{"id":16185,"date":"2025-07-23T22:49:09","date_gmt":"2025-07-23T22:49:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.asr.com.au\/?p=16185"},"modified":"2025-07-23T22:49:09","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T22:49:09","slug":"from-qualified-to-in-demand-smart-upskilling-moves-in-finance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.asr.com.au\/from-qualified-to-in-demand-smart-upskilling-moves-in-finance\/","title":{"rendered":"From Qualified to In-Demand: Smart Upskilling Moves in Finance"},"content":{"rendered":"

From Qualified to In-Demand: Smart Upskilling Moves in Finance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In a city like Newcastle, where finance roles are competitive and often broad ranging, simply holding a qualification isn\u2019t enough to stand out anymore. The best roles, the ones with real influence, variety and growth, go to those working in finance who actively upskill but not just for the sake of it. Strategic learning is what gets noticed.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re working in finance and want to stay sharp, here\u2019s where to focus:<\/p>\n

Upskill in the Right Direction<\/strong>
\nFocus on the skills currently in demand: advanced data tools like Power BI and Excel modelling, ESG and compliance knowledge, business partnering to explain finance clearly and familiarity with modern ERP systems beyond MYOB.<\/p>\n

Get Practical, Not Just Theoretical<\/strong>
\nShort online courses are great but employers often value demonstrated<\/em> learning more. Here\u2019s how to upskill on the job or between roles: offer to automate a process in Excel or build a new reporting template; shadow someone in FP&A or commercial if you\u2019re in a more transactional role; ask to assist with a compliance project or audit prep; or volunteer for projects outside your comfort zone, even once a quarter. It\u2019s these lived experiences that strengthen your CV far more than a list of online certificates.<\/p>\n

Soft Skills Matter More Than Ever<\/strong>
\nThe market is saturated with technically capable people. What sets the best apart? Initiative, adaptability, confidence presenting data and a commercial mindset. Strong communicators who can collaborate, simplify complexity and influence decisions are constantly in demand and they\u2019re harder to find than you\u2019d think.<\/p>\n

Don\u2019t Wait for Your Employer to Offer It<\/strong>
\nPlenty of those working in finance put their growth on pause because their company doesn\u2019t have a formal development program. But the reality is the most sought-after people in the market are the ones who drive their own learning. Even spending one hour a fortnight upskilling can compound quickly. If you\u2019re unsure where to start, focus on areas where the next job up<\/em> from yours would require different tools or exposure and reverse engineer your learning from there.<\/p>\n

Upskilling doesn\u2019t need to be overwhelming it just needs to be intentional.<\/p>\n

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