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

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Podcast: [The Diary of a CFO](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-diary-of-a-cfo-7023798)
Published: 2025-07-23T21:27:15+00:00
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## Resource

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.

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