Finance for strategic thinkers

About the course

This intensive, in-person ‘Finance for Strategic Thinkers’ course empowers business professionals to:

  • understand how financial information is used to monitor and control the business
  • understand how financial information can support strategic decision making
  • confidently discuss financial issues with finance professionals.

The course is not about bookkeeping. It involves practical, intellectually stimulating and interactive tutor-led sessions. From case studies to team challenges, guest speakers, and discussions. It’s available as an in-house or open course.

The workshop will be fun and interactive, with lots of worked examples and case studies. At the end of the course, you will have a deeper understanding of what the financial information might be telling you, and the questions you might want to ask. You will have gained valuable strategic knowledge and skills, as well as actionable concepts for your organisation. 

Course dates and cost

This one-day course costs £250 and will take place on 2 June 2025.

Learning

The objectives of the workshop are to:

  • Critically evaluate the role of, and methods used for, performance management within an organisation
  • Evaluate the role of non financial information in performance management and budgeting
  • Analyse, apply and discuss techniques and models for assessing strategic finance decisions.

Contact us

OBBS Business and External Engagement

Phone +44 (0) 1865 534800 (OBBS Reception > Option 4 > Option 1)

Email obbs-bee@brookes.ac.uk