Overview

Advanced financial management entails the analysis and strategic decision-making regarding a company’s financial resources. It also encompasses the management of financial risks, investment decisions, financial planning, and the optimization of capital structure.

This five-day advanced financial management training is designed to enhance corporate-level financial management skills by equipping practitioners with a deeper and broader understanding of the complex issues currently emerging in the finance sector, ultimately aimed at creating corporate value.

Through practical exercises and real-world case studies, participants will improve their ability to effectively manage financial resources in both private and public sector organizations.

Program Objectives

• Utilize advanced techniques in capital budgeting, including risk analysis and option pricing.
• Create effective financial strategies to manage corporate growth and financial risks.
• Conduct thorough financial forecasting and develop strategic financial models.
• Analyze the financial implications of mergers, acquisitions, and corporate restructuring.
• Improve organizational financial performance through enhanced financial planning and resource allocation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this training the participants will be able to:

• Learn advanced financial analysis techniques to evaluate company performance and make informed decisions. 
• Develop expertise in risk management strategies to mitigate financial risks and maximize opportunities. 
• Gain insights into advanced capital budgeting techniques for optimal investment decision-making. 
• Enhance your strategic financial planning skills to achieve long-term organizational objectives. 
• Explore concepts of international financial management and their implications for global business operations. 
• Apply advanced financial management tools and techniques through practical case studies and exercises. Cultivate critical thinking and problem-solving abilities in complex financial scenarios. 

Target Delegates

Training on Advanced Financial Management is aimed at Senior Finance Executives in both public and private sector organization including:

• Financial Managers,
• Finance Directors,
• CFOs and Financial Executives,
• Financial Analysts,
• Investment Bankers,
• Risk Managers and
• Corporate Strategists.

Planned Program

Day 1: Capital Budgeting and Investment Appraisal

• Advanced techniques in capital budgeting: NPV, IRR, and MIRR
• Risk-adjusted discount rates and scenario analysis
• Option pricing in investment decisions
• Capital rationing
• Asset replacement decisions
• Practical Exercise: Applying advanced capital budgeting techniques in real-world scenarios

Day 2: Corporate Finance and Capital Structure Optimization

• Theories of capital structure and financial leverage
• Assessing the cost of capital and optimal capital structure
• Dividend policy and its impact on shareholder value
• Case Study: Optimizing capital structure for a company

Day 3: Financial Risk Management and Internal Control Systems in Financial Management

• Identifying and managing financial risks: market, credit, and operational risks
• Tools for hedging financial risks: derivatives, options, and futures
• Building a comprehensive risk management framework
• Organizational financial management policies
• Role of audit
• Financial fraud
• Practical Exercise: Developing a risk management strategy for a financial institution

Day 4: Financial Forecasting and Strategic Planning

• Building dynamic financial models for forecasting
• Scenario analysis and stress testing in financial planning
• Linking financial forecasts to strategic objectives and business goals
• Practical Exercise: Creating a financial forecast model for a business expansion plan

Day 5: Contemporary issues and emerging trends

• Cryptocurrency
• Block-chain technology
• Cloud funding
• Digitization of financial transactions
• Big data project finance
• Islamic finance
• Behavioural finance
• Derivative markets in developing countries

Training Approach

This training is delivered by our experienced trainer who is an expert in his respective fields. The instruction includes a combination of practical activities, presentations, group work, and case studies. Participants will also receive training notes and additional reference materials.