CIF Finance for Non Finance Managers

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€ 395 per participant
Earn 7 CPD points for this course.
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€395for members

€495for non-members

09.00 – 17.00

1 Day

Dublin

Many assume that managers have a solid grasp of finance from their formal education, but academic courses often don’t reflect the realities of the workplace.

This seminar is designed for managers without a financial background. It will demystify common financial terminology, explain key concepts, and provide practical insights into financial reporting. By the end, participants will be equipped to interpret financial statements confidently—empowering them to make informed decisions that drive both business success and career growth.

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COURSE OUTLINE

It is often taken for granted that managers understand finance from their formal education but college courses don’t always capture the reality of the workplace.

This seminar is designed to help managers without a financial background, understand common financial terminology, key financial concepts and financial reporting. The knowledge gained will enable interpretation of financial statements to drive participants business and careers forward.

What will you learn?

How to understand your organisations financial statements.

How to identify and make use of financial information most relevant to your role.

How to use financial metrics to drive your business forward.

The language used by financial colleagues when discussing aspects of the business.

COURSE CONTENT

Module 1

The Profit & Loss

This module explains the structure and terminology of the Profit & Loss. (also known as the Income Statement). The focus is on helping the participants understand how the financial statement is really the story of company performance over a period of time.  Emphasis is placed on what to look out for and key metrics that can be established at operational level
to deliver organisational improvements.

Module 2

The Balance Sheet

This module explains the structure and terminology of the Balance Sheet. The focus is on helping the participants understand how the financial statement is really identifying what the company is worth at a point in time. In a similar manner as the Profit and Loss module, emphasis is placed on what to look out for and key metrics that can be established at a operational level to deliver organisational improvements.

Module 3

Cash Flow Forecasting

This module explains the difference between profits and cash and the participants are taken through a fully worked model on preparing a cashflow forecast. Examples will be provided of transactions on the Profit and Loss but not on Cash flow and vice versa.

The course is ideal for anyone in a non financial managerial role looking to understand the key concepts of finance and how they can be applied to their everyday work.

CERTIFICATION & CPD

On Completion of the course candidates will receive:

  • CIF Finance for Non Finance Managers Certificate
  • 7 CPD Points

COURSE FEE

  • Member Rate: €395.00
  • Non-member Rate: €495.00

CONTACT INFORMATION

For All Enquiries or Course Bookings Contact:

Conor Greham: 01 4066031 / [email protected]

Alex Broadberry: 01 4066071 / [email protected]

The CIF can deliver this programme in house and may be tailored to your companies requirements.

In terms of programme delivery, the CIF can facilitate learning by virtual means (online via Zoom), or in classroom format (at your premises), subject to criteria. Please get in touch to discuss your requirements.

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