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Mode of delivery: Online Course

Course code: AFB13O

Duration: 3 days

Fee: £2,204.00 + VAT

CPD Hours: 18

Course Overview

This course provides managers with essential tools to make informed financial decisions and drive organisational performance. It covers financial statement interpretation, key accounting principles, risk-return analysis, and working capital optimization. Participants will also gain practical skills in budgeting, cost control, investment appraisal, and long-term planning, while learning how to align financial strategies with stakeholder expectations through integrated reporting.

Agenda

Day—1 Strategic Financial Management Foundations

Interpreting financial statements for managerial decisions
Key accounting concepts and regulatory frameworks
Measuring risk and return in managerial investment decisions

Day—2 Budgeting, Cash Flow, and Cost Control

Cash flow analysis and working capital optimization
Advanced budgeting techniques and variance analysis
Cost behaviour, strategic cost management, and break-even tools

Day—3 Investment Analysis and Stakeholder Financial Strategy

Capital budgeting and investment appraisal methods
Long-term financial planning and project estimation
Stakeholder accountability and integrated (triple bottom line) reporting

Course Review

Summary and recap of key learning objectives
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Target Audience

Mid- to senior-level managers with budget or financial decision responsibilities
Department heads and business unit leaders seeking stronger financial acumen
Project managers involved in capital planning or cost estimation
Non-finance professionals (e.g., HR, operations, marketing) who manage budgets or resources
Senior functional leaders aiming to improve cross-functional financial communication
Business analysts and planning professionals supporting strategic decision-making
Entrepreneurs or startup founders seeking practical finance knowledge for scaling operations
Public sector managers responsible for financial oversight or reporting
Professionals preparing for executive roles or cross-functional leadership positions
MBA or executive education participants looking to strengthen finance competencies

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to implement a successful strategy that enables you to:

Develop the ability to interpret key financial statements for effective managerial decision-making.
Understand fundamental accounting principles and relevant financial regulations.
Evaluate investment options by analysing risk and return in a managerial context.
Analyse cash flow to optimize working capital and support operational efficiency.
Apply advanced budgeting methods and interpret variance reports to guide financial planning.
Understand cost behaviour and use cost management tools, including break-even analysis, to support decisions.
Use capital budgeting techniques (e.g., NPV, IRR) to appraise investment opportunities.
Prepare long-term financial plans and accurate project estimates to support strategic goals.
Recognise the importance of stakeholder reporting and apply triple bottom line principles.