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Training Course: Financial Planning & Budgeting for Businesses


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FI8077

28 Dec - 1 Jan 2025

Cairo (Egypt)

Hotel : Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG Hotel

Cost : 3550 € 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

28 Dec - 1 Jan 2025

Cairo (Egypt) - Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG Hotel

Hotel : Holiday Inn & Suites Cairo Maadi, an IHG Hotel

Cost: 3550 € Euro


  About Cairo

Cairo is a mesmerizing assortment of iconic monuments, bustling markets, and ancient sites encircled by a vast and sprawling metropolis. At its core lies a maze-like medieval quarter. A world away from the modern side of the city, it boasts a seductive blend of intricate mosques, jostling crowds, madrasas, and traditional hammams. No visit could be complete without visiting the awe-inspiring Giza Pyramids that preside over the city's horizon. Whether you come to delve into the city's ancient past, dive into colorful souqs, sip mint tea and contemplate thousands of years of history or explore the city's cosmopolitan side, you'll be left with memories to last a lifetime.


  Things to do and places to visit in Cairo

The multi-layered capital of Egypt offers its visitors lively markets, authentic restaurants, and a multitude of ancient sights and archeological findings. Gaze in wonder at the Pyramids, take an awe-inspiring look at Tutankhamen's burial mask, shop for handmade souvenirs in the bazaars or hop on a sunset cruise down the Nile and embrace the sensory overload that is Cairo.

Take a vacation in Cairo and you can:

  • Visit the Great Sphinx of Giza, one of Ancient Egypt's great mysteries.
  • Explore the ramparts of the Salah El-Din Citadel.
  • Join locals drinking coffee at Fishawi Café, one of Cairo's first cafes and most important meeting spots.
  • Marvel at the seemingly endless historical artifacts on display at the Egyptian Museum.
  • Learn about the Ummayad, Ottoman, and Ayyubbid dynasties and more at the Museum of Islamic Art.
  • Haggle for souvenirs and gifts at the Khan el-Khalili souk.
  • See one of the world's oldest universities at the Al-Azhar Mosque, one of the city's original mosques.
  • Take a tour of the showstopping Giza pyramids.
  • Savor local cuisine such as mezze in the old city.
  • Wander through the labyrinth-like streets of Coptic Cairo, the city's ancient quarter, and spot Roman relics.
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