Mastering Finance: A Toolkit for Non-Financial Leaders

Overview

In today’s dynamic business landscape, financial acumen is essential for leaders across all functions and not just those in finance. This course is a comprehensive course designed to empower professionals without formal financial training to confidently interpret financial data, make informed decisions, and contribute to their organization’s financial success.

Objectives
  • To demystify core financial concepts and empower participants to engage confidently in financial discussions.
  • To equip non-financial managers with the tools needed to analyse financial statements and assess business performance.
  • To enable participants to make informed decisions by understanding the financial implications of strategic and operational activities.
  • To develop an appreciation for the role of financial management in driving business success and creating value.
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the purpose, structure and information contained in the income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement
  • Interpret and analyse financial statements the three basic financial accounting statements
  • Understand key financial metrics and their implications for business performance.
  • Prepare operational budgets
  • Evaluate the financial viability of projects and proposals using budgeting and forecasting tools.
Outline
  • Session 1: Introduction to financial statements
  • Session 2: Analysis and interpretation of financial statements for decision-making
  • Session 3: Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Session 4: Capital expenditure and investment appraisal techniques
Methodology

Online (Hybrid option is available)

  • Mid-to-senior managers and executives with limited financial training who are responsible for strategic or operational decisions.
  • Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to enhance their financial acumen.
  • Team leaders aspiring to take on broader financial responsibilities.
  • Professionals in roles such as marketing, operations, human resources, or IT who need to understand financial concepts to collaborate effectively with finance teams.

At least one year of professional experience in a managerial, supervisory, or operational role, regardless of industry.

4 Days

R25 997