Finance for Non-Finance Managers

 Description:

Developing The Finance Sense

It is important for managers from all streams to understand the financial implications of their decision making. It is equally imperative for them to analyse the corporate financial environment.

The aim of this workshop is to provide non finance functional managers with awareness and basic understanding of the way finance affects their business objectives.

This course is designed for busy managers and those professionals who are responsible for financial matters without necessarily having a job title or qualifications to match. It will help managers understand the financial implications of their decisions.

Learning Objectives

During the workshop the participants will learn to read the accounts, understand the terminology, be able to influence and control the key financial measurements, targets – all from an operational management perspective.

The programme enables them to gain confidence in developing financial negotiations, participate in meetings where the finances are being discussed.

It will help managers play a more active role in personal finances and the financial aspects of the organisation.

Methodology Of The Program

The content will be delivered in an easy-to-understand way enabling the participants to understand the financial way of seeing things.

A Corporate case studies and practical applications will be an integral part of the discussions. The program will be delivered in an open and interactive manner.

Program Benefits

• Understanding the financial system and financial environment.
• Appreciating investments better.
• Knowledge of profit/loss, balance sheets and cash flow.
• Realize financial implications of decision making.

Course Content :
Understanding Financial Environment & Key Financial Indicators.

• Analysing the Macro Economic Environment
• The Inflation Paradox
• Appreciating the Monetary Policy &

• Forecasting Interest Rates

Introduction & Analysis of Financial Statements

• Need For Financial Statements
• Profit & Loss Statement
• Balance Sheet
• Cash Flow Statement

Corporate Finance

• Time Value Of Money
• Risk Return Perspective
• Sources of Funds : Equity & Debt
• Loan Amortisation Schedule

Financial Restructuring & Financial Markets:

• Understanding various Financial Instruments
• Mergers and Acquisitions
• Working Capital Management
• Introduction to Valuation

Target Audience:

Senior Executives/Managers from

• Sales
• Operations
• Admin
• HR
• IT
• Senior Executives from SME’sc