Managerial Finance Training Course
Course Overview
| Course Title | Managerial Finance Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | TBA |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | TBA |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview
The Managerial Finance Training Course is designed to equip managers and financial professionals with practical financial analysis, planning, and control tools necessary for sound decision-making in modern business environments. Participants will develop a deep understanding of key financial concepts and apply them to real-world strategic and operational decisions. The course blends financial theory with hands-on tools and simulations used in budgeting, capital investment, and performance measurement.
Course Duration
5 Days
Target Audience
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Finance Managers and Officers
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Departmental and Business Unit Managers
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Corporate Planners and Budget Officers
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Project and Program Managers
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Entrepreneurs and Business Owners
Personal Impact
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Develop sharper financial analysis and planning skills
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Make data-driven decisions backed by financial models
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Understand how financial metrics affect business performance
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Gain confidence in interpreting financial reports and ratios
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Learn to communicate financial insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
Organizational Impact
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Improved financial management across departments
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Stronger alignment between finance and operations
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Enhanced capital allocation and cost efficiency
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Better risk management and forecasting accuracy
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Strengthened decision-making and accountability culture
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Analyze and interpret financial statements and key ratios
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Understand cost behavior and apply cost control tools
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Evaluate investment opportunities using capital budgeting techniques
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Plan and manage budgets aligned with strategic goals
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Apply financial tools to assess risk and drive performance
Course Modules
Course Outline
Module 1: Financial Statement Analysis and Interpretation
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Understanding key financial statements: Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow
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Ratio analysis for liquidity, profitability, and solvency
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Trend analysis and benchmarking
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Common size statements and financial health diagnostics
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Case Study: Financial statement analysis of a medium-sized enterprise
Module 2: Cost Concepts and Break-Even Analysis
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Types of costs: fixed, variable, direct, indirect
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Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) and break-even analysis
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Marginal costing vs. absorption costing
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Cost allocation and overhead management
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Workshop: Break-even and CVP analysis for a new product line
Module 3: Budgeting and Financial Planning
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Principles of budgeting and strategic alignment
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Types of budgets: operational, capital, flexible
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Variance analysis and budget monitoring
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Forecasting techniques for revenue and expenditure
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Simulation: Preparing a departmental budget and variance analysis
Module 4: Capital Budgeting and Investment Decision-Making
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Time value of money and discounting techniques
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Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period
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Sensitivity and scenario analysis
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Evaluating competing investment projects
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Case Study: Capital investment appraisal in a capital-intensive industry
Module 5: Financial Decision-Making and Performance Management
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Linking financial performance to strategic objectives
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Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Balanced Scorecards
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Financial risk assessment and mitigation
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Financing decisions: debt vs. equity, cost of capital
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Group Exercise: Evaluating financial decisions for strategic growth
Course Administration
Methodology
This instructor-led training course is delivered using a blended learning approach comprising presentations, guided practical sessions, web-based tutorials, and group work.
Accreditation
Participants will receive a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion.
Training Venue
Held at the Tech For Development Training Centre.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.
Email: letstalk@techfordevelopment.com
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
Customised training available.
Payment
Send proof of payment to letstalk@techfordevelopment.com.
