Finance for Non-financial Managers

Course Overview

Companies are composed of a number of job roles and varying degrees of responsibility. Some roles are so different that two people within the same company may never come in contact with each other over the entire length of their employment. All employees, though, are working towards the same goal—the financial success of the company. However, individuals cannot be expected to contribute to the financial success of the company unless they understand the principles upon which finance is based. In this course, you will explore the fundamentals of finance and discover how all areas of the company contribute to its financial well-being.

Duration

18 hours. Training times can be arranged in more manageable sessions of 3 hours over 6 days.

Delivery Method

Training times can be arranged according to your date and times requirements, delivered virtually or on-site at your premises by one of our professional facilitators. Alternatively, you can join a virtual public course by clicking on the Register Now button.

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for business professionals who intend to pursue a career in finance or managers who are interested in understanding the fundamental principles of finance.

Prerequisites

Windows® Office Excel Level 1 is the only prerequisite skill. You might be interested in the following related courses: Problem-Solving Skills, Negotiating Skills, Business Presentations, and Advanced Communication Skills.

Course Content

1. Budgeting Fundamentals

• Budgeting benefits
• Budgeting methods

2. Managing a Budget

• Prepare a budget
• Control a budget

3. Exploring The Ground Rules of Finance

• Who needs finance
• Track revenue and expenses

4. Using Financial Statements

• The income statement
• The balance sheet
• The cash flow statement

5. Evaluating Performance

• Make comparisons
• Determine liquidity
• Determine activity
• Determine profitability
• Determine solvency

6. Making Investment Decisions

• The investment decision-making process
• Conduct a CVP analysis
• Project appraisal techniques

Appendix A: Market Demand Calculation Details

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Appendix C: Activity Worksheets

The Secret to Success

Short courses are an easy and effective way to upskill your people. This enables them to apply their new knowledge in your workplace immediately.