Finance for Non-Finance Executives

21 – 25 Apr. 2025Abu Dhabi08 – 12 Dec. 2025Dubai22 – 26 Dec. 2025Abu Dhabi

Course Objectives:
By the end of this course, participants will:
1.Understand the fundamental principles of finance and accounting in a business context.
2.Learn to interpret and analyze financial statements to assess organizational performance.
3.Gain insights into budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
4.Develop decision-making skills using financial data and tools.
5.Enhance their ability to communicate effectively with finance professionals and stakeholders.

Course Syllabus:
Day 1: Financial Fundamentals for Non-Finance Professionals
1.Introduction to Financial Concepts
2.Overview of Financial Statements
3.Basic Accounting Concepts
4.Workshop: Interpreting a Sample Set of Financial Statements

Day 2: Financial Performance Analysis
1.Key Financial Ratios and Metrics
2.Cash Flow Analysis
3.Break-Even Analysis
4.Practical Exercise: Conducting a Financial Health Assessment

Day 3: Budgeting and Financial Planning
1.Introduction to Budgeting
2.Forecasting Techniques
3.Linking Budgets to Strategic Goals
4.Workshop: Preparing a Budget for a Hypothetical Organization

Day 4: Decision-Making with Financial Data
1.Capital Investment Decisions
2.Risk and Return
3.Financial Implications of Business Decisions
4.Case Study: Evaluating a Capital Investment Proposal

Day 5: Communication and Strategic Application of Financial Insights
1.Communicating Financial Information
2.Integrating Finance into Business Strategy
3.Sustaining Financial Excellence
4.Capstone Project: Developing and Presenting a Financial Plan