Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

This course is ideal for professionals involved in financial management, including:

• CFOs, Finance Directors, and Finance Managers.
• Financial Analysts and Corporate Planners.
• Business Controllers and Budget Managers.
• Senior Executives and Department Heads responsible for financial strategy.
• Professionals aiming to enhance their financial planning and analysis skills.

Day 1:Introduction to Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis

• Overview of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A): Key concepts and importance.
• Roles and Responsibilities of the FP&A Team: Aligning finance with business strategy.
• Key Components of FP&A: Budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
• Financial Statements and KPIs: Understanding the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.
• Case Study: Real-world examples of FP&A in action.

Day 2:   Financial Forecasting & Modeling

• Financial Forecasting Techniques: Top-down vs. bottom-up forecasting.
• Building Financial Models: Creating profit and loss, cash flow, and balance sheet forecasts.
• Scenario Analysis and Sensitivity Testing: How to assess the impact of various assumptions on forecasts.
• Best Practices for Forecasting Accuracy: Minimizing errors and improving predictability.
• Case Study: Developing financial models for a business scenario.

Day 3: Performance Analysis & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• The Budgeting Process: Steps in creating an effective corporate budget.
• Types of Budgets: Incremental, zero-based, and flexible budgeting.
• Aligning Budgets with Business Strategy: Ensuring financial plans support organizational goals.
• Cost Allocation and Profitability Analysis: Tracking costs and ensuring profitability.
• Case Study: Preparing a budget for a growing organization.

Day 4: Performance Analysis & Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Analyzing Financial Performance: How to interpret financial reports and KPIs.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Defining and using KPIs to measure business performance.
• Variance Analysis: Identifying and analyzing budget-to-actual discrepancies.
• Benchmarking and Financial Ratios: Using financial ratios to assess performance.
• Case Study: Analyzing a company’s financial performance and identifying improvement opportunities.

Day 5: Financial Decision-Making & Strategic Planning

• Using Financial Analysis for Decision-Making: How financial data supports strategic decisions.
• Integrating FP&A with Corporate Strategy: Aligning financial planning with long-term business goals.
• Risk Management and Financial Strategy: Identifying and managing financial risks.
• Communicating Financial Information to Stakeholders: Presenting financial data effectively to senior leadership.