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Overview Demystify finance and speak the language to drive business success.
Key information
This course will give you with the tools to evaluate and optimise investment opportunities for sustained business growth and to drive organisational success. To consolidate the programmes learning objectives, you will be invited to join an evening guest lecture with an Industry Guest Speaker. The course will also include a welcome dinner in London, which will give you a chance for you to get to know your cohort and an introduction from Pro Dean for External Relations. Who is this course for? Professionals who hold leaderships or management roles across various industries but lack formal financial training such as: ■ General Manager
Jodie Lucas Course Director
Duration
4.5 days
It’s easy to feel sidelined by financial jargon or frustrated by not being able to confidently voice your ideas when financial data comes into play. We want to provide you with the tools to make data driven decisions, transforming you from a spectator, to a game-changer. Whether you work in HR, marketing, operations, or another area in the business, we’ve designed this programme to empower you to engage with financial information meaningfully and contribute to strategic conversations to ultimately drive business success. Course content This course is designed to empower you to confidently engage with financial and accounting jargon and understand why the numbers matter and what they mean. You’ll gain the insights and skills to engage with financial information meaningfully and contribute to strategic conversations to ultimately drive business success. You’ll learn from leading industry experts, over four and a half immersive days at The Shard. We’ll introduce you to the basics of financial reporting and the rules that guide it. Through the exploration of case studies and real-world financial statements you’ll begin to demystify financial reporting and analysis and start to applying your learning to understanding your own organisations financial position.
Location
London – The Shard
“Accounting is the language of business” Warren Buffett famously said. But what if you can’t speak it fluently? Our Finance for Non- Finance Leaders programme is your key to unlocking the power of financial literacy. This isn’t just a course; it’s your passport to decoding complex financial jargon, aligning your initiatives with business goals, communicating confidently with finance teams and making data-driven decisions that resonate.”
Format
Part-time
Website
wbs.ac.uk/go/finance
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What will I learn
■ Operations Manager/Director ■ Marketing Manager/Director
Develop an understanding of corporate annual reports and master the interpretation of key financial statements. Understand key areas of the financial statements and utilise financial ratios to evaluate profitability, liquidity, and solvency, enhancing decision-making capabilities. Recognise the critical role of budgets and forecasts in strategic planning. Appreciate the strategic importance of cost and cash flow management in maintaining financial health and gain insights into capital investment decisions to drive long-term growth and value creation.
■ HR Manager/Director ■ Sales Manager/Director ■ Project Manager/Director ■ IT Manager/Director ■ Small Business owners/entrepreneurs (especially start up) ■ Consultants (non-financial)
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