Finance for Non-Financial Managers
About this course

Overview

Plenty of managers own a budget without ever having been taught to read accounts. This closes that gap. Enough to follow the statements, run your budget with confidence, hold your own in a conversation with the CFO, and recognise when a number in front of you looks wrong.

What you will be able to do

Learning outcomes

  • Understand the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
  • Interpret the ratios that matter to their area
  • Plan and control a budget
  • Explain the financial impact of decisions
  • Engage credibly in financial discussions
What the course sets out to do

Course objectives

  • Read the three main financial statements
  • Interpret key financial ratios
  • Manage a departmental budget
  • Link operational decisions to financial results
  • Communicate confidently with finance colleagues
Course content

Modules

01

Financial Statements Explained

Demystifies the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.

02

Reading the Numbers

Interprets ratios and trends without needing an accounting background.

03

Budgeting Basics

Plans, monitors, and controls a departmental budget.

04

Cost and Profit

Shows how costs, pricing, and volume drive profitability.

05

Cash and Working Capital

Explains why cash and profit are not the same thing.

06

Talking to Finance

Builds the vocabulary for credible conversations with finance teams.

Who it is for

Target audience

Operational managers and team leaders outside the finance function who manage budgets or results.

Before you start

Prerequisites

None. Built for managers with no accounting background.

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