Stratagem Training » Operational Finance (3 day)

Operational Finance (3 day) Synopsis

MAJOR OBJECTIVE

The Operational Finance programme is designed to provide a thorough understanding of the critical measures necessary to ensure that the business is producing an adequate return on investment for the shareholders.

COURSE CONTENT

Module A: Return on Investment

Return on Assets

The Income Statement

The Balance Sheet

Module B: Working Capital and Cash Flow

Working Capital Ratios

Return on Stock Investment

Profit Versus Cash Flow

Module C: The Budgeting Process

Understanding a Budget

Constructing and Co-ordinating the Budget

Controlling the Budget

Module D: Fixed and Variable Costs

Understanding Fixed and Variable costs

Budgeting for Fixed and Variable costs

Contribution Margins and Break-Even

Module E: Capital Budgeting

Reasons for Capital Budgeting

Methods of Capital Budgeting

Understanding the Time Value of Money

Module F: Financing and Investment Decisions

Gearing

Financial Instruments

Share Valuations, when buying or selling a business

Critical tax issues

TRAINING METHODOLOGY

Inputs from the course leader assist learners to relate the theory to practical examples from their own businesses. Comprehensive workbook with case studies and practical examples. Groupwork where information is debated and shared.

COURSE DURATION

Course duration is three days. Presented in-company.

FOR WHOM INTENDED

Middle to senior management.