Power BI for Finance Professionals

Course AF-004

Power BI for Finance Professionals

Finance professionals are expected to deliver faster insights, more accurate reporting, and real-time financial analysis... The outline covers Introduction to Power BI and Financial Data, Data Preparation and Financial D...

Classroom

8 sessions
11 - 15 May 2026 Istanbul €1,995 Register
10 - 14 August 2026 Amsterdam €2,975 Register
14 - 18 September 2026 London €2,940 Register
5 - 9 October 2026 Istanbul €1,995 Register
16 - 20 November 2026 Vienna €2,975 Register
7 - 11 December 2026 Barcelona €2,695 Register
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Online / Live

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Introduction

Course overview

Why Attend

Finance professionals are expected to deliver faster insights, more accurate reporting, and real-time financial analysis. Traditional spreadsheet reporting often limits visibility, slows decision-making, and increases the risk of manual errors.

Power BI enables finance teams to transform raw financial data into interactive dashboards, automated reports, and dynamic insights that support strategic decision-making. It bridges the gap between financial data and business intelligence.

This course is designed to help finance professionals develop practical Power BI skills to analyze financial performance, build dashboards, automate reporting, and improve financial decision-making across the organization.

Course Methodology

This programme focuses on hands-on learning and real financial applications:

  • Step-by-step Power BI demonstrations
  • Practical exercises using financial datasets
  • Dashboard-building workshops
  • Real-world finance reporting scenarios
  • Guided data modeling and visualization practice

Course Objectives

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the fundamentals of Power BI for financial analysis
  • Import, clean, and model financial data
  • Build interactive financial dashboards and reports
  • Analyze key financial KPIs and performance metrics
  • Automate financial reporting processes
  • Improve data-driven financial decision-making
  • Present financial insights through visual storytelling

Target Audience

This course is suitable for:

  • Financial Analysts and Finance Managers
  • Accountants and Controllers
  • Budgeting and Planning Professionals
  • Auditors and Compliance Officers
  • Business and Data Analysts in finance
  • Professionals involved in financial reporting and analysis

Target Competencies

Participants will develop competencies in:

  • Financial data modeling in Power BI
  • Dashboard design and visualization
  • Financial reporting automation
  • KPI tracking and performance analysis
  • Data cleaning and transformation (Power Query basics)
  • Analytical thinking for financial decision-making
  • Data storytelling for finance stakeholders

What you will achieve

Learning objectives

  • Understand the fundamentals of Power BI for financial analysis
  • Import, clean, and model financial data
  • Build interactive financial dashboards and reports
  • Analyze key financial KPIs and performance metrics
  • Automate financial reporting processes
  • Improve data-driven financial decision-making
  • Present financial insights through visual storytelling

Who should attend

Target audience

  • This course is suitable for:
  • Financial Analysts and Finance Managers
  • Accountants and Controllers
  • Budgeting and Planning Professionals
  • Auditors and Compliance Officers
  • Business and Data Analysts in finance
  • Professionals involved in financial reporting and analysis
  • Target Competencies

Methodology

Learning approach

  • Step-by-step Power BI demonstrations
  • Practical exercises using financial datasets
  • Dashboard-building workshops
  • Real-world finance reporting scenarios
  • Guided data modeling and visualization practice

Course content

Five focused days of learning and application

Day 1

Introduction to Power BI and Financial Data

  • Overview of Power BI and its role in finance
  • Power BI ecosystem (Desktop, Service, Dataflows)
  • Connecting to financial data sources
  • Introduction to data structure and modeling
  • Basic navigation and interface setup
  • Importing financial datasets

Day 2

Data Preparation and Financial Data Modeling

  • Data cleaning using Power Query
  • Structuring financial data for analysis
  • Relationships between financial tables
  • Building data models for reporting
  • Creating calculated columns
  • Practical exercise: preparing financial dataset

Day 3

Financial Analysis and KPI Development

  • Key financial KPIs (profitability, liquidity, efficiency)
  • Creating measures using DAX basics
  • Time intelligence in financial reporting
  • Variance analysis (budget vs actual)
  • Trend and performance analysis
  • Case study: financial performance dashboard

Day 4

Dashboard Design and Visualization

  • Principles of effective financial dashboards
  • Creating charts, tables, and visual reports
  • Interactive filters and slicers
  • Financial storytelling techniques
  • Designing executive-level dashboards
  • Practical dashboard building session

Day 5

Advanced Reporting and Automation

  • Advanced DAX concepts for finance
  • Automating financial reports and refreshes
  • Publishing and sharing reports in Power BI Service
  • Security and data access control
  • Best practices in financial reporting automation
  • Final project: complete financial dashboard

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What does Power BI for Finance Professionals (AF-004) cover?

This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.

When is the next available session?

The next scheduled session starts on 11 - 15 May 2026, with additional classroom dates and mirrored Online / Live options listed in the course schedules section.

Who should attend this course?

This course is suitable for:, Financial Analysts and Finance Managers, Accountants and Controllers

How can I register for a session?

Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.

Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?

Yes. The course detail page includes both classroom sessions and Online / Live sessions, with online options aligned to the same course dates for easier planning.

Where are classroom sessions delivered?

Current classroom venues include Istanbul, Rome, Munich, Amsterdam, London, Vienna, Barcelona.

Still Have Questions?

Contact the academy team for course details, delivery options, and delegate guidance.

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