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Finance for Non-Financial Non-Executive Directors

This course covers the fundamental finance practicalities and skills that you need to understand, analyse and advise on the performance and strategy of a company as a non-financial, non-executive director.

When you’re presented with a board pack, do you know the right questions to ask?

This masterclass covers what you need to know with regard to the finance of a business, including reading the financials of a board report and effectively judging a business's performance off the back of it. 

Let's work together to enhance your board-level finance skillset in 2024.

£875+VAT

This course includes:

  • 2 hours of on-demand footage
  • 2 articles
  • 2 downloadable resources
  • 2 group sessions
  • Certificate of completion
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Overview

Finance has a huge impact on the strategy and governance of a business, making it a vital element for all directors to understand. With every decision being impacted by the finances of a business, it can be a daunting aspect for any executive director, especially those who do not come from a financial background.

This course has been designed to take away those fears, simplifying different areas and making it a much easier concept to understand and interact with on a daily basis.

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Who can take part?

The masterclass is suitable for non-financial non-executive directors looking to enhance their financial skillset.

Learning outcomes

You will be able to:

  • Explain key accounting concepts and financial ratios, their benefits and limitations
  • Evaluate elements of the financial statements of different companies including; Profit & Loss statements; balance sheet; cash flow statements; the notes; and their relationships.
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Course content 

1

Introduction: what do you need to know about finance

  • Duties and risks of being a director
  • Financial accounting concepts - foundations for every Director
  • The importance of working capital case analysis

2

Dissecting financial statements: exercise-based

  • Income statements
  • Balance sheets
  • Cash flow statements
  • What do financial ratios mean
  • How to interpret internal management accounting information, board reports, budgets
  • What questions to ask

"The Finance for Non-Financial Executives Course was great. It was engaging, informative and educational, focusing on many of the key fundamentals necessary for board-level competence in this area. Abdulkader and Shabnam make a great team!"

 

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