Finance for Non Financial Managers
Managers outside finance make decisions with financial consequences every day. This course removes the mystery from financial statements and budgets so that non specialists can read the numbers and manage their area profitably.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Reading and understanding the three main financial statements
- 02Speaking the language of finance with confidence
- 03Understanding the difference between profit and cash
- 04Building and managing a departmental budget
- 05Seeing how everyday decisions affect the numbers
- 06Interpreting key financial ratios relevant to your area
- 07Asking finance colleagues the right questions
What you will gain
- Read and understand financial statements
- Speak the language of finance with confidence
- Manage a budget effectively
- Understand how decisions affect the numbers
- Ask finance colleagues the right questions
Who should attend
- Managers without a finance background
- Department heads
- Project managers
- Technical specialists moving into management
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Finance, Accounting & Budgeting
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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