Program Brief

"Finance for Executives" is an immersive 3-day training program crafted for senior executives, with a session delivering 6 hours of in-depth financial training. The programme's objective is to equip directors with pivotal financial acumen and deftness required to adeptly steer through the intricacies of corporate finance, enhancing strategic decision-making capabilities. Catering specifically to degree-holders active across an array of sectors – from banking and capital markets to corporate entities, both publicly traded and private, as well as family-run enterprises. This bespoke educational experience is quintessential for directors, providing them with a robust financial perspective imperative to superior leadership.

Program Goals

At the end of the training program, the participant should be able to:

  • Mastery of financial concepts fundamental to strategic decision-making as Directors Executives.
  • Proficiency in interpreting and using financial statements to assess the company's financial health.
  • Ability to apply key financial ratios for insightful evaluation of business and CEO performance.
  • Acumen in making informed strategic investment decisions using metrics like NPV and IRR.
  • Acumen of understanding budgets for aligning with organizational growth and objectives.
  • Understanding of how to merge financial management with leadership for decision-making.
  • Strategies for ensuring liquidity and optimizing cash management for business operations.
  • Knowledge of strategic considerations in mergers and acquisitions processes.
  • Enhanced capability in forecasting, reporting, and communicating financial information for decision-making and stakeholder engagement.
  • Reinforcement of ethical decision-making in financial roles to uphold strong corporate governance.
Program Agenda
Module 1: Financial Foundations for Executives
  • 1 Setting the Financial Context for Executives

    • Strategic Relevance of Financial Knowledge for CEOs

      • Key Financial Concepts and Their Impact on Decision Making

        • Unlocking the potential of financial information to drive strategic initiatives

        • 2 Deciphering Financial Statements

          • Analyzing the Balance Sheet: Assets, Liabilities, and Equity

            • Unveiling the Income Statement: Revenue, Expenses, and Profitability

            • 3 Evaluating Financial Health

              • Key Financial Ratios for Executives: Liquidity, Solvency, and Profitability

                • Leveraging Ratios to Drive Strategic Insights and Decision Making

                  • Deciphering financial data to assess organizational health and performance

                  Module 2: Strategic Financial Management
                  • 1 Capital Allocation Strategies

                    • Strategic Investment Decisions: NPV, IRR, and PI

                      • Capital Budgeting Strategies Tailored for Executives Decision Making

                        • Weighing risks and returns to make sound investment decisions

                        • 2 Navigating Budgets for Growth

                          • Assessing types of budgets: Operating, Capital, Cash

                            • Aligning Budgets with Organizational Goals and Growth Plans

                              • Advanced cost management strategies for increased efficiency

                              • 3 Strategic Financial Leadership for Executives

                                • Merging Financial Acumen with Visionary Leadership

                                  • Addressing Industry-specific Financial Challenges

                                    • Communicating financial insights with impact to stakeholders

                                    Module 3: Navigating Financial Challenges
                                    • 1 Effective Cash Management Strategies

                                      • Strategies for Optimizing Cash Flow

                                        • Ensuring Adequate Liquidity for Business Operations

                                          • Understanding Liquidity Needs

                                          • 2 Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategies and Considerations

                                            • Overview of M

                                              • Key Strategies and Considerations for Executives

                                                • Case Study: Assessing M

                                                • 3 Financial Reporting

                                                  • Interpreting Financial Reports for Strategic Decision-Making

                                                    • Communicating Financial Information Effectively

                                                    • 4 Corporate Governance and Ethics

                                                      • Ethical Decision-Making Framework

                                                        • Interactive Discussion: Ethical Dilemmas in Finance

                                                        • 5 Program Closure

                                                          Program Requirements

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                                                          Program Path

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                                                          Program Method
                                                          • Lecture
                                                          • Case Studies
                                                          • Brainstroming
                                                          • Practical Implementation
                                                          • Exercises and assignments
                                                          Evaluation Method
                                                          • Pre Exam
                                                          • Post Exam
                                                          Training Type
                                                          • In Class Training

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