Finance for Executives

Introduction to the financial world and key messages

Teaching philosophy and approach

Introduction to core financial principles without formulas

Scenario-based and role-play approach

Understanding financial statements and key accounting concepts

Interpreting key financial indicators

Operational performance: margin analysis

Economic and financial performance: profitability indicators (ROIC, ROE)

Assessing profit sustainability

Identifying risk areas and operationalfinancial levers

Time value of money principles

Investment criteria and value creation metrics: NPV, IRR, payback period

Core valuation concepts

Company valuation techniques

Bond valuation

Financial markets and risk assessment

Estimating required return

Calculating the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

A financial analysis grid with essential indicators (growth, margins, profitability, solvency, etc.)

Investment decision models (cash flow forecasts, NPV, IRR, scenarios, break-even analysis)

Business valuation tools (DCF, comparables, dividend-based methods)

Cost of capital methodologies (CAPM, WACC, beta coefficients, etc.)

Objectives

1

Master the fundamentals of financial analysis

to assess a company's financial health and performance

2

Understand the impact of time and uncertainty

on monetary value, and integrate this into financial decision-making

3

Evaluate the value creation potential

of an investment project using robust forecasting and analytical methods

4

Apply the core principles

of asset and business valuation across diverse contexts

5

Calculate and interpret

the cost of capital as a strategic decision-making tool

6

Construct comprehensive evaluation models

using professional analytical frameworks and practical tools