Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Financial Planning & Budgeting for Businesses


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FI8077

3 - 7 Nov 2025

London (UK)

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost : 5500 € Euro

 

Introduction

In a fast-paced and competitive business environment, financial planning and budgeting are vital tools for driving sustainable growth, aligning resources with strategic goals, and ensuring long-term profitability. Effective budgeting not only controls expenditures but also provides a framework for informed decision-making and performance measurement.

The “Financial Planning & Budgeting for Businesses” training program, developed by Global Horizon Training Center, equips professionals with practical financial tools and strategic budgeting techniques to enhance financial control, improve forecasting accuracy, and align departmental and corporate objectives.

Course Objectives

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

  • Understand core concepts of financial planning and budgeting

  • Develop comprehensive financial plans aligned with organizational goals

  • Prepare and manage operational and capital budgets

  • Use forecasting techniques and variance analysis to improve financial performance

  • Implement best practices for cost control and resource optimization

  • Enhance communication between finance and other departments

Course Methodology

The course will employ a practical, interactive approach including:

  • Instructor-led presentations and real-life case studies

  • Hands-on budgeting exercises and simulations

  • Group discussions and financial planning workshops

  • Templates, models, and spreadsheets for immediate workplace application

  • Interactive tools for forecasting and performance evaluation

Organizational Impact

By attending this course, organizations will benefit through:

  • Improved alignment between strategic planning and budgeting

  • More accurate forecasts and better use of financial resources

  • Greater financial discipline across departments

  • Enhanced cross-functional collaboration on financial matters

  • Informed leadership with the ability to make data-driven decisions

Target Audience

This program is ideal for:

  • Corporate Affairs & Support Services professionals

  • Department heads and business unit managers

  • Financial analysts and budget officers

  • Project managers responsible for cost control

  • Anyone involved in planning, forecasting, or financial reporting

Outlines

Day 1: Fundamentals of Financial Planning

  • Objectives and components of financial planning

  • Role of financial planning in business strategy

  • Understanding financial statements and performance indicators

  • Linking operational goals to financial outcomes

Day 2: Budgeting Principles and Frameworks

  • Types of budgets: operational, capital, cash, and master budgets

  • Top-down vs. bottom-up budgeting approaches

  • Setting financial targets and budget assumptions

  • Tools for preparing departmental budgets

  • Exercise: Developing a departmental budget plan

Day 3: Forecasting and Financial Analysis

  • Forecasting methods: historical trends, regression, and scenario analysis

  • Sensitivity and “what-if” analysis

  • Revenue and expenditure forecasting

  • Variance analysis: identifying gaps and taking corrective actions

  • Case Study: Budget vs. Actual Analysis in a real business scenario

Day 4: Cost Control and Resource Allocation

  • Cost classification and behavior

  • Identifying cost drivers and reducing inefficiencies

  • Activity-based budgeting (ABB) and zero-based budgeting (ZBB)

  • Strategic resource allocation and prioritization

  • Interactive Exercise: Building a cost-control plan

Day 5: Strategic Budgeting and Financial Decision-Making

  • Integrating budgeting into strategic planning

  • Evaluating investment projects using financial tools (NPV, ROI, Payback)

  • Communicating financial plans to non-financial stakeholders

  • Dashboard reporting and performance tracking

Finance and Accounting

Training Course: Financial Planning & Budgeting for Businesses


Register Now
Quick Inquiry
Discount Group Download Brochure (46)

FI8077

3 - 7 Nov 2025

London (UK) - Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Hotel : Landmark Office Space - Oxford Street

Cost: 5500 € Euro


  About London

The UK capital of London is a city that combines the old and the new. It is as equally famous for the latest fashion and innovation as it is for its impressive heritage. London's attractions range from the Royal Palace to the DIY atmosphere of its markets. It is also a picturesque city of parks and of course, the majestic Thames River. The city extends for miles beyond its ancient core and each neighborhood has its own charming atmosphere for visitors to explore. London also wears its status as a world city proudly and the influence of different cultures is plain to see in the food and fashion of the capital.


  Things to do and places to visit in London

With so many attractions in London, anyone can find something to delight them. Art lovers will enjoy the world-renowned museums and galleries, most of which are free. Sports fans are spoilt for choice by the city's array of football clubs. Theatre and music fans have a vast list of venues to visit, whilst shopaholics have Harrods, Oxford Street, Camden and much more to look forward to after arranging flights to London.

Some unmissable London attractions include:

  • Seeing priceless masterpieces in the Tate Britain or the National Gallery.
  • Watching the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace.
  • Visiting Trafalgar Square's famous monument.
  • Marveling at the Crown Jewels in the Tower of London.
  • Getting a bird's eye view of the city from the London Eye.
  • Tasting one of Brick Lane's famous curries.
  • Browsing the exclusive shops of Knightsbridge.
  • Visiting a market – Spitalfields for antiques, Camden for clothes or Borough Market for street food.
  • Admiring design from around the world in the Victoria and Albert Museum.
  • Looking for clues at the home of fiction's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
  • Strolling through one of the lovely parks, including Hyde Park, St James' Park or Kew Gardens.
  • Eating Britain's most famous dish, fish and chips.
  • Watching the street performers in Covent Garden.
  • Enjoying the views at a South Bank cafe.
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