Finance for Non-financial Managers

  • Course Details:

    Ref: FM1 Length: 1 Week
    Location: London Price: £3290 excl. VAT

Introduction

Financial literacy is a key skill for managers and business leaders across all industries. While finance can often seem complex, understanding financial reports, managing budgets, and making data-driven decisions is crucial for ensuring business success and long-term profitability.

The Finance for Non-Financial Managers Programme is a 5-day intensive training experience designed to help professionals develop financial confidence, interpret financial statements, and apply financial insights to enhance business performance. Through real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and simplified financial concepts, participants will gain the practical tools needed to contribute effectively to financial planning, decision-making, and strategy execution.

Who should attend

This programme is designed for managers, business owners, department heads, project managers, HR professionals, and executives who do not have a formal finance background but need to understand financial principles to make informed business decisions. It is ideal for professionals who want to gain confidence in financial discussions, understand budgets and key financial metrics, and improve their decision-making based on financial insights.

Course Content

ntroduction to Financial Statements & Accounting Principles

  • The importance of financial measures in business decision-making
  • Understanding the difference between financial accounting and management accounting
  • Introduction to accounting basics and financial terminology
  • Key components of the Balance Sheet, Income Statement (P&L), and Cash Flow Statement
  • Case study: How to read and interpret financial statements like a finance professional

The Balance Sheet – Assets, Liabilities & Working Capital

  • The structure of the Balance Sheet and why it matters
  • Understanding fixed assets, current assets, and liabilities
  • The importance of working capital management and improving cash flow
  • Understanding gearing and financial leverage
  • Practical exercise: Evaluating a company’s financial health using Balance Sheet analysis

The Income Statement & Profitability Management

  • Breaking down the Profit & Loss (P&L) statement
  • How profit links to the Balance Sheet and drives business success
  • Understanding gross profit margins and how to improve them
  • Different types of costs (fixed, variable, direct, indirect) and cost control strategies
  • Case study: How management decisions impact profitability and cost efficiency

Financial Ratios, Benchmarking & Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)

  • What are financial ratios and how they help in decision-making
  • Understanding key financial ratios (liquidity, profitability, efficiency, and leverage ratios)
  • How to use ratios to benchmark business performance and compare competitors
  • What is Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) and why it’s important
  • Applying financial analysis techniques to evaluate business investments

Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost-Benefit Analysis

  • Principles of budgeting and forecasting for financial planning
  • Revenue budgets – how to use different budgeting approaches to drive performance
  • Understanding the time value of money and capital expenditure planning
  • Conducting a Cost-Benefit Analysis for projects, new equipment, and staffing decisions
  • Common budgeting pitfalls and how to avoid financial mismanagement
  • Action planning: Developing a financial mindset to make better business decisions
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Learning Outcome

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Gain a clear understanding of financial statements and performance indicators
  • Learn how to manage budgets, control costs, and improve financial efficiency
  • Develop confidence in financial decision-making and strategic business planning
  • Strengthen their ability to interpret key financial ratios and benchmarks
  • Understand how to evaluate investments, manage risk, and optimise cash flow
  • Use financial data to support business growth and long-term profitability
  • Leave with an action plan to apply financial knowledge in their role

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Small Classes

With small class sizes, much more individual attention can be given to each delegate.

Competitive Pricing

We believe our prices are very competitive and our quality is second to none.

Friendly Staff

Our friendly Customer Support team is here to help you with every step of the way to make your BOC experience comfortable and welcoming.

WAYS TO REGISTER FOR OPEN FINANCE TRAINING COURSES

Course registrations can be made via our website either from individual course pages or through our booking page.

Alternatively, you can download and complete course application form and send via email: training@boc-uk.com or        fax: +44 (0) 207 112 4845 Call: +44 (0) 207 112 4846

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Why Choose BOC?

Commitment to Quality

We strive to provide the best service possible, with the highest regards to quality and professionalism.

Different trainers every day

Each day we have different trainers to maximise the experience sharing.

Kindle for every BOC Delegate

to promote paper free environment, we are giving Kindle Fire to our delegates instead of the course binder.

Luxury Course Venue

All our Training Courses take place at the luxury 4-5 Star hotels located in central London

Certificate of Achievement

At the end of the programme participants will receive a certificate of achievement.

FREE On-going Support

Each delegate receives unlimited support from the trainers after they attended the course with us.

TAILORED MADE / IN-HOUSE MANAGEMENT TRAINING COURSES

All of our open courses can also be run as bespoke courses, tailored to your organisation's specific needs and requirements. Our Tailored Management Training comes in many formats from one-to-one through to fully customised company wide programmes.

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ONE TO ONE COACHING & MENTORING

All of BOC open courses can also be run as One to One Training Sessions, where delegate gets a dedicated trainer for their specific learning requirements. This mode of training is highly preferred by those who need undivided attention of the instructor for a fulfilling learning experience. The courses can be tailored to suit the individual needs of the organisation and the delegate.

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