Introduction to Financial Management

• Basic principles of financial management
• Understanding how accounting information flows through a business
• Key finance terms and concepts made simple
• Interactive elements: Practical scenarios, role-playing, and video examples

Understanding Financial Statements

Overview of the main financial statements:

• Statement of Financial Position
• Statement of Comprehensive Income
• Statement of Cash Flows
• How to interpret financial statements from a non-finance perspective
• Group exercises on reading and understanding financial documents

Budgeting and Financial Planning

• Introduction to budgeting and forecasting for non-financial roles
• Budget management techniques: setting, tracking, and adjusting budgets
• Practical methods for using budgets to manage resources
• Group activities on creating and managing simple budgets

Key Financial Ratios for Non-Finance Professionals

• Introduction to financial ratios: liquidity, operating, and profitability
• How ratios provide insights into financial health
• Simple ratio calculations and their relevance

Managing Cash Flow and Working Capital

• The basics of cash flow management
• Understanding the cash flow cycle and its impact on business operations
• Tips for managing working capital effectively
• Practical applications for cash flow management in day-to-day operations

Making Financial Decisions with Confidence

• Using basic financial data to support decision-making
• How financial management principles apply to business projects
• Tools and techniques for increasing efficiency and managing risks
• Real-world scenarios to apply learning in a safe environment

Performance Management and Cost Control

• Introduction to performance management from a finance perspective
• Techniques for tracking performance using financial indicators
• Simple ways to control costs and improve efficiency

Practical Applications and Final Assessment

• Hands-on exercises covering key concepts
• Final assessment to reinforce learning