Financial Analysis, Planning, and Control

The question of how to analyze a company’s financials as well as how to secure effective planning and control has proven critical to various stakeholders, and yet controversial.

This course provides an insight into the key elements of financial analysis, planning, and control, that will allow participants to improve their financial analysis skills, be able to ask the relevant financial questions, and assess the real risks facing organizations and shareholders.

Furthermore, participants will feel more confident in planning, commenting on the performance and financial health of the organization. The ability to analyze the financial and risk aspects of the organizations requires technical knowledge and

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand the use and importance of financial statements
• Use tools and techniques of financial analysis useful in decision making
• Understand the use of the budgetary and control techniques
• Understand standards, flexed budgets, and variance analysis
• Know how to use variance analysis results to improve operational performance
• Consider the Application of Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) methods
• Undertake effective analysis of capital investment projects using various techniques
• Understand how corporate value and shareholder value are enhanced
• Understand why corporate restructuring through mergers and acquisitions is important

The program is ideal for:

• Financial officers, controllers, and accountants
• Treasurers, corporate planning, and business development professionals
• Sales and marketing professionals
• Managers of any departments/function who can benefit from an understanding of the financial aspects of analysis, planning, and control
• Middle and junior management as a useful element in their career advancement