Finance for Non-Finance Managers Course

The Finance for Non-Finance Managers course is designed to provide non-financial professionals with a comprehensive understanding of finance and accounting principles. The course covers essential financial concepts, including financial statements, budgeting, financial analysis, and cash flow management. 

The course is interactive, with practical exercises and case studies that enable participants to apply their learning to real-world situations.

Course Outline:

The Finance for Non-Finance Managers course typically covers the following topics:

Introduction to Financial Statements

• Understanding the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement

• Key financial ratios and metrics

• Analyzing financial statements

Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Developing a budget

• Variance analysis and forecasting

• Understanding costs and profit margins

Financial Analysis

• Ratio analysis and trend analysis

• Interpreting financial data

• Identifying financial risks

Cash Flow Management

• Understanding cash flow and liquidity

• Forecasting cash flow

• Managing working capital

Investment Appraisal Techniques

• Introduction to investment appraisal

• Net present value (NPV), internal rate of return (IRR) and payback period

• Assessing investment opportunities

Corporate Finance

• Understanding the role of finance in a business

• Capital structure and financing decisions

• Cost of capital and capital budgeting

Financial Strategy and Decision-Making

• Linking financial data to business strategy

• Making financial decisions based on data and analysis

• Communicating financial information to stakeholders

The course typically runs for two to three days, depending on the level of detail covered in each topic. The course can be delivered in-person or online and can be tailored to meet the specific needs of a particular organization or group.