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Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Finance for Non-Finance Professionals

Improving Executive Financial Awareness

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
13 - 17 Apr 2026 Tokyo $ 6,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
31 Aug - 04 Sep 2026 London $ 5,950
21 - 25 Sep 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
15 - 19 Mar 2027 London $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
13 - 17 Jul 2026 Online $ 3,950
12 - 16 Oct 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Understanding financial principles is essential for executives and non-financial professionals to contribute effectively to business success. This interactive Finance for Non-Finance Professionals training course explains how finance works in today’s fast-moving business environment, covering key elements such as profitability, liquidity, and financial structure in a comprehensive way. Participants will learn the fundamentals of accounting, how financial reports are prepared and interpreted, and how management accounting tools support planning and control. The training course enables professionals to understand the financial implications of business decisions and how these impact corporate profitability and competitiveness.

It also explores budgeting techniques, investment appraisal methods, and the strategic role of finance in organisational success. Participants will gain the confidence to communicate using financial terminology, analyse financial performance, and use financial tools to support informed decision-making. The Finance for Non-Finance Professionals training course equips delegates with practical financial awareness that enhances executive effectiveness and contributes to organisational growth.

Skills & Competencies

From this Finance for Non-Finance Professionals training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Financial reporting interpretation
  • Accounting fundamentals understanding
  • Budgetary control proficiency
  • Financial performance analysis
  • Investment appraisal capability
  • Strategic financial thinking

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Finance for Non-Finance Professionals training course, you will learn to:

  • Explain the role and interpretation of financial statements.
  • Use accounting and financial language to communicate with finance professionals.
  • Analyse financial performance using ratios and break-even techniques.
  • Apply budgetary control to assess performance and identify corrective actions.
  • Evaluate investment projects using appraisal methods such as DCF.
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How You Will Learn

Learning develops through a blend of conceptual explanation and practical financial tools and techniques. Participants will engage with financial reporting principles, analytical methods, and real-world examples that enhance understanding and application. Emphasis is placed on strengthening financial awareness, interpretation, and decision-support skills relevant to modern business environments.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals without a finance background who are required to interpret and contribute to financial discussions and decision-making.

This Finance for Non-Finance Professionals training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Sales and marketing executives
  • Project and operational professionals
  • Internal auditors
  • Human resources and legal professionals
  • Senior professionals involved in strategic partnerships

 

Course Outline
Day 1

The Business & Financial Environment

This day introduces the role of finance in business strategy and financial reporting fundamentals. Participants explore accounting conventions and governance’ impact on financial oversight. The topics covered will include:   

  • The business environment                  
  • The role of financial management
  • Developing a strategic financial plan
  • The role & purpose of financial & management accounting
  • Accounting conventions, policies & International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
  • The executive’s role in corporate governance
Day 2

Financial Statements & Financial Analysis for Executive Decision Making

This day focuses on interpreting financial information and analysing performance. Participants examine working capital, liquidity, and efficiency indicators. The topics covered will include:

  • Corporate financial information: - Internal & external
  • The key elements of published annual financial reports             
  • Financial statements analysis to evaluate financial performance to improve liquidity, profitability, & efficiency
  • Working capital management
  • Cash flow statements and calculating free cash flow
  • Predicting business failure with ratios and other key indicators
Day 3

Strategic Financial Decision Making

This day explores financing decisions, debt vs. equity, and strategic financial tools. Participants review capital structure considerations and growth strategies. The topics covered will include:

  • Financing the business – Why and when?
  • Financing principles, short-term vs. long-term, debt vs. Equity
  • Sources and types of finance
  • Determining the cost of long-term finance - The cost of capital models:
    • Cost of Equity (Ke) – Dividend Valuation Model
    • Cost of Equity (Ke) - Capital Asset Pricing Model
    • Cost of Debt (Kd)
    • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Review of external growth strategies:
    • Mergers, acquisitions and joint ventures
  • Review of restructuring strategies: Demergers, spin-offs, unbundling, MBO, MBI, BIMBO
Day 4

The Executives Role in Capital Investment

This day focuses on capital investment appraisal techniques and managing risk. Participants learn DCF, NPV, IRR, and practical considerations for financial decisions. The topics covered will include:   

  • The capital investment process
  • Basic appraisal techniques – ARR and Payback
  • Why you should consider the time value of money?
  • Discounted cash flow appraisal techniques – NPV and IRR
  • Practical issues to consider in NPV appraisal - Inflation, Capital Rationing, Risk and Uncertainty
  • Managing risk & uncertainty
Day 5

Executive Management & Control of Budgets

This day emphasises budgeting as a financial control tool. Participants explore variance analysis and CVP techniques to support decision-making. The topics covered will include:   

  • The purpose and importance of budgeting
  • Different budgeting models – Are They Relevant for Your Business?
  • Preparing, negotiating & implementing the budget
  • Controlling the budget
  • Variance analysis
  • Using budgets to aid decision making: Cost / Volume / Profit (CVP) analysis & break-even analysis
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house allows organisations to customise financial awareness development to sector-specific challenges and strategic priorities. Customisation ensures participants focus on financial areas most relevant to organisational goals, enhancing uptake and workplace application.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Finance for Non-Finance Professionals training course:

  • Enhanced organisational financial understanding
  • Greater contribution to financial discussions
  • Improved interpretation of financial reports
  • Stronger budgeting and control capability
  • Better investment decision awareness
  • More informed strategic planning insights
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