Financial Management and Leadership Development for Business Professionals

Financial Management and Leadership Development for Business Professionals

Location

Duration

Online / In-class

1 week

Contact with our Team

Sector:

Cross-Industry – Leadership & Strategy

Technical Focus Area:

Corporate Finance & Accounting (FIN)

About the Course

This course combines the disciplines of leadership, strategic management, and financial mastery to develop well-rounded business leaders. Participants will explore how financial management supports strategic growth, enhances decision-making, and drives organizational success. The program covers advanced topics in financial analysis, budgeting, capital investment, and risk management—while simultaneously emphasizing leadership effectiveness, communication, and team motivation. It provides the tools and confidence to align financial decisions with corporate strategy and inspire high-performing teams.

Objectives

By the end of this program, participants will be able to:

- Think and manage strategically for long-term success.
- Align financial management with organizational strategy.
- Apply key tools in financial planning, analysis, and control.
- Evaluate investment decisions using financial models and metrics.
- Lead teams effectively and make confident, data-driven decisions.
- Assess and manage business and financial risks.
- Develop business strategies and link them to financial outcomes.
- Interpret financial statements for strategic insight.
- Understand the impact of capital structure and financing on performance.
- Communicate financial and strategic goals with clarity and influence.

Who Should Attend

- Financial Analysts and Controllers
- Accountants and Treasurers
- Corporate Planning and Business Development Professionals
- Mid-level and Senior Managers seeking career advancement
- Non-financial leaders aiming to enhance their strategic and financial skills

Course Program

Strategic Planning, Leadership, and Organizational Vision

- Understanding strategy and the strategic management process

- Building a leadership mindset in financial decision-making

- Mission, vision, and corporate objectives alignment

- Strategic analysis: external environment and internal resources

- Using SWOT and PESTEL for strategic positioning

- Linking leadership to organizational accountability and results

- Forecasting financial data for strategic plans

- Interactive session: strategic thinking for financial leaders

Financial Statements and Analytical Foundations

- Understanding and interpreting key financial statements

- Balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement fundamentals

- Segmental and value-added analysis of financial statements

- Vertical and horizontal trend analysis

- Cash flow cycle and working capital management

- Break-even and multi-product break-even analysis

- Assessing financial health through ratio analysis

- Practical exercise: interpreting company reports for decision-making

Capital Structure, Budgeting, and Leverage Management

- Sources and types of capital and funding

- Cost of equity, debt, and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

- Determining optimal capital structures and financing policies

- Capital budgeting principles and decision-making techniques

- Evaluating investment projects using ARR, NPV, and IRR

- Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC) and Modified IRR applications

- Lease vs. buy analysis in financial planning

- Group activity: capital structure and investment decision simulation

Risk Management, Financial Control, and Business Performance

- Identifying and categorizing financial and business risks

- Principles and practices of risk management

- Managing foreign exchange and interest rate risks

- Insurance, hedging, and financial derivatives overview

- Performance measurement using ratios and the Dupont system

- Economic Value Added (EVA) and shareholder value management

- Predicting and preventing financial distress

- Case study: financial control, governance, and decision accountability

Leadership in Financial Decision-Making and Value Creation

- Integrating financial leadership into strategic management

- Linking leadership competencies with financial excellence

- Valuation and business performance management

- Creating shareholder value through restructuring and M&A

- Financial strategy in acquisitions and buyouts (MBOs, MBIs)

- Building and leading financially aware teams

- Developing communication and influence skills for financial leaders

- Capstone project: designing a strategic and financial leadership roadmap

Course Dates & Prices

Location	Starting Date	Price
Online	19/10/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2549 $
Dubai (UAE)	20/10/2025	2799$
Cairo (Egypt)	27/10/2025	2549 $
Online	27/10/2025	1799 $
Online	03/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Muscat (Oman)	10/11/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	17/11/2025	2799 $
Online	17/11/2025	1799 $
Muscat (Oman)	24/11/2025	2799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Online	24/11/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	01/12/2025	2799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
Online	01/12/2025	1799 $
London (UK)	01/12/2025	3299 $
Dubai (UAE)	08/12/2025	2799$
Online	08/12/2025	1699 $
Istanbul (Turkey)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Dubai (UAE)	15/12/2025	2799 $
Online	15/12/2025	1799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Doha (Qatar)	22/12/2025	2799 $
Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)	22/12/2025	3899$
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $
Dubai (UAE)	29/12/2025	2799$
Istanbul	29/12/2025	2549 $
Online	29/12/2025	1799 $