Course Outline
1. Introduction to the CGMA Finance Leadership Program
- Understanding today's finance profession
- The role of finance in driving business success
- Introduction to management accounting
- Overview of the CIMA Professional Qualification
- The value of the CGMA designation
2. Business and Finance Fundamentals
Build a strong foundation in finance and business concepts.
Topics include:
- Financial accounting principles
- Management accounting fundamentals
- Business economics
- Cost management
- Ethics and professional standards
- Corporate governance
- Business communication
3. Operational Finance and Performance Management
Develop the practical skills needed to support day-to-day business operations.
Topics include:
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Cost analysis
- Performance measurement
- Financial planning
- Business analytics
- Data-driven decision making
- Managing operational performance
4. Finance Business Partnering
Learn how finance professionals create value beyond reporting.
Topics include:
- Business partnering
- Stakeholder engagement
- Influencing business decisions
- Commercial awareness
- Effective communication
- Cross-functional collaboration
5. Risk Management and Corporate Governance
Understand how organizations identify, assess, and manage business risks.
Topics include:
- Enterprise risk management
- Internal controls
- Governance frameworks
- Compliance and regulatory considerations
- Managing financial and operational risk
6. Strategic Finance and Leadership
Develop the capabilities required to lead finance functions and support organizational strategy.
Topics include:
- Strategic planning
- Corporate finance
- Investment appraisal
- Business strategy execution
- Leadership and change management
- Innovation and digital transformation
- Finance in the age of AI
7. Business Simulations and Practical Application
Apply learning through interactive business scenarios that mirror real workplace challenges.
Participants will learn to:
- Analyse business situations
- Evaluate financial information
- Make commercial recommendations
- Solve strategic business problems
- Apply finance knowledge in practical situations
8. Preparing for the CIMA Case Study Examinations
Develop the skills required to succeed in the CIMA Case Study examinations.
Topics include:
- Understanding the Case Study format
- Business scenario analysis
- Integrating technical and strategic knowledge
- Professional report writing
- Examination techniques
Requirements
- An interest in finance, accounting, or business management
- Basic business or financial knowledge (recommended but not essential)
- A willingness to learn through interactive online learning and business simulations
Audience
- Finance Professionals
- Accountants
- Financial Analysts
- FP&A Professionals
- Management Accountants
- Business Analysts
- Auditors
- Consultants
- Finance Managers
- Business Managers
- University Graduates
- Professionals seeking an internationally recognized finance qualification
- Individuals aspiring to leadership roles such as Finance Director or Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Testimonials (4)
Good communication, open for discussion, kept it interesting and engaging
Ahmet Keyman - Keytrade AG
Course - Management Accounting and Finance for Non-Finance Professionals
Experience of the trainer and his way of conveying the content
Roggli Marc - Bechtle Schweiz AG
Course - FinOps
The trainer did not leave a single minute unexploited! He was up a storm throughout every lesson and provided much material for whatever he dealt with.
Elpida - Unemployed
Course - Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Combating Terrorist Financing (CTF)
The lecturer is very knowledgeable and can substantiate theories with his own personal experiences.