FLP 187. Employer experience of the FLP at 3M

FLP 187. Employer experience of the FLP at 3M

Author: AICPA & CIMA March 22, 2023 Duration: 15:38

Kacper Cieslak works for 3M as a Record To Report (RTR) Manager within their Global Service Centre in Poland.  He talks about their experience of rolling out the CGMA Finance Leadership Program, shares his personal journey towards the CGMA Professional Qualification, and provides insightful, practical advice for current and future students.

The CGMA Finance Leadership Programme (FLP) , is the online pathway to the prestigious Chartered Institute of Management Accountants' (CIMA) Professional Qualification. Find out more about FLP at https://enroll.cgma.org/

Connect with show host Kevin Gormley via LinkedIn.  His guest Kacper can also be found there.

Your feedback and comments welcomed at podcast@aicpa-cima.com


This is a podcast from AICPA & CIMA, together as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants.


Navigating the path to becoming a Chartered Global Management Accountant involves more than just technical knowledge-it demands leadership. FLP, the Finance Leadership Podcast, from AICPA & CIMA, is here for that journey. Evolving from the Go Beyond Disruption show in late 2022, this podcast focuses squarely on the Finance Leadership Programme, the innovative route to the CGMA designation. Each episode cuts through the noise to deliver timely, actionable insights and essential updates directly related to the FLP pathway. You’ll hear discussions that help bridge the gap between academic learning and the practical, strategic mindset required of modern finance leaders. Whether you're actively enrolled in the programme or considering it, the conversations here are designed to clarify the process, tackle challenges, and explore what it truly means to lead in finance today. Tune in for a resource that feels less like a formal lecture and more like a regular check-in with experts who understand exactly what you're working toward.
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