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
Module 9: Positioning Your Finance Team for Growth and Expansion
Dan Wells March 24, 2023
This module will give you an in-depth understanding of what it takes to build a high-performing finance function, giving you the confidence to develop your team to the next level. It is designed to give you the tools and strategies needed to structure the team appropriately, recruit the right team members, and develop their core skills.
In this module, we cover five key topics: determining the ideal structure for your finance function, recruiting the right team members, and training them to deliver the results you need, leveraging technology solutions for improved accuracy and efficiency, and measuring the overall success of your finance function.
By taking this module, you will be able to create a valuable finance function capable of meeting your business goals. You’ll gain insights on how to select the right team members and structure your finance department for maximum efficiency. You’ll also learn how to leverage technology solutions so you can measure success faster and more accurately.