Strategic Finance
Make Financial Strategy a Competitive Weapon
Organisations with sophisticated financial strategy outperform peers by 20% on shareholder returns over a 10-year period.
The Challenge
Many finance functions remain focused on reporting and compliance rather than contributing to strategic decision-making and value creation.
The Solution
Transform the finance function from a reporting operation into a strategic partner that drives investment decisions and value creation.
Programme Overview
Strategic financial management, corporate finance, investment analysis, capital structure, financial risk management, and value creation.
Who This Is For
What You'll Achieve
- Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the accounting framework & how it is used in organisational decision-making
- Be able to develop and interpret financial statements & accounting reports
- Be able to evaluate how managers use accounting strategies for communication with internal & external stakeholders
- Be able to use accounts for evaluating, motivating, and coordinating employees
Programme Sessions
5-Day Certification Programme
Covers: What Is Finance, Basic Accounting Concept, Understanding Financial Management and Security Market, and 1 more topics
Topics covered:
- L1.1
What Is Finance
- L1.2
Basic Accounting Concept
- L1.3
Understanding Financial Management and Security Market
- L1.4
Understanding the Financial Security Market
Covers: Introduction to Financial Strategy and Planning, Financial Planning and Forecasting, The Key Financial Statements, and 6 more topics
Topics covered:
- L2.1
Introduction to Financial Strategy and Planning
- L2.2
Financial Planning and Forecasting
- L2.3
The Key Financial Statements
- L2.4
The Balance Sheet
- L2.5
The Statement of Cash Flow
- L2.6
Financial Statement Analysis
- L2.7
Business Intelligence
- L2.8
Internal and External Constraints of Strategy
- L2.9
Stakeholder Conflicts
Covers: Financial Data, Sources of Financial Data, Income and Asset Value Measurement System, and 4 more topics
Topics covered:
- L3.1
Financial Data
- L3.2
Sources of Financial Data
- L3.3
Income and Asset Value Measurement System
- L3.4
Financial Instruments
- L3.5
Unit 4 : Analysis and Financial Planning
- L3.6
Cash Flow Analysis and Financial Planning
- L3.7
Performance Measurement in Strategic Finance
Covers: Overview of Working Capital Management, Cash and Marketable Securities Management, Receivables, Payables and Inventory Management
Topics covered:
- L4.1
Overview of Working Capital Management
- L4.2
Cash and Marketable Securities Management
- L4.3
Receivables, Payables and Inventory Management
Covers: Short Term Financing, Returns, Spreads and Yields, The Valuation of Long Term Securities
Topics covered:
- L5.1
Short Term Financing
- L5.2
Returns, Spreads and Yields
- L5.3
The Valuation of Long Term Securities
Covers: Risk and Return, Operating and Financial Leverage, Capital Structure, and 1 more topics
Topics covered:
- L6.1
Risk and Return
- L6.2
Operating and Financial Leverage
- L6.3
Capital Structure
- L6.4
Cost of Capital
Covers: Business Valuation, Mergers and Acquisitions
Topics covered:
- L7.1
Business Valuation
- L7.2
Mergers and Acquisitions
Covers: Treasury an Introduction, Accounts and Audit of Treasury Operations
Topics covered:
- L8.1
Treasury an Introduction
- L8.2
Accounts and Audit of Treasury Operations
Competencies Developed
Be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the accounting framework & how it is used in organisational decision-making
Assess the importance of an accounting framework for the implementation of business strategy
Analyse the risks of financial business decisions; Evaluate the impact of ‘creative accounting’ techniques when making strategic decisions
Be able to develop and interpret financial statements & accounting reports
Evaluate the sources of financial data that can be used to inform organisational strategy
Interpret financial statements and accounting reports to assess the viability of an organisation; Recommend, with justifications, methods and tools that allow businesses to analyse financial statements & accounting reports
Be able to evaluate how managers use accounting strategies for communication with internal & external stakeholders
Review accounting strategies managers use to communicate with internal & external stakeholders
Make recommendations to an organisation based on the analysis and interpretation of the financial information; Determine the impact of a business proposal on internal and external stakeholders’ buy-in
Be able to use accounts for evaluating, motivating, and coordinating employees
Review how accounts can be used for performance management and appraisal
Explain the benefits of budgeting for improved communication, planning, coordination, and evaluation of employees; Assess the importance of cash flow management when evaluating, motivating, and coordinating employees
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Fees & Payment
Pay in Full
£1,200
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