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Finance for Non-Finance Managers

11–12 Jun 2026 · 9:00am - 5:00pm

Armada Hotel, Petaling jaya

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2 Days physical training

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Overview
Skills
Modules

Skills you'll gain

Finance Budgeting Cash Flow Management View all skills

This 2-day program is designed to equip non-finance managers with essential financial knowledge and practical skills to confidently interpret financial information and apply it in managerial decision-making. The goal is to transform "scary" numbers into a powerful management tool, allowing you to speak the language of business, justify your budgets, and make data-driven decisions that align with company’s strategic goals. The training emphasizes real-world business scenarios, ensuring immediate workplace application.

Objectives:

Understand the role of finance in supporting business strategy and operational performance.
Interpret key financial statements: Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement
Identify cost structures, margins, and profitability drivers within their departments
Apply budgeting and cost control techniques effectively
Evaluate financial implications before making management decisions
Communicate more effectively with finance teams and senior management

Why financial knowledge matters
Key financial terms explained simply

Module 2: Understanding the Profit & Loss Statement

Identifying the difference between Gross, Operating, and Net Profit.
Understanding the accounting cycle; Accrual vs. Cash accounting
Revenue recognition, COGS, OPEX, CAPEX, EBITDA,EBIT, etc

Module 3: Understanding the Balance Sheet

Understanding what a company owns vs. what it owes.
Assets, liabilities, and equity
What the balance sheet reveals about business health

Module 4: Cash Flow Management Essentials

Profit vs cash flow
Managing cash flow challenges

Module 5: Cost Behaviour and Break-Even Analysis

Fixed vs variable costs
Break-even point and contribution margin

Module 6: Budgeting and Financial Planning for Managers

Budget preparation basics
Budget vs actual analysis

Module 7: Key Financial Ratios for Managers

Profitability, liquidity, and efficiency ratios
What managers should monitor

Module 8: Financial Evaluation of Business and Projects

Cost-benefit analysis
ROI and payback period concepts

Module 9: Financial Risks and Red Flags for Managers

Common financial mistakes
Early warning indicators

Module 10: Action Planning and Program

Applying learning at the workplace
Personal action plan