Finance for non-Financial Professionals

Who is this training course for?

Executives and managers in non-financial positions. 

What does it cover?

• Key terminology and common accounting jargon. 
• How to understand and interpret financial reports. 
• The ways in which individual actions and decisions can affect an organisation’s finances. 
• The difference between finance and accounting functions. 
• How a balance sheet and profit and loss statement are compiled. 

What will delegates be able to do differently?

• Understand how different figures relate to the well-being of an organisation.
• Appreciate how an individual’s actions and decisions can impact the financial health and shape of the organisation.
• Gain a better understanding of financial terminology and common accounting jargon.
• Interpret and understand key financial reports.
• Confidently communicate financial performance.
• Interpret financial drivers and plan budget and expenditure more effectively.
• Explore the relationships between different numbers and financial statements and the impact they can have on each other.
• Recognise and assess the different stages of a business lifecycle and how each stage influences the financial position of the organisation.