Programme Content
Program Content
Financial Leadership in Action
Building internal / external presence with reputation for excellence
Commanding priorities, top concerns and expectations
Managing the complex needs of a growing number of stakeholders
Addressing barriers (internal, external, knowledge gaps)
Strategic Alignment
Aligning the organisation around its strategy with more integrated planning
Strategic engagement/ goal congruence / concrete outcomes
Translating strategic imperatives into operational plans
Overcoming strategic bottlenecks, staying on track
Finance vision, mission, goals and values
The In
fl
uential CFO / Building Relationships
Personal effectiveness, presence and credibility
Communication skills and social interactions
Holding center stage effectively
Building relationships (CEO/Chairman/Audit Committee/Investors/Analysts/banks)
Partnering with other corporate functions and business management
Strategic Budgeting and Business Partnering
Linking the planning process to the business life cycle and strategy
Outcome-driven budgets and event-driven rolling forecasts
Level of connection and challenge via business partnering
Quality of business decisions
Optimising your business model, improving returns, creating value
Countering massive moves in revenue and margins
Stress testing initiatives for growth
Engaging in negotiations with banks (funding choices, cash optimisation)
Acquiring commercial insights, gaining the trust of the main board and line functions
Insightful analysis (trends, competitors, decision choices)
Activating critical success factors (financial and non-financial)
Empowering budget owners to make informed decisions, submit realistic budgets
Advancing Finance Capabilities
Nurturing leadership pipeline (succession, attitude, agility)
Oversight of New and Complex Risks
Building insights and emerging risk profiles (e.g. cyber, social media, regulatory)
Leading Corporate Treasury
G
etting to grips with core treasury elements (e.g. policy, funding, investing)
Critical treasury risks (interest rate, currency, bank risks)
Derivatives and complex financial instruments (swaps, forward contracts)
