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Introduction

COURSE INTRODUCTION

In today’s dynamic business landscape, bridging the gap between strategic vision and financial execution is critical for achieving sustainable growth and competitive advantage. The "Financial Implementation of Business Strategy" course is designed to equip professionals with the tools and insights necessary to translate strategic objectives into actionable financial plans, ensuring alignment between an organization's goals and its financial performance.?

Throughout this intensive program, participants will delve into the intricacies of strategic financial management, exploring how to allocate resources effectively, manage risks, and measure performance to support strategic initiatives. The course emphasizes the importance of aligning financial planning with business strategy, enabling participants to make informed decisions that drive organizational success.

Objective

COURSE OBJECTIVE

Upon successful completion of this course, the delegates will be able to:

• Strategic Financial Planning: Understanding how to develop financial plans that support and drive business strategy.
• Resource Allocation: Learning techniques for allocating financial resources to maximize strategic impact.
• Performance Measurement: Establishing metrics and KPIs to monitor the effectiveness of financial strategies.
• Risk Management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks associated with strategic initiatives.
• Implementation Frameworks: Applying frameworks to ensure successful execution of financial strategies

Audience

COURSE AUDIENCE

• Finance Managers and Financial Analysts: Professionals involved in strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
• Strategic Planning Managers: Those overseeing the development and implementation of organizational strategy.
• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Finance Executives: Senior leaders responsible for aligning financial resources with corporate strategy.

Content

COURSE CONTENT

Day 1: Understanding Strategic Financial Alignment

• Introduction to Business Strategy and Financial Integration
• The Role of Finance in Strategic Decision-Making
• Linking Business Goals with Financial Metrics
• Financial Principles for Supporting Strategy
• Overview of Value Creation and Financial Performance Drivers

Workshop: Analyze a company's strategic objectives and financial structure.

Day 2: Strategic Financial Planning and Budgeting

• Developing Financial Plans that Align with Business Strategy
• Strategic Budgeting Techniques
• Forecasting for Strategic Growth
• Building Business Cases for Strategic Investments
• Financial Scenario Planning and Contingency Approaches

Day 3: Capital Allocation and Funding Strategic Initiatives

• Funding Options for Strategic Projects (Debt, Equity, Hybrid Instruments)
• Determining Optimal Capital Structure to Support Strategy
• Cost of Capital and Investment Decision-Making
• Mergers, Acquisitions, and Expansion Financing
• Strategic Use of Financial Leverage and Risk

Day 4: Managing Risks and Implementing Financial Controls

• Identifying Financial Risks in Strategic Implementation
• Techniques for Financial Risk Mitigation
• Internal Financial Controls and Governance Frameworks
• Monitoring Strategic Financial Performance
• Adjusting Financial Strategies Based on Performance Metrics

Day 5: Measuring Success and Continuous Improvement

• KPIs for Evaluating Strategic Financial Implementation
• Value-Based Management (EVA, MVA, ROIC)
• Strategic Financial Reporting to Stakeholders
• Lessons Learned: Post-Implementation Reviews
• Building a Framework for Ongoing Strategic Financial Alignment

Certificate

COURSE CERTIFICATE

TRAINIT ACADEMY will award an internationally recognized certificate(s) for each delegate on completion of training.

Methodology

COURSE METHODOLOGY

The training course will be highly participatory and the course leader will present, guide and facilitate learning, using a range of methods including formal presentation, discussions, sector-specific case studies and exercises.  Above all, the course leader will make extensive use of real-life case examples in which he has been personally involved. You will also be encouraged to raise your own questions and to share in the development of the right answers using your own analysis and experiences.  Tests of multiple-choice type will be made available on daily basis to examine the effectiveness of delivering the course.

• 30% Lectures
• 30% Workshops and work presentation
• 20% Case studies & Practical Exercises
• 10% Role Play
• 10% Videos, Software or Simulators (as applicable) & General Discussions

Fees

£5,500 per Delegate. This rate includes participant’s manual, Hand-Outs, buffet lunch, coffee/tea on arrival, morning & afternoon of each day.