Financial Analysis, Evaluation, Budgeting, and Decision-Making

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Course Overview

Financial analysis and decision-making are critical skills for effective business leadership. This 4-week blended course combines intensive face-to-face learning to give participants a comprehensive understanding of economic evaluation, budget management, and strategic financial decision-making.

Participants will learn to interpret financial data, prepare and manage budgets, assess investment and operational decisions, and apply financial tools to real-world business challenges. By the end of the programme, learners will confidently use financial information to drive better outcomes for their organisations.

Programme Features

Case studies from real business scenarios
Financial templates and models for practical use
Online quizzes and knowledge checks after each topic
Live webinars for feedback and Q&A sessions
Certificate of Completion

Objective:

By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:

Interpret and analyse financial statements and reports
Prepare, manage, and monitor operational and strategic budgets
Conduct financial evaluations of projects, investments, and proposals
Use key financial ratios and forecasting techniques
Apply structured financial decision-making frameworks
Support strategic goals through informed financial planning

Course Outline

Week 1

Financial Analysis Essentials

Understanding financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow)
Financial ratios and performance indicators (profitability, liquidity, solvency)
Analysing business health and operational efficiency
Common red flags in financial reports

Week 2

Budgeting Principles and Techniques

Fundamentals of budgeting: purpose, structure, and components
Building operational and capital budgets
Variance analysis: interpreting and addressing budget deviations
Forecasting techniques and scenario planning

Week 3

Financial Evaluation and Business Decision Support

Time value of money and discounted cash flow (DCF) basics
Evaluating investments using NPV, IRR, and Payback Period methods
Break-even analysis and contribution margins
Cost-benefit analysis and risk assessment tools

Week 4

Strategic Financial Decision-Making and Final Project

Aligning financial plans with organisational strategy
Prioritising initiatives under budget constraints
Decision-making frameworks: SWOT-Financial, Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis
Final assignment: Present a financial evaluation and recommendation report

Schedule & Fees

3 For 2Offer

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$21,200

Duration: 4 Week

date: 03 - 28 Nov 2025

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Financial Analysis, Evaluation, Budgeting, and Decision-Making (4 Weeks)

Duration:4 Week

date:03 - 28 Nov 2025

London

$21,200

CPD Standards

Employees of professional or formally regulated bodies are generally expected to have CPD accredited training. This type of accreditation ensures that the training is knowledgeable, informed and constantly updated. It ensures our standards as a company are kept high and consistent.

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