Face to face / Online public schedule & onsite training. Restaurant lunch included at STL venues.
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From £975 List price £1025
This Financial Management course is suitable for managers and others in finance related roles:
- with some or no financial knowledge
- who need to understand the financial implications of every day decision making
- who need to increase profitability and performance of their business
You may also wish to consider the Excel for Finance Professionals course.
This one day course provides a clear and practical understanding of finance and how this relates to daily business decisions. This course has been formed from extensive experience and uniquely covers both external and internal finance, making it a valuable investment for managers. These skills will provide a formidable competitive advantage and will have measurable impact across decisions made throughout the organisation.
This course will take you through the fundamentals of finance in a business context and assumes no previous financial training. It is helpful to have an awareness of budgets, costs and how money is spent inside your organisation
Business and Finance fundamentals
Importance of making Financially informed decisions at the right time
Financial terms and accounting concepts
Financial management techniques and tools
Cash vs Accrual Accounting
Management vs Financial Accounting
Understanding Financial Statements
Assets, Liabilities and the Balance sheet
Capital (CapEx) vs Revenue/Operating Expenditure (OpEx)
Profit and Loss statement
Cashflow statement
Recognising the difference between profit and cashflow
Limitations of Financial Statements
Costs
Cost behaviour
Fixed, Semi-Variable and Variable costs
Optimising costs
Budgeting
Effective Budgeting and strategic planning
Practical budgeting exercise
Golden Rules of Budgeting
Measuring and managing performance
Management accounting Ratios
KPIs essential for maintaining good Financial health
Action Planning
Reflecting on recent decisions and personal action planning
Strategic changes based on greater awareness of Finance
Arguably, the most experienced and highest motivated trainers.
Training is held in our modern, comfortable, air-conditioned suites.
A hot lunch is provided at local restaurants near our venues:
Courses start at 9:30am.
Please aim to be with us for 9:15am.
Browse the sample menus and view joining information (how to get to our venues).
Available throughout the day:
Regular breaks throughout the day.
Contains unit objectives, exercises and space to write notes
Your questions answered on our support forum.
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Jeffrey Green Russell Solicitors
Joginder Singh,
Deputy Head Of Accounts
The course was friendly, relaxed but also professional and very useful. A great help
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Royal Brompton & Harefield Hospital Specialist Care
Matt Riley,
Customer Service Lead
STL is definitely doing things right, this was a very good course.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Expleo Technology UK Limited
Richard Puddephatt,
Programme Manager
Perhaps make the finance course a bit more interactive, but well delivered with alot of knowledge
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Your will gain practical skills in finance for non finance managers training, including understanding key financial statements, budgeting, and financial decision-making. This training is designed to improve business acumen and confidence in financial discussions, helping you make smarter, data-driven decisions.
This course is ideal for corporate teams, finance professionals, and business leaders such as analysts, managers, administrators, team leaders, sales professionals, and project coordinators who want to enhance their financial understanding and deliver better results for your business.
No prior experience is required for our Finance for Non-Financial Managers course. We start with the basics and progress to more advanced concepts, ensuring all learners can follow along.
Our Finance for Non-Financial Managers training runs for one day, we start at 9.30 and typically wrap up between 4.30 and 5.00 pm.
Yes, we offer on-site training across the UK, as well as live online sessions for remote teams. Our virtual sessions are interactive and led by expert trainers, giving your team the same high-quality experience as in-person training.
Yes, we specialise in bespoke training solutions that align with your workflows and KPIs. We can also incorporate your real-world data into the training exercises for maximum relevance.
Pricing depends on group size and delivery format. Contact us for a tailored quote. We also offer competitive rates and discounts for group bookings.
Courses are never cancelled (guaranteed delivery), our trainers are certified experts with real-world experience, and we provide post-course support for 24 months. Premium venues with restaurant lunch are included for in-person courses.
Our Finance for Non Financial Managers Training courses are one or two days in duration. For the two-day course, see 'Workshop'. Alternatively, contact us to discuss tailored content for an on-site or closed company course. Our financial management for non finance managers are available in London and UK wide.
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| Wed 17 Jun | Limehouse | £975 |
| Wed 8 Jul | Online | £975 |
| Thu 16 Jul | Bloomsbury | £975 |
| Mon 7 Sep | Online | £975 |
| Wed 14 Oct | Limehouse | £975 |
| Thu 5 Nov | Online | £975 |
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British Marine
Chief Legal & Operations Officer
James D
Finance for Non-Financial Managers - Excellent Course
"Course was excellent, and very informative. I would recommend it to other people both in and out of my organisation."
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Below are some extracts from our Finance for Non-Financial Managers manual.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers is a popular course for professionals who want to read financial statements with confidence and make better business decisions. Attend our course in London or book an onsite session for your team. Below is a quick guide to the four core financial statements every manager should understand.
Balance Sheet: what the business owns vs. owes (assets, liabilities, equity) and what that says about stability.
Income Statement: how revenue and costs translate into profit over a period of time.
Cash Flow Statement: where cash comes from and goes to—so you can manage short-term health.
Changes in Equity: how equity moves over time (retained earnings, dividends, new investment).
The income statement (profit and loss) shows how revenue and costs translate into profit or loss over a period of time. It summarises your income and expenses and lands on a single “bottom line” figure—net profit or net loss. In short: it tells you whether the business is making money from its operations.
The cash flow statement shows the cash coming in and going out over a period—critical for day-to-day viability (payroll, suppliers, bills). It’s typically split into operating, investing, and financing activities. In short: it explains why profit doesn’t always equal cash in the bank.
The statement of changes in owners’ (stockholders’) equity reconciles equity from the start of a period to the end—showing what moved it (for example retained earnings, dividends, or new investment). For managers, it completes the picture of performance and value over time.
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