The British Academy for Training and Development offers this training program in Finance for Non-Finance Managers, designed specifically to empower managers from non-financial backgrounds with the financial literacy necessary to make informed, responsible, and strategic decisions. In today's competitive business environment, understanding financial concepts is essential for all managers, regardless of their department.

This course demystifies financial language, tools, and processes, allowing managers to interpret reports, manage budgets, evaluate performance, and communicate effectively with finance teams. Through clear and practical instruction, participants will gain the confidence to apply financial knowledge in real-world scenarios and contribute more effectively to their organizations' success.

Who Should Attend?

• Managers and supervisors from non-financial departments.

• Professionals responsible for budget oversight or cost control.

• Mid-level leaders aiming to improve their financial understanding.

• Project managers working with financial data or reporting.

Knowledge and Benefits:

After completing the program, participants will be able to master the following:

• Understand the fundamental principles of corporate finance.

• Interpret and analyze financial statements accurately.

• Apply budgeting and forecasting techniques in managerial decisions.

• Evaluate business performance using key financial ratios.

• Communicate more effectively with finance departments and stakeholders.

• Introduction to Finance in the Managerial Context

  • The role of finance in business decision-making.

  • Financial vs. managerial accounting: key differences.

  • Understanding the responsibilities of non-finance managers.

• Key Financial Statements Explained

  • Purpose and structure of the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.

  • The relationships between the financial statements.

  • Common terminology and how to read financial reports.

• Understanding the Balance Sheet

  • Assets, liabilities, and equity: what they represent.

  • Working capital and solvency considerations.

  • Interpreting a company’s financial position.

• Income Statement Analysis

  • Revenue, cost of goods sold, and operating expenses.

  • Gross profit, operating profit, and net income.

  • Margins and profitability indicators.

• Cash Flow and Business Liquidity

  • Differentiating between cash flow and profit.

  • Operating, investing, and financing activities.

  • Identifying cash flow issues and managing liquidity.

• Financial Planning and Forecasting

  • The purpose of forecasting and its tools.

  • Techniques for creating realistic financial forecasts.

  • Aligning forecasts with business goals.

• Budgeting for Managers

  • Types of budgets: operational, capital, and flexible.

  • Budget preparation and the role of assumptions.

  • Monitoring and controlling budget performance.

• Cost Concepts in Managerial Finance

  • Fixed, variable, and mixed costs.

  • Break-even analysis and contribution margin.

  • Cost behavior and its impact on decisions.

• Financial Ratios and Business Performance

  • Liquidity, profitability, efficiency, and leverage ratios.

  • Benchmarking and interpreting ratio results.

  • Identifying trends and red flags in financial health.

• Using Financial Insight in Managerial Decisions

  • Linking financial data to strategic goals.

  • Assessing project feasibility using financial indicators.

  • Enhancing decision-making through financial awareness.