
Advanced Finance - Financial Strategy
Course ID: 260105 0101 011ESH
Course Dates : 05/01/2026 Course Duration : 5 Studying Day/s Course Location: London, United Kingdom
Language: Bilingual
Course Category: Professional and CPD Training Programs
Course Subcategories:
Business Decision Making Corporate Finance Corporate Strategy Financial Analysis Strategic Management
Course Certified By: ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training
* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate
Certification Will Be Issued:
From London, United Kingdom
Introduction
This program focuses on how finance drives strategy. It goes beyond accounting and reporting. The emphasis is on decision-making, capital allocation, and long-term value creation.
Participants will examine how financial strategy supports growth, resilience, and competitive advantage. The course connects financial theory with real business practice. It reflects how senior leaders actually make financial decisions.
The program addresses uncertainty, risk, and capital constraints. It looks at financing choices, investment trade-offs, and performance measurement. The content is practical and analytical.
Over five days, participants will work through frameworks, models, and case-based discussions. The goal is to strengthen financial judgment at a strategic level.
Objectives
Design and evaluate financial strategies aligned with business goals
Make informed capital allocation and investment decisions
Assess funding structures and cost of capital implications
Manage financial risk at an enterprise level
Interpret financial performance from a strategic perspective
Support executive-level financial decision-making with confidence
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for:
Senior and mid-level finance professionals
CFOs, finance directors, and controllers
Strategy, corporate development, and investment managers
Business leaders with financial responsibility
Professionals preparing for senior finance or leadership roles
A solid understanding of financial fundamentals is expected.
Training Method
• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts
Program Support
This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.
Course Agenda
Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection
Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
Week 1
Day 1: Financial Strategy and Value Creation
* Role of finance in corporate strategy
* Value creation and value drivers
* Strategic financial objectives
* Linking business models to financial outcomes
Day 2: Capital Structure and Financing Strategy
* Equity vs. debt decisions
* Cost of capital and value impact
* Financing growth and expansion
* Dividend and payout policies
Day 3: Investment and Capital Allocation Decisions
* Capital budgeting techniques
* Strategic investment appraisal
* Portfolio management and prioritization
* Managing capital under constraints
Day 4: Financial Risk and Strategic Control
* Financial risk types and exposure
* Risk management frameworks
* Liquidity, solvency, and resilience
* Performance measurement and KPIs
Day 5: Advanced Financial Decision-Making
* Mergers, acquisitions, and valuation logic
* Scenario analysis and strategic forecasting
* Financial strategy in volatile environments
* Integrating finance into executive decisions



















































