As finance becomes more dynamic and forward-looking, accurate forecasting has become a non-negotiable. In this masterclass, we’ll explore how high-performing finance teams approach forecasting with more precision, less bias, and smarter techniques.
Join Christian Wattig, director of FP&A certificate program at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, as he shares actionable insights from over a decade of experience in both multinational corporations and high-growth startups.
You’ll Learn:
- Why forecasting accuracy matters for resource allocation, risk management, and strategic planning
- The difference between top-down vs. bottom-up forecasting — and when to blend them
- Forecasting techniques including:
- Incremental approach
- Driver-based planning
- Zero-based budgeting
- Expert judgment
- Incremental approach
- How to apply the right technique based on complexity, bias, and data availability
- What do leading teams do differently to turn forecasting into a strategic advantage
Who Should Attend?
Finance & accounting professionals looking to improve their forecasting skills
FP&A leaders and finance executives focused on scaling predictability and planning accuracy
Controllers, CFOs, and finance business partners seeking proven frameworks
Meet Your Speaker
Christian Wattig
Program Director, Wharton FP&A Certificate
Christian Wattig is an FP&A expert with 10+ years of experience across multinationals and tech startups. He leads the FP&A certificate program at the Wharton School and runs Inside FP&A, a platform dedicated to training modern finance professionals. Over 30,000 professionals subscribe to his newsletter FP&A Tuesday, and more than 100,000 follow his insights on LinkedIn.
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