Day 1:
Foundations of Financial Analysis
Understanding financial statements: Balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
Key financial ratios and their implications for decision-making.
Introduction to value chain analysis and its role in financial strategy.
Overview of regulatory frameworks governing financial reporting.
Day 2:
Investment Appraisal and Capital Budgeting
Techniques for evaluating investment opportunities: NPV, IRR, and payback period.
Conducting sensitivity and scenario analyses to assess project viability.
Aligning capital budgeting decisions with organizational goals.
Case study: Analyzing a real-world investment proposal.
Day 3:
Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis
Principles of effective budgeting and forecasting processes.
Developing rolling forecasts to adapt to changing conditions.
Performing variance analysis to identify root causes of deviations.
Best practices for presenting financial projections to stakeholders.
Day 4:
Risk Management and Compliance
Identifying and quantifying financial risks using qualitative and quantitative methods.
Mitigating risks through hedging strategies and contingency planning.
Navigating compliance requirements related to financial disclosures.
Emerging trends in ESG reporting and their impact on risk management.
Day 5:
Strategic Decision-Making and Communication
Integrating financial and non-financial data to support holistic decision-making.
Crafting persuasive business cases for strategic initiatives.
Communicating financial insights effectively to diverse audiences.
Capstone exercise: Presenting a strategic recommendation based on financial analysis.
