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Finance for Non-Finance Managers : A Primer for Decision Making – Batch 6 (FNFM6)

IIM Bangalore - Executive Education

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About Programme

In today’s data-driven world, financial literacy is no longer reserved for CFOs. Whether you’re leading a business unit, managing projects, or heading marketing and operations – every decision impacts the bottom line.

The Finance for Non-Finance Managers (FNFM) programme is an executive education finance programme at IIM Bangalore, designed for working professionals and executives from non-financial backgrounds. This IIM finance course provides practical finance training for executives, enabling participants to understand financial statements, evaluate business performance, assess investments and budgets, and make financially informed decisions. Through an applied learning approach, participants develop the financial confidence to collaborate effectively with finance teams, contribute to strategic discussions, and understand how financial decisions influence business growth and value creation.

This programme is crafted for professionals from non-financial backgrounds who want to confidently navigate financial statements, make informed decisions, and drive business growth. This is not just a finance course – it’s a strategic business enabler.

Programme Content

Weekend-based sessions: On-Campus & Online Format
Total Sessions: 8 Days
  • On-Campus Sessions (IIMB Main Campus)
  • 65 Hybrid Sessions
    • Class Days:
  • On-campus: Wed–Sat
  • Online: Fri & Sat
    • Timings:
  • Friday: 5:45 pm onwards
  • Saturday: 9:00 am onwards
  • On-campus sessions: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (Wed–Sat)

    • Programme Objective

    As part of IIM Bangalore’s executive education portfolio, the programme helps professionals strengthen their financial acumen and prepare for roles with greater managerial and financial responsibility.

    Equip non-finance managers with a strong foundation in key financial concepts and terminology.
    Enable participants to read, interpret, and analyse financial statements with confidence.
    Enhance decision-making capabilities by understanding the financial impact of business activities.
    Develop the ability to evaluate investment opportunities, budgeting plans, and cost structures.
    Introduce key aspects of commercial law, direct and indirect taxation relevant to business.
    Build cross-functional collaboration by improving communication with finance teams andstakeholders.
    Foster strategic thinking by linking financial metrics to business performance and value creation.
    Prepare participants to take on larger leadership roles with greater financial responsibility.

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    Ms Preethi S

    Email: preethi.s@iimb.ac.in

    Contact number:  +91 8951974073

    A certificate of completion will be awarded by IIMB to participants upon successful completion of the programme and satisfying programme requirements.

    We have scheduled a webinar on Saturday, 5-Sep- 2026 at 4:00PM to enable aspirants to understand the programme content and framework.

    Webinar registration link:

    https://iim-b.zoom.us/meeting/register/R8FKEfzRSfyXznO6DIZnsQ

    Programme Benefits

    Financial Confidence: Learn to read and interpret financial statements, profit & loss accounts, and cash flow statements with ease.
    Smarter Decisions: Understand the financial impact behind critical business choices to make informed decisions.
    Cross-Functional Power: Communicate more effectively with finance teams and key stakeholders.
    Strategic Influence: Gain the confidence to participate in boardroom discussions and budgeting processes.
    Career Advancement: Earn a certificate from IIM Bangalore and gain prestigious alumni status to elevate your professional profile.

    Testimonials

    "The Finance for Non- Finance Executives programme at IIM Bangalore was the ultimate catalyst for my transition from an operations leader to a business unit head. As an operations manager, my focus was strictly on execution, but this course masterfully closed the gap between nodding along with numbers and managing them. The absolute highlight was the exceptional commitment of theIIMBsfaculty. Their immense patience and industry insights seamlessly simplified complex balance sheets, working capital metrics, and corporate governance. Equally valuable was the co-learning experience with an incredibly diverse group; exchanging viewpoints with leaders from engineering, marketing, and healthcare enriched our case discussions and completely reshaped my business outlook.Backed by elite financial literacy and IIMB Alumni status, I have stepped into holistic business ownership with absolute confidence. It is an indispensable toolkit for any fast-tracking executive."

    Gaurav Malhotra

    Executive Director & Country Manager, Saleri India Pvt Ltd

    Testimonial Source

    Program Certificate

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    Earn a certificate after the course completion. Certificates will be issued by the institute..

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    +91 9403890085contact@echomind.oneMon – Fri, 9am – 5pm IST

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