Finance for Non-Finance Managers

Course Overview

This course simplifies financial concepts for non-finance professionals, enabling them to understand financial reports, make better decisions, and contribute to business performance.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand basic financial concepts and terminology
• Interpret financial statements
• Manage budgets and costs effectively
• Make financially informed decisions
• Understand financial impact of operational actions
• Communicate effectively with finance teams

Training Content

DAY 1 – Financial Fundamentals

Session 1: Introduction to finance for managers
Session 2: Understanding income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
Session 3: Key financial ratios and indicators
Session 4: Budgeting basics and cost control

DAY 2 – Financial Decision-Making

Session 5: Pricing and profitability analysis
Session 6: Financial planning and forecasting
Session 7: Evaluating investment decisions
Session 8: Linking financial performance to business goals