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An Integrated Approach to Financial and Business Planning

Why Choose An Integrated Approach to Financial and Business Planning Training Course?

Online Training Course Overview

Is long- and short-term planning within your organisation integrated sufficiently to provide effective and meaningful financial and business plans? If we don’t plan effectively it’s like being in a rudderless boat bobbing about on the ocean with no destination and no direction.

Financial and business planning are functions that must be integrated in order to determine where we want to be headed as an organisation and to provide the necessary direction to get there. This online course includes not only the theoretical background but also provides the necessary skills for attendees to build world class standards into their organisations’ planning, budgeting, performance measurement and reporting systems.

This AZTech online training course covers the various approaches to operational budgeting, but also the all-important cash flow budgeting, and capital budgeting for projects and new asset acquisitions. It focuses on use of the appropriate tools and techniques for attendees to become better able to carry out their planning and budgeting tasks and responsibilities.

What are the Goals?

Online Training Course Objectives

By the end of this AZTech online training course you will be able to:

  • Appreciate the importance of integrated long-term strategic business and financial planning
  • Develop a strategic financial planning model using Excel®
  • Prepare short-term, annual operating budgets and cash budgets for planning purposes
  • Use flexed budgets and variance analysis for budgetary control
  • Consider the range of techniques for capital project appraisal and capital budgeting

The Course Content

  • Organisational planning frameworks for strategic and tactical approaches to business planning
  • The international business environment
  • Corporate objectives and key value drivers, and development of business and financial plans
  • Operating budgets, zero-based budgets, activity based budgets
  • The cash flow budget
  • Flexed budgets and variance analysis for budgetary control
  • Identification of the various types of capital projects and capital budgeting
  • The time value of money impact on future values of cash flows and capital project evaluation
  • WACC and ROI as benchmarks and the ‘hurdle rate’ for capital projects
  • Capital project evaluation using ARR and payback, and DCF techniques of NPV, IRR, MIRR

Certificate and Accreditation

  • An AZTech e-Certificate for delegates who attend and complete the online training course

How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career

At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.

Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.

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