Building Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers - Virtual Learning
Course Methodology
The delegates on this training course will receive thorough training on the subjects utilising a variety of proven adult learning teaching and facilitation techniques include the following:
- A presentation in a highly interactive manner
- Individual and group activities, interspersed throughout the sessions, along with appropriate case studies
- Video documentaries that will highlight the significant teaching features
Course Objectives
At the end of this Building Financial Acumen for Non-Financial Managers training course, you will learn to:
- Explain the role and interpretation of financial statements
- Communicate effectively with financial professionals using accounting terminology
- Review organizational performance using financial ratios and break-even analysis
- Implement budgetary control to compare actual performance with planned targets
- Evaluate investment projects through DCF and other appraisal methods
Target Audience
This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Sales and marketing executives
- Supply chain and project professionals
- Internal auditors and non-financial professionals
- Senior managers in manufacturing, marketing, and engineering
- Human resources, legal professionals, and consultants involved in strategic decision-making
Target Competencies
Organisational Impact
The Organisation will have the following benefits,
- Increasing awareness of accounting and finance roles
- Improving understanding of accounting systems and financial reports
- Enhancing contributions to financial discussions and decision-making
- Utilizing tools for effective financial control and management
- Identifying and managing business risks for sustainable growth
Personal Impact
At the end of this training course, the participants will gain the following,
- A deeper understanding of financial systems and statements
- Improved ability to contribute to financial discussions and management
- Skills to evaluate alternative actions for organizational improvement
- Effective communication with departments on financial matters
Course Outline
Understanding the Business & Financial Landscape
- Overview of the Business Environment
- Importance of Financial Management: Exploring the crucial role of financial management within organizations.
- Creating a Strategic Financial Plan: Developing a long-term financial strategy to guide business decisions.
- Purpose of Financial and Management Accounting: Examining the functions and objectives of financial and management accounting.
- Accounting Standards and Practices: Reviewing accounting conventions, policies, and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
- Executive Responsibilities in Corporate Governance: Understanding the role of executives in ensuring effective corporate governance.
Analyzing Financial Statements for Executive Decisions
- Distinguishing between internal and external financial data.
- Identifying the critical elements of published annual financial statements.
- Financial Performance Analysis
- Techniques for effective management of working capital.
- Indicators of Business Viability
Strategic Financial Decision-Making
- Determining when and why to finance a business.
- Exploring various sources and types of financing
- Determining the cost of financing
- Internal versus External Growth Strategies
- Restructuring Strategies
Capital Investment and Budget Management
- The importance of considering the time value of money in investment decisions.
- Understanding the steps involved in capital investment decisions.
- Basic Appraisal Methods: ARR and Payback.
- Discounted Cash Flow Techniques:
- NPV
- IRR
- Discounted cash flow analysis
- Profitability Index
- Risk and Uncertainty Management
Cost Management & Budget Control
- Understanding the role and significance of budgeting in business management.
- Assessing the relevance of different budgeting models for your business.
- Budget Preparation and Implementation
- Techniques for monitoring and controlling the budget.
- Using variance analysis to assess deviations from the budget.
- Decision-making through CVP and break-even analysis.
2026 Schedule & Fees
| Date | City | Language | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 28 Jun - 02 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 05 Jul - 09 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 12 Jul - 16 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 19 Jul - 23 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 26 Jul - 30 Jul, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 02 Aug - 06 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 09 Aug - 13 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 16 Aug - 20 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 23 Aug - 27 Aug, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 30 Aug - 03 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Sep - 10 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Sep - 17 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Sep - 24 Sep, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Sep - 01 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 04 Oct - 08 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 11 Oct - 15 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 18 Oct - 22 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 25 Oct - 29 Oct, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 01 Nov - 05 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 08 Nov - 12 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 15 Nov - 19 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 22 Nov - 26 Nov, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 29 Nov - 03 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 06 Dec - 10 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 13 Dec - 17 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 20 Dec - 24 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | English | USD 2,000 | Book |
| 27 Dec - 31 Dec, 2026 | Online | Arabic | USD 2,000 | Book |
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