Finance for Non-Finance Managers is designed to equip managers with the financial knowledge and business acumen needed to make better decisions and drive organizational performance. The program provides a practical understanding of financial statements, profitability, budgeting, cost management, cash flow, and value creation. Through real-world business scenarios and interactive discussions, participants will learn how financial information supports planning, resource allocation, performance evaluation, and strategic decision-making.
Explain the role of finance in organizations and assess how decisions within their areas of responsibility affect revenue, costs, profit, and cash.
Interpret the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement to understand profitability, financial position, and liquidity, and explain how the three statements are connected.
Analyse business performance using fundamental profitability, liquidity, and efficiency measures and interpret the results to support informed business decisions.
Differentiate between fixed and variable costs, apply contribution and break-even concepts, and assess their impact on profitability and pricing decisions
Explain the budgeting process, interpret budget variances, and take appropriate corrective actions to improve cost control and financial performance.
Developed by: Beacon FinTrain
| Date | Tenure | Modality | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 04 Oct | 4 Days | Face To Face | Degla Plaza, Beacon Premises |
| 29 Nov | 4 Days | Face To Face | Degla Plaza, Beacon Premises |
The Three Forms of Business Organization
Key drivers: revenue, cost, profit, and cash flow
Income statement → profitability
Balance sheet → financial position
Cash flow → liquidity
Linking the 3 statements
Reading a real example
Why financial analysis matters
Profitability ratios (margin)
Liquidity ratios (current ratio)
Efficiency ratios (basic turnover)
Interpreting results & limitations
Practical Case
Risk & Defining Risk
Risk Aversion
Characteristics of different types of Risks
Types of risk (Default, Inflation, Maturity, liquidity)
Estimating Interest Rate
Capital Asset Pricing Model
Fixed vs. variable costs
Contribution concept
Break-even logic (conceptual)
Cost impact on decisions
Worked example: pricing a service
Quality
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