Financial Principles and Tools for Strategic Decision-Making

DAY 1: Financial Statement Analysis for Executives

1. Introduction to financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement).
2. Assessing the financial performance and overall health of an organisation.
3. Important financial ratios and their significance in executive decision-making.
4. Analysis of cash flow and management of liquidity.
5. Executive-level understanding and interpretation of financial information.

DAY 2: Capital Allocation and Investment Decisions

1. Fundamentals of capital budgeting and investment assessment.
2. Recognising and evaluating investment prospects.
3. Methods for analysing risk and return.
4. Financial strategies for effective capital distribution.
5. Strategic decision-making in investments.

DAY 3: Financial Analysis for Strategic Planning

1. Employing financial analysis to enhance business strategy.
2. Analysing profitability and managing costs.
3. Utilising financial information to gain a competitive edge.
4. Harmonising financial objectives with corporate strategy.
5. Instruments for financial decision-making at the executive level.

DAY 4: Risk Management for Executives

1. Recognising and addressing financial risks.
2. Techniques for hedging and minimizing risk.
3. Comprehending the effects of market risks on business outcomes.
4. Managing risks related to currency, interest rates, and liquidity.
5. Establishing a framework for risk management.

DAY 5: Strategic Financial Performance Management

1. Techniques for measuring and managing performance.
2. Essential performance indicators (KPIs) for executives.
3. Connecting financial performance with business objectives.
4. Planning and forecasting for strategic expansion.
5. Approaches to enhance financial performance.