Course Overview
The “Financial Planning and Analysis” programme is a 12-week course designed to equip participants with the skills to effectively plan, analyze, and manage financial performance. Participants will learn to develop budgets, create financial forecasts, and conduct in-depth financial analysis to support strategic decision-making. Through real-world case studies and practical applications, this course ensures that participants can drive business success through data-driven financial planning. 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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