Day 1:
Introduction to Financial Analysis & Key Financial Statements
Understanding Financial Statements: Introduction to balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
The Role of Financial Data in Decision-Making: The importance of financial analysis for executive management.
Key Financial Ratios: Learn to calculate and interpret profitability, liquidity, and solvency ratios.
Real-World Application: Case studies on analyzing and interpreting financial statements for business decisions.
Day 2:
Budgeting & Forecasting for Non-Financial Professionals
Basics of Budgeting: Principles of budget creation, cost categorization, and allocation.
Financial Forecasting: Techniques for predicting future financial performance.
Variance Analysis: How to measure and manage deviations from the budget.
Practical Exercise: Developing and reviewing budgets and forecasts for a business unit.
Day 3:
Understanding Profitability & Cost Management
Profitability Analysis: Identifying key drivers of profitability and evaluating income sources.
Cost Management: How to assess and manage fixed and variable costs effectively.
Break-even Analysis: Tools to calculate and understand break-even points.
Case Study: Analyzing cost structures and profitability in a real-world scenario.
Day 4:
Financial Risk Management & Strategic Planning
Risk Identification and Analysis: Techniques for assessing financial risks in the business environment.
Integrating Financial Analysis into Strategic Planning: How financial data guides long-term strategic decisions.
Cash Flow Management: Ensuring adequate cash flow for business operations and growth.
Interactive Session: Risk assessment and strategy formulation based on financial reports.
Day 5:
Communication & Presentation of Financial Data
Effective Communication of Financial Information: How to present financial insights in non-technical terms.
Using Financial Data for Executive Decision-Making: How executives use financial information to set direction.
Stakeholder Engagement: Techniques for discussing financial performance with various stakeholders.
Capstone Exercise: Final project where participants analyze a company’s financial health and present strategic recommendations to a panel.
