Key Takeaways and Benefits

The course begins by putting financial information into a business context. It distinguishes between cash flow and profit, looking at first budgeting and then the main financial statements of a business.

A hands-on simulation helps to demystify these statements, key accounting concepts and terminologies. Discussions allow participants to put these concepts and terminologies into their own contexts. The course then uses practical examples to explore how this financial information can be used to evaluate performance, identify warning signs and make decisions such as capital investment decisions.

Finally, the course looks forward to how digital technologies are changing the finance function and what opportunities and challenges this will bring for the users of financial information.

On the Finance for Non-Financial Managers in the Digital Age Programme you will;

• Put financial information in business context
• Emphasise the importance of budgeting and cash flow
• Understand financial statements and key accounting terminology
• Use financial information for evaluation and decision making
• Get ahead of developments in financial information
• Understand how digital technologies are shaping financial management
• Ask relevant questions with confidence

Participant Profile

Small business owners, Mid-to senior-level managers who are in leadership positions – of business units, functions, and products – who want to understand and use financial information. Executives seeking to learn fundamental accounting and finance concepts to confidently make better decisions and review organisational performance.

What are past participants saying about this programme?"

"I cannot recommend the Finance for Non-Financial Managers course enough, it is a fantastic course. Danielle delivers the course really well, she is an excellent lecturer presenting the course content in a straightforward manner, ensuring all attendees have a good understanding of each section before moving onto the next. I found the workbook exercises really valuable. Danielle created a very positive and encouraging learning environment. The course exceeded my expectations, I left with the confidence to apply what I learnt in my own role." Sarah-Jane Hilland - General Manager, Kingsbridge Training Academy       

"Thoroughly enjoyed the FNFMP programme, delivered brilliantly by Prof. Danielle McConville. It was great to have the key training points delivered in a fashion that allowed everyone to absorb them and utilise immediately with practical examples. The pace was perfect and the facilities were second to none." Gareth Pinkerton - Head of Engineering, ETRUX Ltd & JANS Composites

"I would highly recommend the Finance for Non-Financial Managers Course, it is an excellent update on finance terms, principles and practical exercises that are relevant for any manager involved in budgeting, forecasting or financial planning. Danielle presents all the material in a straightforward, logical manner that lends itself to practical examples, involving all participants and encouraging interaction." Dermot Hughes, Senior Business Manager, Cardiac Services