Finance Essentials for Business Leaders
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Module 1: Introduction to Finance5 Lessons
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Module 2: Financial Concepts and Principles5 Lessons
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Module 3: Financial Planning and Cash Flow Management5 Lessons
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Understanding the mechanics of financial planning process
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Building a cash flow budget and forecast to determine capital requirements
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Assessing potential sources of financing to support growth opportunities
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Managing cash flows throughout each financial year
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Monitoring business performance and managing outcomes
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Understanding the mechanics of financial planning process
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Module 4: Building Your Financial Model5 Lessons
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Defining the components of a financial model and its purpose
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Using Excel spreadsheets to develop a financial model
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Establishing key assumptions in building a financial model
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Applying valuation techniques to assess the value of your business
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Understanding the importance of scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
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Defining the components of a financial model and its purpose
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Module 5: The Financial Implications of Business Decisions5 Lessons
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Module 6: Interpreting Financial Data and Analyzing Performance5 Lessons
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Module 7: Managing Finance Through Your Business Life Cycle5 Lessons
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Module 8: The Requirements of a Modern-Day Finance Function5 Lessons
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Exploring the evolving role of finance in modern-day businesses
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Understanding the skills and competencies required in a modern-day finance team
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Identifying key areas where finance can provide value
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Applying technology to support finance functions
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Developing effective financial reporting structures and processes
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Exploring the evolving role of finance in modern-day businesses
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Module 9: Positioning Your Finance Team for Growth and Expansion5 Lessons
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Module 3: Financial Planning and Cash Flow Management
Dan Wells March 24, 2023
During this module, you will explore the power of financial planning and cash flow management. It is designed to give you the insight and knowledge to understand the mechanics of a financial planning process, build a cash flow budget and forecast that accurately predicts capital requirements.
You will learn how to assess potential sources of financing like bank loans, grants, or equity investment to support growth opportunities, create a long-term financial plan that is aligned with your business’ vision and mission, and monitor your business performance to make sure you are effectively managing outcomes.
This module will empower you to understand the real value of their businesses and ensure that it grows in a direction that aligns with your goals. With financial planning and cash flow management playing a vital role in business growth, you will learn the knowledge needed to be able to make informed decisions about the future of your business and to help maximize its growth potential.