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FNB 170 - Strategic Financial Leadership: Driving Growth and Profitability
| Code | Start Date | Duration | Venue | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FNB 170 | 21 July 2025 | 5 Days | London | Registration Form Link |
| FNB 170 | 15 September 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
| FNB 170 | 10 November 2025 | 5 Days | Cairo | Registration Form Link |
| FNB 170 | 08 December 2025 | 5 Days | Istanbul | Registration Form Link |
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Course Description
In today’s fast-paced business environment, strategic decisions are no longer the sole domain of finance departments. Leaders across all functions are expected to understand the financial implications of their choices—from structuring capital and managing profitability to evaluating growth opportunities and aligning performance goals with long-term value creation. This course is designed to empower managers and executives with the financial insight and analytical tools needed to make sound strategic decisions that drive business success.
Course Objectives
- Apply financial insight to strategic decisions about capital structure
- Use benchmarks and analysis techniques to evaluate financial performance
- Balance profitability and growth through sound financial management
- Set realistic performance goals and incentive strategies
- Communicate financial strategies with confidence and clarity
- Align financial decisions with broader organizational strategy
Who Should Attend?
- Mid- to senior-level managers
- Department heads and directors
- Entrepreneurs and business owners
- High-potential employees preparing for leadership roles
Course Details/Schedule
Day 1
- Foundations of corporate financial strategy
- The role of financial leadership in strategic decision-making
- Capital structure, cost of capital, and leverage
- Financial statements and performance metrics
- Pros, cons, and strategic considerations of debt vs. equity financing
- Optimal capital structure
Day 2
- Financial analysis for strategic decision-making
- Evaluating funding options for business expansion
- Profitability ratios, liquidity, efficiency, and solvency analysis
- Cash flow analysis and forecasting
- Benchmarking performance using industry standards
Day 3
- Profitability vs. growth: achieving the right balance
- Margins vs. market share: trade-offs and strategies
- Managing working capital and operational efficiency
- Strategic investment decisions and ROI analysis
- Goal Setting, compensation strategy, and performance management
- Designing financial KPIs aligned with business objectives
- Setting realistic performance targets using financial insight
Day 4
- Creating compensation plans that incentivize strategic behavior
- Driving change and communicating financial strategy
- Building financial acumen across departments
- Communicating financial insights to non-financial stakeholders
- Leading cross-functional initiatives with financial discipline
Day 5
- Financial agility: responding to market shifts, crises, and disruption
- Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis for financial forecasting
- Integrating digital tools and analytics into financial decision-making
- Sustainability and ESG considerations in financial strategy
- Leveraging technology to improve financial visibility and responsiveness
- Managing risk and uncertainty in strategic planning
