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POWER LUNCH: Strategic Advantage - How FP&A & CTP Certifications Set You Apart

Strategic Advantage
How FP&A & CTP Certifications Set You Apart

Presented by: The Association for Financial Professionals

In today’s business environment, finance professionals are expected to do more than manage numbers. They are expected to provide strategic insight, support organizational growth, manage risk, and help businesses navigate increasingly complex financial landscapes.

Join the Halifax Chamber of Commerce and the AFP Atlantic Chapter for a timely discussion on how Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) certifications can help professionals strengthen their expertise, elevate their credibility, and stand out in a competitive market.

In this Power Lunch, we’ll walk through:

How FP&A and CTP certifications help professionals stand out in today’s competitive business environment
The value these credentials bring to employers and organizations
Key skills developed through each certification, including financial analysis, treasury management, forecasting, and strategic decision-making
How these designations can support career advancement and long-term professional growth
The evolving role of finance professionals in driving business strategy and organizational success

Meet your speaker:

Michael High, FPAC, Vice President Administration & Chief Financial Officer, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT)
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Michael High brings extensive international leadership experience across finance, treasury, and strategic planning. Prior to joining NAIT, he served as VP Finance at Parkland Fuel Corp. and Business Unit CFO for Royal Dutch Shell’s Deep Water Gulf of Mexico operations based in New Orleans. Before his corporate career, Michael served as a U.S. Army Officer.

A recognized leader within the finance profession, Michael has spoken at multiple AFP and FinNext conferences, contributed to the AFP FP&A Guide, participated in the AFP Conversations podcast series, and supported the FP&A Job Task Analysis workshop. He has served on AFP’s Board of Directors since 2018, including roles as Vice Chair, Secretary, and Chair of the Board.

ABOUT THE ASSOCIATION OF FINANCE PROFESSIONALS (AFP)

The Association of Finance Professionals of Atlantic Canada represents finance professionals across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador, with members specializing in treasury operations, risk management, financial services, and corporate finance. As an affiliate of the global Association for Financial Professionals (AFP), AFP Atlantic is dedicated to advancing professional development, thought leadership, and networking opportunities within the treasury and finance profession.

Learn more about AFP today! https://www.afpatlantic.com/about

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Date and Time

Wednesday Jun 17, 2026
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM ADT

Agenda
12:00pm – Networking & Lunch
12:30pm – Program Begins
1:15pm – Q&A
1:30pm – Event Concludes

Location

Halifax Chamber of Commerce Building, 32 Akerley Blvd, Dartmouth NS B3B 1N1

Fees/Admission

FREE for members - RSVP required
$25 for future members
Limited seating available
Light lunch provided

Contact Information

Danielle Flynn, Event Manager
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