of 100 multiple choice questions and allows 90 minutes to answer all questions. Prior to the exam, you will be prompted to review the online course materials and any notes you have made throughout your studies

During the examination, you will have the opportunity to review the answers you have provided. When you have answered and confirmed your answer for all questions, your answers will be submitted and your final score calculated. Subsequently at the end of the exam you will receive a pass or fail mark. The minimum pass mark is 80%.

Quick Exam Facts

Exam results are provided immediately along with the digital certificate for those who pass
86% of participants pass the exam first time
You must score atleast 80% to acheive a pass and be awarded the CFOM credential

You must complete The Finance Operations Manager course modules before taking an exam
The 100 question exam consists entirely of multiple choice questions.
Exams are taken online and on-demand via the IFOL Certification Academy platform

Exam Preparation

You must prepare for the CFOM exam with the self-paced online courses developed by The Institute of Financial Operations and Leadership (IFOL).

CFOM Course

Taking The Exam

All of the exams are taken online within the IFOL Certification Academy, which is where you will also access the study materials and resources. This means you won’t have to attend and examination office and can complete your exam from home or a workplace.

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The Certificate

Upon successfully passing an exam, you will be asked to provide your mailing address which we will use to post your official certificate recorded delivery service. It may take up-to 14 days for the certificate to reach you depending on your location, however in the meantime you will have immediate access to your digital certificate and credential which can be easily attached to your professional LinkedIn profile.