Overview

Strategic finance is a critical aspect of effective managerial decision-making. It enables leaders to align financial objectives with organizational goals. This course provides a practical framework for understanding and applying financial principles to drive business strategy and performance. Participants will learn to evaluate financial statements, assess investment opportunities, manage risk, and optimize resource allocation in alignment with corporate strategy.

Objectives

• To provide business leaders with an advanced understanding of finance and its role in strategic decision-making.
• To develop skills for evaluating financial performance and managing resources to align with organizational goals.
• To enable leaders to identify and leverage financial opportunities to create long-term value for stakeholders.
• To equip participants with tools to navigate complex financial challenges and assess risk effectively.

Learning outcomes

• By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
• analyse and interpret financial statements to make informed business decisions.
• Apply strategic financial concepts such as capital allocation, cost of capital, and value creation in real-world contexts.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and funding options to support organizational growth.
• Develop financial strategies to enhance profitability and sustainability.

Syllabus

• Session 1: Advanced Financial Statement Analysis
• Session 2: Capital Structure and Financing Decisions
• Session 3: Investment Appraisal and Strategic Valuation
• Session 4: Risk Management in Strategic Finance

Target Audience

• C-suite executives and senior Managers responsible for strategy and resource allocation.
• Entrepreneurs and business owners looking to strengthen their financial expertise to drive business growth.
• Functional managers from operations, marketing, HR, or other areas seeking to align departmental goals with financial strategy.
• Aspiring leaders preparing for leadership roles requiring a solid grasp of strategic finance concepts

Duration: 2 days

Time: 09h00 – 16h00

Price: R11, 500

Date: 21 – 22 July 2025

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