Training on Financial Acumen for Leaders Course

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Develop a strong foundation in financial principles and concepts
• Enhance financial analysis and decision-making skills
• Improve strategic thinking and business acumen
• Understand the impact of financial performance on organizational success
• Communicate financial information effectively to stakeholders

Course Outline:

Module 1: Financial Fundamentals for Leaders

• Financial statements: income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement
• Key financial ratios and performance indicators (KPIs)
• Budgeting and financial planning
• Cost accounting and management
• Financial forecasting and modeling

Module 2: Financial Analysis and Decision Making

• Ratio analysis and financial performance evaluation
• Profitability analysis and cost management
• Investment appraisal and capital budgeting
• Risk assessment and management
• Decision analysis and scenario planning

Module 3: Financial Strategy and Business Performance

• Financial strategy development and implementation
• Linking finance to business strategy
• Driving operational efficiency and profitability
• Measuring and managing financial performance
• Creating a culture of financial accountability

Module 4: Financial Leadership and Communication

• Communicating financial information to stakeholders
• Financial storytelling and presentation skills
• Building financial literacy within the organization
• Developing financial talent and teams
• Leading change and driving financial transformation

Module 5: Financial Markets and Economic Environment

• Understanding financial markets and instruments
• Economic indicators and their impact on business
• Financial risk management
• Global financial trends and challenges
• Ethical considerations in finance

Module 6: Financial Technology (FinTech) and Innovation

• Emerging financial technologies and their implications
• Digital transformation and financial operations
• Data analytics and business intelligence
• Cyber security and fraud prevention
• FinTech disruption and opportunities

Module 7: Mergers, Acquisitions, and Divestitures

• Financial valuation and due diligence
• Merger and acquisition strategies
• Integration and post-merger integration
• Divestitures and asset disposal
• Financial implications of corporate restructuring

Module 8: Corporate Governance and Financial Ethics

• Corporate governance principles and best practices
• Financial reporting and disclosure
• Fraud prevention and detection
• Ethical decision-making in finance
• Sustainability and corporate social responsibility

Module 9: Advanced Financial Modeling and Forecasting

• Advanced financial modeling techniques
• Sensitivity analysis and risk modeling
• Forecasting and scenario planning
• Financial planning and analysis (FP&A)
• Financial dashboard and reporting

Module 10: Strategic Financial Management

• Creating a value-driven organization
• Total shareholder return (TSR) and shareholder value creation
• Enterprise risk management
• Strategic financial planning
• Leading the finance function for future success

Customized Training

This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.

Requirements

Participants need to be proficient in English.

Training Fee

The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.

Certification

A certificate from Ideal Sense & Workplace Solutions is awarded upon successful completion.

Accommodation

Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.

Payment

Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealsense.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:

Email: outreach@idealsense.org

Mobile: +254759708394