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Delegates on finance for non financial managers will learn how to consult financial documents as well as to write their own. > Profit and loss accounts > Balance sheets > Understanding annual accounts > Managing working capital > Cash flow and profit and loss > Financial planning > Interpreting monthly management accounts Key Benefits of this Course Delegates with little or no financial background will develop an important new understanding of how their business works and will learn how financial information can be used to help them in their role. Organisations will benefit from employees with a more holistic understanding of their business and a keener eye for the bottom-line in their department or team. Course Rationale Thie finance for non financial managers workshop introduces delegates to the essentials of financial management and control, developing their ability to manage efficiently and effectively through a better understanding of the financial aspects of business. The workshop covers key financial processes and techniques which might be applied in the financial management and control of an organisation. Key topics include management accounts, profit and loss, financial reporting, and financial and business planning. Through a highly participative approach using explanation, worked examples and numerous practical exercises this workshop will build delegates' confidence and skills in dealing with vital financial information. This course is relevant to any professional who has to deal with financial information as part of their role. This includes the production of key financial documents, analysis of reports or budgeting and is designed for those with little or no financial training. Course Content Introduction to finance for non financial managers What is a balance sheet? How is it compiled and what does it tell me? What is a profit and loss account? How is it compiled and what does it tell me? Linking this to the cash flow statement What is working capital? Where does it come from and how do I control it? What are the contents and purpose of Annual Accounts? Exercises on real Plc accounts Understanding and using performance appriasal ratios Financial Planning: Distinguishing between plans, budgets and forecasts; the planning cycle, budget period and feedback loops The contents, purpose and value of Management Accounts What is marginal costing and break-even analysis? and how can I use them? Question and answer session A Note from the Trainer "Finance is a subject that many people shy away from - it often seems like an unwelcome reminder of maths lessons of years ago. For some people they have never been instructed in the basics of financial planning and reporting, and the whole area remains surrounded in mystery. "This situation is a problem for those of us who, through promotion, have found out that we need to take responsibility for a budget or get on top of the business' overall financial situation. "This finance for non financial managers course has been developed to provide a working foundation in the skills of financial management and planning and will ensure that you leave understanding the language of accounts, how to interpret financial documents and how to manage your budget professionally. "I understand that finance can seem a somewhat dry subject, so rest assured I have developed a fun and lively workshop that you should enjoy as much as you learn from." Damian Carroll is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants and has extensive experience in both consultancy and in-house work for organisations such as Citicorp and the London Stock Exchange. He provides a rare combination of in-depth knowledge with an approachable, friendly and flexible training style that is vital to the successful teaching of what is for many a challenging subject. Damian's sense of humour and fun approach help make his courses enjoyable as well as educational. Delegate Feedback for Finance Courses "This was excellent: Pitched at the right level by an interesting, humorous teacher who brought life to what can be a dry subject." PL, Heritage Lottery Fund "A very useful introduction, extremely well delivered. Inspiring and instructive." AM, Game Stores "It was run at the right level and the trainer was very adaptable. Brain was not frazzled!" JH, New Look Retailers "Very interesting…thoroughly enjoyed it. Trainer did an excellent job of making the subject interesting." SMP, Smiths Detection For more feedback for our courses please click here. Booking this Course Open course: 29-30 September, London, £845+VAT per delegate BOOK HERE In-house courses: This finance for non financial managers training course can be adapted to your needs and delivered at your offices. Please click here for further details of in-house training or contact us for details. Email: info@cambridge-ed.com Call: 0845 2260624	Contact: 0845 2260624 info@cambridge-ed.com Cambridge Executive Development Supports: