Strategic Financial Management training equips participants with the advanced skills and knowledge necessary to effectively manage financial resources in a dynamic business environment. This course focuses on integrating financial strategies with overall business objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and profitability.

Financial management is a discipline that affects every area of business – it is central to the processes of resource transformation and shareholder value. Whilst business is concerned with several relationships, with customers and employees – its relationships with the providers of finance are central to the strategic decision-making process.

For organizations to be effective, maintain their niches and be competitive, they must align their finances with their strategies.  This requires their managing their finances strategically.  In this course, participants will be taught how to align the finances of their organizations with their strategies.

For Whom

This course is designed for financial managers, CFOs, business analysts, and professionals seeking to enhance their strategic financial management skills. It is also beneficial for executives involved in corporate planning, investment analysis, and risk management roles.

Learning Objectives

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

• Develop proficiency in analyzing financial data to make informed strategic decisions.
• Explain key financial metrics and ratios crucial for assessing the financial health of an organization.
• Master techniques for evaluating investment opportunities, including NPV (Net Present Value), IRR (Internal Rate of Return), and Payback Period analysis.
• Learn how to prioritize investments aligned with strategic goals.
• Explore methodologies for identifying, assessing, and mitigating financial risks.
• Acquire skills in financial forecasting and planning to optimize resource allocation.
• Gain insights into developing effective financial strategies aligned with corporate objectives.
• Learn advanced techniques for valuing businesses, mergers, and acquisitions.