Finance for Non Finance Professionals

  • Address: Wingsway Training Institute, 304- Safa C Next to Burjuman Metro station - Exit 1, Adjacent to Max Khalid Bin Al Waleed Road Bur - Dubai, UAE (Map)
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Price: AED 2,000

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Finance for Non-Finance is a training program or course designed to help individuals without a financial background understand key financial concepts and how they apply to business decisions. It's especially useful for professionals in areas like operations, HR, marketing, engineering, and management who need to interpret financial data or interact with finance teams.

Objective

To equip non-financial professionals with the knowledge and confidence to:

  • Understand financial terminology and reports
  • Interpret financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow)
  • Make informed business decisions using financial data
  • Communicate effectively with finance and accounting departments

Key Topics Covered

Introduction to Finance

  • Role of finance in business
  • Basic financial terms (assets, liabilities, equity, etc.)

Understanding Financial Statements

  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement (Profit & Loss)
  • Cash Flow Statement

Financial Ratios & Analysis

  • Liquidity, profitability, and solvency ratios
  • Trend and variance analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

  • How budgets are created
  • Variance analysis and forecasting techniques

Cost Concepts

  • Fixed vs. variable costs
  • Break-even analysis
  • Contribution margin

Investment Basics

  • ROI, NPV, IRR
  • Capital budgeting principles

Working Capital Management

  • Managing receivables, inventory, and payables

Linking Finance to Strategy

  • How financial performance ties to business strategy

Who Should Attend

  • Managers and team leads in non-financial roles
  • Entrepreneurs and small business owners
  • Engineers, HR professionals, marketers, and project managers
  • Anyone who wants to make better financial decisions without a finance degree

Benefits of the Course

  • Make data-driven decisions
  • Gain confidence in financial discussions
  • Improve collaboration with finance teams
  • Identify financial risks and opportunities
  • Enhance overall business acumen

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About the instructor

Our Trainer is an Experienced and engaging Finance Trainer specializing in making complex financial concepts clear, practical, and relevant for non-finance professionals. With a strong background in accounting, corporate finance, and adult learning,such as HR, marketing, operations, and IT—gain confidence in understanding and applying financial information in their roles.

Hands-on, interactive teaching style, using real-world examples and case studies to bridge the gap between finance theory and business practice.

Areas of Expertise:

  • Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
  • Financial Statements & Business Analysis
  • Budgeting, Forecasting & Cost Management
  • Financial Planning & Decision Making
  • Profitability & Performance Metrics
  • Capital Investment & ROI Basics
  • Business Acumen for Non-Finance Teams
  • Workshop Design & Facilitation

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