TRAINING / BUSINESS FINANCE

Finance for Owners & Managers

Understand the story behind the numbers and make more confident commercial decisions.

Who it is for

Business owners, general managers, team leaders and operational managers without a specialist finance background.

Suggested delivery

A suggested full-day workshop or two half-day sessions, with examples suited to your industry.

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What participants will practise

  • Read a profit and loss statement, balance sheet and cash flow report
  • Explain why profit and cash can move in different directions
  • Understand gross margin, fixed costs and break-even
  • Use a budget to compare plans with actual performance
  • Ask useful questions before committing to a business decision

THE LEARNING JOURNEY

Understand. Practise. Apply.

01 / UNDERSTAND

Read the business

Use a case study to connect the three main financial statements.

02 / INTERPRET

Find what matters

Identify movements in margin, working capital and overheads.

03 / DECIDE

Turn numbers into action

Compare a business decision under different assumptions and explain your recommendation.

Take the learning back to work.

Participants leave with practical tools and an action plan. Materials are selected and adapted to the agreed programme.

Non-accredited professional development. A certificate of participation can be provided.

  • Financial statements guide
  • Business performance worksheet
  • Budget review checklist
  • Decision-making worksheet
  • 30-day financial action plan

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