COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this program, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles of agile finance transformation.
- Recognise the practices associated with agile finance transformation.
- Implement agile methodologies to improve financial processes.
- Develop strategies for agile budgeting and forecasting.
- Create effective reporting techniques within an agile framework.
- Align financial management with the organisation's agility and responsiveness.
- Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation in the finance sector.
TARGET AUDIENCE
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs).
- Financial Controllers.
- Finance Managers.
- Budget Analysts.
- Financial Planners.
- Financial Analysts.
- Professionals involved in financial transformation projects.
DAY 1: Fundamentals of Agile Finance
- Overview of agile finance principles and concepts.
- Contrasting agile finance methodologies with traditional approaches.
- Primary drivers and facilitators of agile finance transformation.
- Obstacles and possibilities in implementing agile practices.
- Examples from the real world showcasing agile finance applications.
DAY 2: Agile Financial Processes
- Agile methods for budgeting and forecasting.
- Executing rolling forecasts and ongoing planning cycles.
- Agile approaches to financial reporting and performance management.
- Utilising data and analytics for agile decision-making.
- Promoting cross-functional teamwork in agile finance.
DAY 3: Building Financial Resilience
- Tactics for improving financial flexibility and resilience.
- Handling financial risks within an agile framework.
- Synchronising financial strategies with business agility.
- Creating a responsive financial infrastructure.
- Case studies illustrating the development of financial resilience.
DAY 4: Continuous Improvement and Innovation
- Spotting and removing inefficiencies in financial processes.
- Fostering innovation and adaptive thinking within financial teams.
- Assessing and tracking progress in agile finance transformation.
- Utilising feedback and iterative learning for ongoing improvement.
- Preparing for upcoming trends in agile finance.
DAY 5: Best Practices and Future Trends
- Crafting a roadmap for effective agile finance transformation.
- Involving stakeholders and nurturing organisational support.
- Setting up a governance framework for agile finance.
- Sustaining agility in the face of changing market dynamics.
- Significant trends influencing the future landscape of agile finance.
