An intensive professional development training course on
Financial Awareness
The Essentials of Business Finance for Non-Financial Managers
Why Choose Financial Awareness Training Course?
In today’s competitive business world firms are under unprecedented pressure to deliver value to their owners and other key stakeholders. Managers in all parts of the organisation are now finding that they need some financial know how to cope with the responsibility placed on them as business managers and key decision-makers; monitoring and improving business performance, investing in capital projects: all require some degree of financial knowledge. The key financial skills are not difficult to learn and in the hands of an experienced manager they can provide a formidable competitive advantage.
This Financial Awareness training course will feature:
- Using the language of finance to communicate with colleagues and finance professionals
- Interpreting financial statements to assess the financial health of the company
- Managing and reducing costs; maximising profit
- Planning, budgeting and forecasting methods and systems
- Techniques for assessing viability of capital investment projects
- Using financial forecasts to manage risk and assist in business decision making
Training Course Objectives
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and jargon of financial management
- Analyse and interpret financial statements
- Use cost and profit analysis for decision making
- Understand and use Excel tools for forecasting and financial analysis
- Master the financial tools for planning and budgeting
- Apply the tools of capital investment appraisal
Who is this Training Course For?
The training course covers the essential business finance skills and will be highly beneficial to any managers and other employees who use financial information, make important business decisions or interact with the organisation’s finance team
This Financial Awareness training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Divisional managers
- Strategy and planning managers
- Finance and accounting team members
- Functional managers within divisions and at organisational head offices
- Purchasing and sales managers
- Managers going through career development programmes
How will Training Course be Presented?
The training course is structured as a highly participative workshop with formal presentations, case studies and interactive worked examples. Relevant examples and case studies are provided to illustrate the application of each of the topics covered and opportunities are provided to learn and practice the use of powerful modern finance skills and tools, reinforced with practical examples and exercises. The practical application of Excel tools will be demonstrated and there will opportunities for delegates to practice them.
The Course Content
- Accounting concepts, terminology and rules
- Understanding and using financial statements
- Analysing and interpreting financial statements
- Managing the key drivers of business cash flow
- Managing and reducing costs to improve profit
- Understanding Return on Investment and other financial measures
- The business planning cycle
- Principles and practice of budgeting
- Using budgets to manage business performance
- Assessing the viability of capital projects
- Methods of capital investment appraisal
- Understanding and using discounted cash flow analysis
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the 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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