Participants will also learn how to link financial analysis with corporate strategy, business operations, and value creation.

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

• Analyze financial statements and identify key financial drivers
• Apply financial ratios and performance metrics to evaluate company health
• Conduct in-depth strategic financial analysis for business planning and decision-making
• Use financial models to project future performance and assess financial risks
• Align financial analysis with corporate strategy to enhance decision-making
• Provide actionable insights for leadership through effective financial communication

This course is ideal for:

• Financial analysts and accountants
• Corporate strategists and business planners
• Senior managers and executives involved in financial decision-making
• Investors and financial consultants
• Anyone interested in understanding how to use financial analysis to support strategy and business growth

This interactive Training will be highly interactive, with opportunities to advance your opinions and ideas and will include:
• Lectures
• Workshop & Work Presentation
• Case Studies and Practical Exercise
• Videos and General Discussions

Day 1: Introduction to Financial Analysis and Strategic Management

• The role of financial analysis in strategic decision-making
• Overview of financial statements: Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement
• Understanding the links between financial performance and corporate strategy
• Key financial concepts for strategic analysis: Profitability, liquidity, solvency, and efficiency
• The importance of financial data in evaluating competitive positioning and market dynamics
• Real-life examples: Using financial analysis to inform strategic decisions
• Group activity: Analyzing a company’s financial statements for initial insights

Day 2: Financial Ratios and Performance Metrics

• Overview of financial ratios: Profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and leverage ratios
• Profitability analysis: Gross margin, operating margin, net margin, and return on equity
• Liquidity analysis: Current ratio, quick ratio, and cash conversion cycle
• Leverage analysis: Debt-to-equity ratio, interest coverage ratio, and financial leverage
• Efficiency analysis: Inventory turnover, receivables turnover, and asset turnover
• Advanced ratios: Economic value added (EVA), return on invested capital (ROIC), and free cash flow
• Hands-on workshop: Calculating and interpreting financial ratios for a sample company

Day 3: Forecasting and Financial Modeling

• Financial forecasting techniques: Trend analysis, regression analysis, and scenario planning
• Building financial models: Projecting income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Sensitivity analysis: Assessing how different assumptions impact financial outcomes
• Integrating key variables into financial models: Revenue, cost structure, capital expenditure, and working capital
• Evaluating investment opportunities: NPV, IRR, and payback period analysis
• Case study: Developing a financial model for a new project or business venture
• Group exercise: Constructing a basic financial forecast for a company

Day 4: Linking Financial Analysis with Corporate Strategy

• Understanding the strategic implications of financial performance: Profitability, risk, and growth
• Evaluating strategic options using financial data: Organic growth, mergers & acquisitions, joint ventures, and divestitures
• Aligning financial goals with business objectives and strategic vision
• Financial analysis for strategic budgeting and capital allocation
• Risk management: Identifying and mitigating financial risks that could affect strategy
• Real-world case study: How financial analysis shaped a company's strategic direction
• Discussion: Presenting financial insights to non-financial stakeholders

Day 5: Strategic Financial Communication and Reporting

• Communicating financial analysis to key stakeholders: Senior management, board members, investors, and analysts
• Creating financial dashboards and reports for decision-makers
• Data visualization techniques for presenting complex financial data
• Key considerations in financial reporting: Transparency, clarity, and accuracy
• Evaluating business performance: Benchmarking and comparing with industry peers
• Using financial analysis in business planning and performance management
• Final project: Preparing a strategic financial analysis report and presentation for a company
• Course review, Q&A, and certification (optional)

A RECTUS attendance certificate will be awarded to all participants who complete at least 80% of the total course duration.