Finance for Non-Financial Professionals (FA16)
Duration: 5 days
This course equips non-financial professionals with the practical knowledge and confidence needed to engage effectively with financial data, reports, and strategies. Delegates will gain a comprehensive foundation in key financial concepts, enabling them to communicate with finance colleagues, interpret financial statements, manage budgets, and contribute to sound organisational planning. With real-world examples, hands-on exercises, and simplified explanations of financial terms, this programme demystifies finance and empowers participants to make more informed, responsible, and strategic decisions.
Professional Accreditation
This programme has been independently assessed and accredited by The CPD Group, recognising the quality, practical relevance, and professional development value of the training. Participants can earn recognised CPD credits while developing skills designed for immediate workplace application.
This course is specifically designed for non-financial managers, leaders, and supervisors who seek to acquire a robust understanding of financial principles to enhance their decision-making skills. It is ideal for professionals across all sectors who wish to gain insights into financial management without prior financial knowledge.
Principles of Business Finance
- Exploring the role of finance in organisational success
- Understanding the relationship between financial and operational decisions
- Identifying key financial statements and their functions
- Linking financial performance to strategic objectives
Cost and Management Accounting
- Understanding different types of costs and their behaviours
- Allocating overheads and understanding cost centres
- Applying break-even analysis for planning
- Using contribution margin and cost-volume-profit analysis
Interpreting Financial Information
- Reading and analysing income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
- Recognising trends and anomalies in financial data
- Evaluating financial health using key ratios
- Calculating and interpreting key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Communicating financial insights to stakeholders
Strategic Budgeting, ESG, and Governance
- Creating and managing operational budgets
- Linking budgeting to organisational planning and performance
- Analysing budget variances and taking corrective action
- Integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors into financial planning
- Understanding the role of internal controls and governance
Financial Decision-Making
- Assessing investment proposals using NPV, IRR, and Payback Period
- Understanding working capital management and funding choices
- Evaluating risk and return in strategic decisions
- Translating financial insight into strategic actions
At the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- Interpret key financial statements to assess organisational health
- Communicate confidently using financial terminology and insights
- Apply costing principles to support operational decision-making
- Analyse financial data to identify opportunities and mitigate risks
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate budgets aligned with strategic goals
- Incorporate ESG and governance considerations into financial planning
- Assess investment options using key appraisal techniques
- Strengthen collaboration with finance professionals across the business
When do I need to pay?
Payment is required six weeks prior to the commencement of the programme. For further information, please see our Terms and Conditions or Contact us.
Can I get a discount on multiple bookings?
LMC offers a number of schemes to suit different clients, such as a discount on a group nomination or corporate membership. For more information, please contact our customer support team via email training@lmcuk.com or call +442077246007.