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
Participants 7430
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Module 8: The Requirements of a Modern-Day Finance Function
Dan Wells March 24, 2023
The modern-day finance function has taken on a range of new roles and responsibilities, enabling businesses to succeed in an ever-changing environment. This module looks at how finance teams can stay ahead of the curve by building the right skills, competencies, and processes to remain effective in today’s ever-evolving landscape.
The module explores the changing nature of finance and its importance to a business, as well as how it can drive value in areas such as digital transformation and customer experience. It also looks at ways to use technology to support the function, providing guidance on developing effective financial reporting structures and processes that are optimized for the digital era.
By the end of this module, you will understand what it takes to build a successful modern-day finance function and how to leverage their expertise in areas such as data analytics and business partnering to provide real value for your company. With the right skills, knowledge and processes at their disposal, businesses can unlock their potential and drive sustainable success.