28 Sep - 2 Oct 2025
Istanbul (Turkey)
Hotel : DoubleTree by Hilton Istanbul Esentepe
Cost : 5500 € Euro
In the modern business environment, the ability to efficiently collect, manage, analyze, and protect financial data is not just a technical requirement—it is a strategic imperative. Accurate and well-managed financial data empowers organizations to make informed decisions, ensure compliance with regulatory standards, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable growth.
The "Financial Data Management" training program, designed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips professionals with a structured understanding of how financial data is generated, validated, stored, processed, analyzed, and utilized within organizations. The program bridges the gap between financial operations and data management, offering participants the tools to ensure data quality, implement sound data governance, and support financial analytics and reporting.
By the end of this training program, participants will be able to:
Understand the fundamentals and lifecycle of financial data.
Implement practices to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial records.
Design and manage systems for financial data integration and storage.
Apply data governance principles to financial information.
Support financial planning, budgeting, and reporting with reliable data.
Ensure compliance with data security, audit, and regulatory requirements.
The course uses an interactive, hands-on approach that includes:
Expert-led lectures with real-life business scenarios.
Guided workshops and financial data simulation exercises.
Case studies on data governance and compliance issues.
Software demonstrations (e.g., ERP systems, spreadsheets, financial dashboards).
Group discussions and team-based data management projects.
Organizations that invest in financial data management capabilities benefit by:
Enhancing the integrity and reliability of financial reports.
Strengthening compliance with financial regulations and internal controls.
Reducing audit findings and data-related errors.
Improving decision-making through accurate forecasting and budgeting.
Facilitating data-driven finance transformation and automation.
Supporting strategic initiatives with timely, trusted financial data.
This course is designed for:
Finance and accounting professionals
Financial controllers and analysts
Data management and information governance specialists
Internal auditors and compliance officers
ERP and financial systems administrators
Professionals involved in digital finance or transformation projects
Day 1: Foundations of Financial Data Management
Importance of financial data in decision-making
Types of financial data: transactional, master, historical
Data lifecycle: creation, validation, storage, usage, and archiving
Key stakeholders in financial data management
Financial systems and databases (ERP, accounting software, etc.)
Day 2: Data Quality and Integrity in Finance
Principles of data accuracy, completeness, and consistency
Financial data validation techniques and tools
Common sources of error and how to prevent them
Financial reconciliation and data cleaning processes
Building controls for real-time financial data entry
Day 3: Financial Data Governance and Compliance
Data governance frameworks in finance
Roles and responsibilities: data stewards, owners, and users
Regulatory compliance: SOX, IFRS, GDPR, and local financial regulations
Audit trails, version control, and access permissions
Ethics and accountability in financial data handling
Day 4: Data Integration, Storage, and Security
Integrating financial data from multiple systems
Financial data warehouses and centralized repositories
Security practices for sensitive financial data
Backup, disaster recovery, and archiving policies
Cloud vs. on-premise financial data storage considerations
Day 5: Leveraging Financial Data for Reporting and Insights
Using data for budgeting, forecasting, and planning
Introduction to financial dashboards and business intelligence tools
Automating financial reports and KPI tracking
Data visualization for finance: best practices
Capstone Exercise: Build a Financial Data Management Plan