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Finance for Non-Finance Leaders
For the Change Makers
Demystify finance and speak the language to drive business success
This course will be delivered at the iconic Shard building, in the heart of one of the world’s most cosmopolitan cities, London, where we combine facilities specifically designed for executive-level learning, with easy access to London’s international airports and transport hubs.
Are you an expert in your field but feel like there’s something that’s holding you back? The language of finance can feel overwhelming and at times, even frustrating. We’ve designed this programme to empower you to engage with financial information meaningfully and contribute to strategic conversations to ultimately drive business success. Over four and a half immersive days, hear from leading industry experts to unlock 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. This course is an essential tool to help maintain your organisation’s financial health. Participants will gain a deep understanding of key financial and accounting concepts, enabling you to integrate these insights into strategic planning to keep your organisation moving towards sustained success.
Demystify Financial and accounting jargon
Unlock The power of financial literacy
Empower Your organisation with the tools to drive business success
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Who is this programme for?
This course is about equipping you with the skills to interpret and analyse financial information and to give you that passport to understand and speak the language of business”
This course is essential for professionals who hold leadership or management roles across various industries but lack formal financial training.
Participants include
Jodie Lucas Course Director
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Operations Manager/Director
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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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Benefits of the programme
For you:
For your business:
Utilise costing data for strategic decision-making.
Feel less intimidated by financial data.
I believe that strong businesses are built on people, whatever their unique skillset, but pairing this with financial fluency creates real impact, especially in leadership roles Lisa Cherry Chief People Officer, Retail
Boost your confidence in handling the jargon used in accounting.
Understand the strategic importance of cost and cash flow management in maintaining financial health.
Improve your financial literacy and understand why the numbers matter and what they mean.
Recognise the strategic importance of budgets and forecasts in strategic planning and organisational success.
Understand how to get the most out of financial reports.
Make decisions by understanding the financial implications and analysing financial performance.
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Programme details 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.
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Day five
Morning
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Evening
Morning
Morning
Welcome dinner in London A chance to get to know your cohort and an introduction from the Pro Dean for External Relations.
An introduction to financial reporting and accounting standards Explore the context of financial reporting and statements and become familiar with annual reports and strategic analysis.
Identify and interpret financial trends Learn how to interrogate statement of profit and loss accounts, cash flow statements, and consolidated financial statements, allowing you to identify and interpret financial trends and anomalies.
Understand financial analysis approaches Gain an understanding of financial analysis approaches, and make informed and strategic financial decisions to evaluate financial health and performance effectively.
Explore costing and profitability analysis Delve into breakeven analysis, operational gearing/leverage, and costing and profitability analysis.
Engage with financial information
Identify financial trends
Afternoon
Afternoon
Afternoon
Afternoon
Drive organisational success
Optimise investment opportunities
Explore real-world case studies Delve into case studies and real-world financial statements and apply your learning to understanding your own organisation’s financial position.
Learn from an industry expert An evening guest lecture with an industry speaker from a ‘Big Four Professional Services firm’ . This event will include drinks and canapes, offering the opportunity to deepen your network.
Learn from an industry expert Build your professional network through a WBS hosted evening dinner in London with keynote speaker Kieran Maguire, host of the Price of Football podcast.
Evaluate and optimise investment opportunities Explore short- and long-term decision making and investment appraisal and gain the tools to evaluate and optimise investment opportunities for sustained business growth.
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Reasons to choose Warwick Business School
1-2-1 conversation Book an online 1-2-1 chat with our Business Development team, to discuss how the programme can maximise your potential for success.
Apply today We are always happy to talk through any queries, and support on building a business case for programme applicants.
At Warwick Business School, we believe that continuous development is imperative for both your personal progress and the success of your organisation. Attending an Executive Education programme is your opportunity to step away from the office and gain fresh perspectives on your organisational challenges. You will develop a network of likeminded executives and learn from our passionate
We know business leaders want to create a better world, a better society and a healthier organisation. We have the knowledge and experience to help you do that Camilla Jonsson Director of Executive Education
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and engaging faculty and industry professionals on the latest thinking.
They will encourage and champion you to develop your thinking and skillset, leaving you feeling ready to implement your learning and insights to your business in real time. We are proud that our suite of Executive Education programmes is ranked among the world’s top 30 in the Financial Times Executive Education Open Programme rankings.
Our experts Our finance experts have a wealth of academic and industry experience providing you with the latest insights and knowledge to drive business success.
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Jodie Lucas Associate Professor (Accounting group)
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Matt Davies Associate Professor
A rione Appleby-McQueenie Business and Portfolio Development Manager, Executive Education
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One of the highlights of the programme was the interactive sessions, which translated complex financial concepts into clear, actionable insights. I’ve already started applying what I learned to budgeting discussions, project evaluations and forecasting Enyled Zamora Molero Senior C&I Engineer
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