Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

IIM Lucknow Chief Financial Officer Programme (in association with TEEL)

Indian Institute of Management Lucknow

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The Chief Financial Officer Programme by IIM Lucknow is designed for senior professionals ready to move beyond financial oversight into strategic enterprise leadership. This 10-month journey builds capabilities in capital allocation, risk, M&A, and digital finance, while integrating AI-driven decision-making and ESG frameworks. With a strong focus on boardroom readiness, it equips leaders to drive growth, influence stakeholders, and shape long-term value in complex business environments.

Programme Content

Module 1: The Evolving Role of the CFO

Module 2: Driving Investment Decisions

Capital Budgeting – I

Valuing different asset classes

Capital Budgeting – II

Portfolio return and risk evaluation

Capital Budgeting – III

Investment criteria for making investments

Module 3: Optimising Capital Structure

Capital Structure Theory - I

Devising optimal mix of debt and equity

Capital Structure Theory - II

Advanced concepts in capital structure theory

Capital Structure Theory - III

Project financing

Module 4: Valuing Businesses

Corporate Valuation – I

Principles of business valuation – i

Corporate Valuation – II

Principles of business valuation – ii

Corporate Valuation – III

Valuing startups and digital business model

Corporate Valuation – IV

Case studies in valuation

Corporate Valuation – V

Valuation in restructuring situations

Module 5: Strategic Thinking and Financial Leadership

Strategic Finance – I

Building strategies in the new age

Strategic Finance – II

Taxonomy of business models

Strategic Finance – III

Leading legacy organisations with new business models

Module 6: Mergers and Acquisitions

M&A – I

Principles of merger and acquisition

M&A – II

M&A process, Due Diligence

M&A – II

Regulatory aspects and deal structuring

Module 7: Business Economics

Introduction to Microeconomics

Competing on price in oligopolistic and competitive markets

Introduction to Macroeconomics

Understanding macroeconomic frameworks

Policy Implications

Monetary, fiscal and exchange rate policy

Module 8: Treasury Management

Fixed Income Securities

Concepts beyond bond valuation in Fixed Income Securities

Derivative Securities

Valuing derivative securities

Swaps

Managing cross currency exposure

Module 9: Risk Management

Credit Risk

Measuring default probability and loss given default

Asset and Liability Management

Concepts and techniques is ALM

Information and Cyber Security

Managing new threats

Module 10: FinTech

Blockchain

Application of Blockchain in finance

Cryptocurrency

NCO and valuation of crypto currencies

Digital Enterprises

Digital lending and investment

Module 11: Personal Leadership for CFOs

Handling Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity

Leading growth and innovation through uncertainty

Role of Creativity

Creativity for leadership

Negotiation Techniques

Negotiation and conflict resolution techniques

Module 12: Communication Repository for CFOs

Credible Communication

Be authentic and build credibility

Persuasive Communication

Build relationships and communicate stories

Crisis Communication

Navigate crisis without holding up

Capstone Project

Final Capstone Project

Presenting a financial transformation plan to a virtual board

Alumni Benefits

Alumni Status of India's Top Tier-B School

Upon completion of the programme, participants will need to register with a one-time registration fee of ₹10,000 + GST to receive the prestigious IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni Status (optional). The benefits include:

Executive Alumni Status of the Indian Institute of Management Lucknow
Executive Alumni receive an official @iimlexecalumni.ac.in domain email
Receipt of all IIM Lucknow programme brochures and newsletters along with details of souvenirs available with MDP Office
Lifelong access to a network of distinguished IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni
Access to the IIM Lucknow Campus Library (on-site access only)

Programme Audience

Graduates (10+2+3)/ Post Graduates with a minimum 10 years of work experience as on the programme start date.
Candidate should have scored minimum 50% marks in Graduation / Post Graduation and should be currently working.
CA/CS articleship is considered as work experience in this programme.
Participants from Consulting, Academic and Training profile are not considered for this programme.

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