Course Details

This course is appropriate for a wide range of professionals but not limited to:

• Non-financial managers seeking to strengthen their financial literacy.
• Department heads and supervisors responsible for budget or financial decisions.
• Business owners and entrepreneurs aiming to improve financial control.
• Project managers handling financial resources and cash flow.
• Finance, operations, and administrative professionals pursuing career advancement.

• Expert-led sessions with dynamic visual aids
• Comprehensive course manual to support practical application and reinforcement
• Interactive discussions addressing participants’ real-world projects and challenges
• Insightful case studies and proven best practices to enhance learning

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

• Interpret key financial statements and assess organizational financial health.
• Understand and apply key financial ratios for decision-making.
• Manage cash flow effectively to ensure business continuity and growth.
• Forecast, plan, and monitor working capital requirements.
• Identify and evaluate financing options and cost of capital.

DAY 1

Fundamentals of Finance and Cash Flow

• Welcome and introduction
• Pre-test
• Understanding the Role of Finance in Business Strategy
• Overview of Financial Statements: Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Cash Flow Statement
• The Relationship Between Profit, Liquidity, and Solvency
• Key Financial Terminologies and Concepts
• Introduction to Financial Ratios and Performance Indicators

DAY 2

• Financial Analysis and Decision Making
  Ratio Analysis: Liquidity, Profitability, Efficiency, and Leverage
• Break-Even and Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis
• Interpreting Trends and Variances in Financial Data
• Using Financial Information for Strategic Decision-Making
• Common Financial Pitfalls for Non-Finance Managers
• Exercise

DAY 3

Cash Flow Management and Forecasting

• Understanding Cash Flow vs. Profit
• Structure of the Cash Flow Statement (Operating, Investing, and Financing Activities)
• Building a Cash Flow Forecast: Steps and Tools
• Managing Working Capital (Receivables, Payables, and Inventory)Techniques for Improving Cash Flow Efficiency
• Workshop

DAY 4

Financing, Cost Control, and Investment

• Internal vs. External Sources of Financing
• Short-Term and Long-Term Funding Options
• Managing the Cost of Capital
• Evaluating Capital Investment Decisions (NPV, IRR, Payback)
• Cash Flow Implications of Financing Decisions
• Financial Risk Management: Interest Rate, Currency, and Liquidity Risks
• Group Activity

DAY 5

Financial Planning, Control, and Reporting

• Integrating Cash Flow Management into Financial Planning
• Financial Control Systems and Accountability
• Preparing Financial Reports for Management Review
• Communicating Financial Results to Non-Financial Stakeholders
• Post-test
• Certificate ceremony