Strategic Financial Management
Duration: 5 days
In today’s dynamic corporate environment, strategic financial management is crucial for steering companies towards sustained growth and stability. This course is designed to equip senior financial leaders and decision-makers with advanced tools and methodologies to align financial strategy with corporate objectives, optimise investment decisions, manage risks, and restructure business for strategic advantage. Participants will emerge with practical insights and strategic financial skills, enhancing their ability to influence and direct their organisations’ financial pathways effectively.
This course is tailored for Senior Business Executives, Project Managers, and Financial Leaders who are engaged in business planning and strategic decision-making. Ideal participants include those with a foundational knowledge of financial accounting and concepts, seeking to refine their strategic financial management capabilities. This course will benefit professionals aiming to guide their organisations towards a prominent role in the competitive global marketplace.
Strategic Financial Alignment
- Defining corporate financial objectives
- Aligning financial strategies with business goals
- Identifying key strategic financial KPIs
- Analysing the interplay between corporate and financial planning
- Assessing corporate governance impacts on financial strategy
Financing Corporate Ventures
- Exploring debt financing options
- Evaluating equity finance opportunities
- Balancing debt-equity ratios for optimal financing
- Tailoring financing decisions to project lifecycles
- Applying financial models to real-world scenarios
Optimising Investment Decisions
- Applying discounted cash flow analysis
- Utilising ROI and NPV in investment decisions
- Recognising biases in capital investment appraisals
- Managing risks in financial decision-making
- Exploring alternative investment appraisal techniques
Managing Risks in Financial Strategy
- Integrating risk management with financial strategies
- Identifying financial risks and mitigation tactics
- Employing hedging strategies for financial risks
- Exploring the implications of risk on capital structure
- Developing a comprehensive risk management framework
Strategic Business Restructuring
- Navigating mergers and acquisitions
- Forming and managing joint ventures and alliances
- Strategising for effective refinancing and divesting
- Evaluating restructuring opportunities
- Implementing change in corporate structure
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Align financial and corporate strategies to enhance organisational goals.
- Make informed decisions regarding debt and equity financing.
- Evaluate and apply investment appraisal methods effectively.
- Identify and mitigate financial risks within their organisations.
- Utilise strategic restructuring to maximise organisational value.
- Integrate risk management practices into financial planning.
- Manage strategic alliances and joint ventures for competitive advantage.
- Lead financial strategy discussions and influence senior leadership.