Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Course Code: IEF-1103
Course Instructor: Mike Osikoya
Category: Managerial Finance
Credit Hours: 48
Course Duration: 24 Days
Cost: GHS 3,000.00

 

Course Overview

The “Financial Planning and Analysis” programme is a 12-week course designed to equip professionals with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively plan, analyze, and manage an organization’s financial performance. This comprehensive program covers the principles of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, enabling participants to make informed decisions that drive business success. The course is ideal for finance professionals, managers, and business owners who want to enhance their financial planning and analysis capabilities.

 

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Course Content

The course is structured into twelve modules, each of which focuses on crucial areas of financial planning and analysis. To guarantee that the subject is fully understood and applied in real-world situations, the modules comprise lectures, case studies, practical exercises, and assessments.

The course outline ensures that participants gain a thorough understanding of financial planning and analysis, empowering them to drive business success through effective financial management. The curriculum allows participants to:

» Understand FP&A fundamentals, key concepts, and its role in business strategy and decision-making.

» Learn to analyze balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements using financial reporting standards.

» Create and manage various types of budgets and use forecasting techniques for strategic planning.

» Develop skills in building financial models and conducting scenario and sensitivity analysis for business decisions.

» Use KPIs, performance dashboards, and benchmarking to measure and manage business performance.

» Evaluate capital investments using NPV, IRR, and payback period techniques, and manage investment risks.

» Align financial plans with business strategies, and utilize financial software, data analytics, and automation tools in FP&A processes.

 

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Key Takeaways

 

By the end of this programme,  participants will:

» Understand the basics and importance of financial planning and analysis.

» Create and analyze financial statements to evaluate business performance.

» Develop effective budgets and use financial forecasting techniques.

» Build and apply financial models to support business decisions.

» Measure and manage business performance using KPIs and performance dashboards.

» Evaluate and manage capital investments and optimize working capital.

» Identify and mitigate financial risks, and align financial planning with overall business strategy using technology.

 

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Target Audience

 

The following categories can register for the programme:

» Finance professionals seeking to enhance their FP&A skills.

» Business managers and executives responsible for financial planning and analysis.

» Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to improve their financial management capabilities.

» Accountants and financial analysts interested in advancing their careers.

» Students and academics pursuing studies in finance and business management.

 

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