Finance for Non-Financial Leaders
Business, Leadership & Management
Course overview
Perfect for those whose roles include presenting their organisation’s financial performance and drawing the lines between financial and strategic decisions, this programme takes leaders through ideas, insights and practical lessons to enhance organisational capabilities with a focus on financial communication and understanding and how this translates into influencing internal and external business partnerships for greater strategic impact.
Course dates
Course features
This course is delivered over three in-person days, taking place at a King’s central London campus. Designed around the themes of financial management, communication, strategy and leadership, this programme examines the technical aspects of finance as well as the ways in which organisations can optimise their communication strategies in a range of circumstances and situations.
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Organisations and their financial footprints |
Starting with the basics of recording financial transactions then going beyond by identifying the financial profiles of different organisations. You’ll identify the key components of an income statement and a balance sheet and understand what the fundamental financial profile of an organisation would be in terms of its financial statement signature. |
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Deconstructing financial performance |
Undertaking a detailed analysis of financial statements, including how they’re put together then analysing company performance using financial information. You’ll learn how to make major strategic decisions, exploring the challenges of communicating financial performance to external groups. |
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Valuation |
A critical aspect of leadership is understanding what drives value in an organization. We explore how value is captured in financial numbers by looking at debt, equity and overall company valuation techniques. |
Our expertise
At King’s Business School, we focus on themes surrounding the biggest issues that today’s organisations face. This programme brings together academics with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the finance, financial communication, strategy and leaderships disciplines. We have drawn on our networks of practitioners who lead in their fields, inviting them to bring first-hand experience and expertise to our executive programmes. Over the course of the programme, Professor Crawford Spence will be joined by guest speakers from the industry who will share their insights and discuss their own practice & leadership experiences.
This programme to me is important for anyone in a leadership role with financial responsibility and prepares us to better understand the information we are working with.
Entry requirements
This course is designed for mid to senior level professionals in public or private organisations, whose role involves responsibility for organisational and/or financial performance. To be considered for this programme, you will need to have relevant professional experience that you’re able to provide evidence for. A 2:1 degree or equivalent is desirable for this programme.
Further information
On completing this programme, participants will be able to:
- Make enhanced decision at operational and strategic levels.
- Have a better understanding of the financial implications of management decisions.
- Display greater confidence when engaging in financial discussions.
- Confidently deconstruct costs, revenue and the drivers of profitability.
- Demonstrate a fuller appreciation for budgeting and project appraisal processes.
Credit value:
Not for credit
Duration:
3 days
Who will I be taught by
Professor of Accounting
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