Finance For Non-Finance Managers

The course aims to provide a clear understanding of finance fundamentals, explain key procedures, interpret financial reports such as Profit & Loss statements and Balance Sheets, identify critical issues and warning signals, assess key performance benchmarks to drive revenue and margins, and evaluate capital spending.

Course Aim

This programme is designed to provide learners with a practical understanding of finance, tailored specifically for non-finance managers. Delivered by an experienced training academy, the course ensures you gain current, industry-relevant knowledge and skills to interpret financial reports, assess key performance indicators, and make informed financial decisions. Upon successful completion, you will be awarded a CPD Accredited Certificate. The course format is particularly suitable for those who prefer the flexibility of studying finance online while developing essential management skills.

Course Delivery

The training will be conducted in a live virtual environment over Zoom. The instructor provides real-time demonstrations, guidance, and feedback, closely replicating the experience of learning with a personal trainer. This interactive format ensures a practical and engaging learning experience, allowing participants to apply key financial concepts effectively as they learn.

Course Topics

• Understanding the Profit & Loss Account (Income Statement)
• The Balance Sheet explained and analysed
• Cash Flow Statements explained and their importance
• Accruals and the difference between Cash and Profit
• Key financial ratios and how to interpret them
• Ratio analysis applied to real company accounts
• Case studies of real companies to bring accounts to life
• CAPEX, OPEX, and Asset Management
• Management of working capital
• The importance of liquidity and cash-flow control
• Cost control and management; categorisation of costs
• Trading margin and strategies to improve revenue
• Break-even analysis: concept and application
• How business plans and investments are assessed
• Concepts of Budgets and Forecasts
• Using financial data to achieve business targets
• How companies sometimes improve their accounts presentation

Perquisites

There are no prerequisites for this programme. This course is suitable for anyone management interested in developing their financial skills, regardless of prior experience.

Why Choose This Course?

• Designed by professional event managers and experienced tutors
• Delivered live virtually over zoom
• Fully CPD Accredited, with certificate awarded upon successful completion
• Practical with plenty of exercises for hands-on experience
• Recognised internationally