FINANCE FOR NON-FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
Finance for Non-Financial Professionals is a practical programme designed to give professionals across all functions the confidence and skills to understand and apply financial concepts in their roles. By breaking down complex terms into simple, actionable insights, the programme helps participants interpret financial statements, analyze costs, manage budgets, and connect finance to business strategy. Through hands-on activities, real-world case studies, and interactive discussions, participants will learn to “speak the language of finance” and use it to solve everyday business challenges—ultimately making smarter decisions and driving organizational success
Who Should Attend
- Professionals from any industry (managers, engineers, sales teams, HR, operations, etc.) with limited financial background.
TRAINING METHODOLOGY
This programme uses a hands-on, applied learning approach, blending ESG knowledge with AI practice through:
- Interactive Case Studies: Participants explore real-life examples from industries such as retail, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, and hospitality.
- Hands-On Exercises: Team-based activities in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis ensure immediate practice of new skills.
- Simulations & Role Plays: Scenarios such as launching a product, managing cash flow, or pitching a business idea allow participants to apply financial logic in realistic settings.
- Simplified Frameworks: Complex tools like NPV, IRR, and ratios are broken down into accessible, easy-to-grasp models.
- Collaborative Learning: Group discussions and peer sharing reinforce understanding and encourage cross-industry perspectives.
- Action-Oriented Takeaways: Each module ends with key insights and tools participants can immediately apply back at work.
Course Content
Option 1: One-Day Programme (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Theme: “Finance Made Simple: Empowering Business Decisions Beyond Numbers”
Morning Session
9:00 – 9:30 am → Registration, Icebreaker (“How do numbers drive decisions in your job?”)
9:30 – 11:00 am → Understanding the Language of Finance
- Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
- Simple case: How a café balances revenue & costs
11:00 – 11:15 am → Tea Break
11:15 – 1:00 pm → Costs & Break-Even Analysis
- Fixed vs Variable costs
- Break-even point in launching a new service/product
Afternoon Session
2:00 – 3:30 pm → Budgeting & Forecasting Essentials
- Why budgets fail and how to make realistic forecasts
- Activity: Team creates a mini budget for a new project
3:30 – 3:45 pm → Tea Break
3:45 – 4:45 pm → Key Ratios & KPIs for Better Decisions
- Profitability, Liquidity, Efficiency, ROI
- Industry examples: retail, tech, healthcare
4:45 – 5:00 pm → Wrap-Up, Q&A, Key Takeaways
Option 2: Two-Day Programme (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
Theme: “Driving Business Success Through Financial Insights”
Day 1 – Foundations of Finance
9:00 – 10:30 am → Understanding Financial Statements (interactive walk-through)
10:45 – 12:30 pm → Costing & Break-Even Analysis
Industry case studies: hotels, manufacturing, tech startups
1:30 – 3:00 pm → Budgeting & Forecasting for Projects
Hands-on team exercise: Building a realistic annual budget
3:15 – 5:00 pm → Cash Flow Management
Why businesses fail due to cash flow
Example: retail chain expansion
Day 2 – Application & Strategy
9:00 – 10:30 am → KPIs & Financial Ratios for Decision-Making
Activity: Compare two companies in different industries
10:45 – 12:30 pm → Investment Decisions & Capital Budgeting
NPV, IRR simplified with real-life business examples
1:30 – 3:00 pm → Risk, Uncertainty & Financial Decision-Making
Scenario planning: raw material price fluctuations, FX risks
3:15 – 4:30 pm → Linking Finance to Business Strategy
How finance drives growth & innovation
Group simulation: Pitching a new business idea using financial logic
4:30 – 5:00 pm → Certification, Closing & Next Steps
Enquiry
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Course Schedule
Date: 1 Or 2 Days
Time: 9 AM – 5 PM
Course Fee
Inclusive of training material, certificates & meals.Our course is HRDF claimable.
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Location
No. 2-2, Plaza Usahawan Genting Kelang,
Jalan Danau Niaga 1, Taman Danau Saujana,
53300 Kuala Lumpur.
Certificate
- A Certificate of Attendance will be issued upon meeting the following criteria.
- To qualify for the award of the award of the Certificate of achievement, a participant must achieve 100% attendance and participate in all team discussions
Registration
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About The Trainer & Programme
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