Earn the Certified Finance Operations Manager (CFOM®) professional credential

Complete the 11 module, online study program to prepare for successfully passing the CFOM exam

Become a confident professional across all areas of managing financial operations. By taking the certification in Finance Operations Management, you will become the go-to person for management and optimisation of finance operations, and respected for your ability to problem solve and enable the business to meet its objectives.

The CFOM creadential assumes you already have a thorough working knowledge of the key principles and concepts relating to finance and management, and is, therefore, the ideal credential for anyone working in financial operations or who interacts with finance professionals, or has plans to do so.

Perfect if you:

– work in finance at a senior operational or managerial level

– are in a role that works closely with financial operations, from P2P/accounts payable to O2C/accounts receivable, cash and banking or other areas of finance.

– have completed the Accounts Payable Practitioner (CAPP) certification and are seeking to further your career.

CFOM Course content

  • Study 11 modules each
    exploring a different aspect of
    managing finance operations.
  • Master the understanding
    of business, people, process and
    technology needs in finance.
  • Learn the methods for
    continuous improvement and
    transforming finance operations.
  • Develop your leadership
    skills and enhance
    team performance

Business and Finance Strategy

The role of a Finance Operations Manager is to outline and implement key strategic initiatives which affect the finance operations and wider business. This area of study encourages the break down of silos across finance operations and the implementation of sustainable strategies for optimising performance and reducing risk.

Syllabus at a glance

  • 1. Cross Functional Working and Business Partnering
  • 2. Finance and Business Strategy
  • 3. Budgetary and Treasury Management
  • 4. Data Reporting and Analytics

Process and Continuous Improvement

Only when Continuous Improvement is embedded at the heart of finance operations will the business have the potential to continually grow. This areas of study will enhance your understanding of a continuous improvement culture and address key areas for continuous improvement across finance operations.

Syllabus at a glance

  • 5. Continuous Improvement
  • 6. Process Controls and Procedures
  • 7. Risk Management, Governance and Controls

Business Change

Change in finance operations is driven by internal and external factors from enhancements in technology to global economic and environmental changes. Finance Operations Managers must have a deep understanding of key principles of Project Management and Change Management. 

Syllabus at a glance

  • 8. Projects and Project Management
  • 9. Effective Change Management

People and Leadership

Leading finance operations requires advanced leadership skills as it will typically involve managing and leading multiple teams. Finance Operations Managers require a people focussed leader with a development mind-set to enable high performing teams to reach their potential.

Syllabus at a glance

  • 10. Leadership and People Development
  • 11. Customer Service and Stakeholder Management

The CFOM exam at a glance

  • Sit the exam online within the IFOL Academy
  • 100 Multiple choice questions
  • 90 minutes to answer all questions
  • Exam Pass Mark: 80%
  • Two exam attempts included
  • Award: The CFOM professional credential from IFOL

How long will it take to complete?

There are three parts to earning the CFOM credential all of which are completed on-demand within the IFOL Certification Academy, our purpose built study and exam platform.

Study

50-60 hours

This is the time it take on average for participants to complete the online CFOM course. The course is fully on-demand and can be completed at the pace you set

Exam prep

1-3 hours

We advise students to take this amount of time to revise and make the most of exam prep tools such as the practice exam tool

Sitting the exam

1.5 hours

This is the maximum time allowed to complete the exam once you have entered the exam environment

Total

52.5 – 64.5 hours

This is a guideline of the total time it is likely to take to earn the CFOM credential based on average student completion times

How to enroll in the CFOM

When to apply to enroll is entirely your choice, there are no set intake dates. Just follow the simple 3 step enrollment process;

– Complete your 2 minute application to enroll.

– Receive a decision on your application usually within 48 hours

– If approved, pay the enrollment fees and access the course immediately

Your application to enroll can be completed online takes just a couple of minutes.

Study fees and payments

Registration fees outlined below can be paid using a valid credit/debit card and we offer a monthly payment option for those who would prefer to spread enrollment fees over several months.

Alternatively during the registration process you may request an invoice using the invoice request form.

Want to know more before enrolling?
Book a 1-2-1 certification demo

Our free certification demo service allows you to meet with an advisor and get a first hand experience of the study platform. It’s also the perfect opportunity to ask any questions you may have.

FAQs

What’s in the CFOM Course Curriculum?

The Finance Operations Manager (CFOM) curriculum focuses on advancing participants knowledge and skills in leading, managing and improving financial operations. Please download the course guide for a full breakdown of the course curriculum.

Can I see the learning platform?

Yes. Our team provides 1-2-1 certification demos so you can see the learning platform and course content before enrolling.

Who should take CFOM?

The CFOM programme is open to finance professionals work at supervisory level as well as up to and including senior leadership levels.

How and where do I take the exam?

The CFOM exam is taken online within the IFOL Certification Academy, which is where you will also access your course and study resources to prepare for the exam.

How do I maintain my certified status?

Complete a minimum of 12 hours of continuing education per year. As a CFOM credential holder, you will be eligible for Certified Full Membership with IFOL which provides over 100 hours of continuing education per year, including live classes, webinars, research papers and conferences.

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