Overview
On this course designed specifically for non-finance directors and senior managers we will demystify the world of finance, helping you to assess the financial health of an organisation in the context of its strategic objectives.
This course will give you an understanding of key financial concepts and terminology, as well as the skills and knowledge required to evaluate business plans with confidence, question financial information and contribute more effectively to boardroom decision-making.
The IoD Award in Finance for Non-Financial Directors, Level 8 (SCQF) is a module of the
Certificate in Company Direction qualification.
This modular award may be booked online independently or taken as part of the full qualification. To book the full programme please contact the professional development team directly on +44 (0)20 7766 2601.
Course Benefits
By attending this course you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to assess the financial health of your business, understand the relationship between financial and corporate strategies, the concept of financial risk, and the importance of risk assessment and management.
Learning Objectives
By attending this course you will gain the knowledge and skills to:
- •Evaluate the director's role and responsibilities in relation to finance, and the relationship between financial and corporate strategies
- •Understand common financial statements and, how they relate to each other and are affected by business decisions
- Explain how to use financial ratios, and interpret accounts in order to assess the financial health of an organisation
- •Outline ways of ensuring that management reporting is effective in enabling the organisation's strategy to be achieved
- •Understand the key factors to consider in relation to funding requirements and possible funding options
This course will be beneficial for all board directors at an early or mid-point in their career (both execs and non-execs), senior leaders or senior managers aspiring to a board role, those based in SMEs or large organisations, in the private, third or public sector, based in the United Kingdom and internationally.
Course Leaders
 | Deborah Morton-Dare Qualified chartered accountant, extensive experience in corporate finance as a financial consultant and company director. Speaker and writer.
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 | Jean Pousson Experienced management consultant, coach and board director leading change initiatives.
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 | Terry Waymouth Experienced director and business coach with a history of leading successful organisations and a focus on executive and board development.
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 | David Joel Former Director Serco Defence. Clients include MoD, Office Depot, Mainetti, Commerzbank and Skanska.
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Pricing
2745.00 GBP + VAT - 2021 Member Rate
3300.00 GBP + VAT - 2021 Non-Member Rate
This course is fully booked.
Course Location
- IoD Virtual Development
- Adobe Connect
- Virtual Classroom
- Online
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