EXECUTIVE TRAINING: ESSENTIAL FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE PROFESSIONALS

EXECUTIVE TRAINING: ESSENTIAL FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE PROFESSIONALS

Posted on: Apr 03, 2020

BACKGROUND

Finance is often seen as complex, especially for those outside finance departments.

Understanding financial principles for non-finance-specific roles has thus become more relevant in the ever-growing, competitive working environment across sectors. Leadership roles across sectors and levels require understanding, preparing, and presenting financial information regardless of your functional role.

This can be challenging for those with no formal background or training in finance.Our Executive Finance for Non-Financial Managers course will prepare participants for the financial literacy skills to interpret financial statements, understand and apply financial models, arrive at strategic and operational decisions, prepare forecasts and budgets, and present financial data in their day-to-day work.

This practical course demystifies financial concepts, enabling participants to understand how your department, brand or product's finances fit into your organisation’s bigger picture. It covers crucial areas such as financial reporting, interpreting financial figures, and utilising financial insights for strategic decision-making.

OBJECTIVE

Generally, the programme aims to enable participants to communicate confidently and effectively about financial matters at all levels, enhancing their readiness for challenging roles and their ability to drivebetter outcomes for their teams and organisation.

Specifically, the programme is designed to;

1 Equip participants with an understanding of finance across various business or organisational functions.

2 Improve understanding of financial terminologies and help participants connect numbers to business outcomes.

3 Strengthen participants' decision-making roles by deepening their awareness of the impact of corporate activities.

4 Assist participants with the tools to analyse and interpret financial statements effectively.

5 Empower participants to communicate effectively on financial matters with finance managers.

6 Improve insights on the impact of financial decisions on an organisation's overall performance.