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Corporate Finance Training

Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

This training enables non-financial professionals to understand the fundamental principles of corporate and market finance. Through concrete cases and accessible vocabulary, you will learn to read an income statement, a balance sheet, understand performance indicators, financing mechanisms, and the basics of budget management and investments. Ideal for HR, marketing, legal, or operational functions wishing to communicate effectively with financial departments.

IN-PERSON OR REMOTE CLASS

Duration

2 days

Additional activity

Remote

1,650 € VAT excluded

VAT exemption according to article 261-4-4° of the French Tax Code

Reference

FFNP-165

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Training Description

Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

2-day intensive training (14 hours) – Theoretical approach and concrete case studies

◆ Certificate in Corporate Finance ◆

The Finance for Non-Financial Professionals training allows you to acquire a clear understanding of the essential financial and accounting fundamentals for business operations. A comprehensive training combining theory and practice to master the financial language and tools indispensable for decision-making.

◉ Current Context

In a constantly evolving economic environment, this training addresses key challenges:

  • ► Growing need to master financial language
  • ► Complexity of investment and financing decisions
  • ► Necessity to effectively analyze financial performance
  • ► Increased requirement for financial communication

Pedagogical Content

1. Company Accounts

  • Fundamentals of accounting
  • Reading accounting documents
  • Interpretation of the balance sheet
  • Analysis of the income statement
  • Cash flow statement

2. Ecosystem & Structure

  • Legal forms of business
  • Shareholders' agreement
  • Fundraising process
  • Legal structuring
  • Corporate governance

3. Performance & Analysis

  • Calculation and analysis of margins
  • Determination of the break-even point
  • Understanding leverage
  • Key financial ratios
  • Financial valuation methods

Training Objectives

  • Understand financial documents
  • Analyze a company's financial health
  • Master financial jargon
  • Evaluate the profitability of a project
  • Identify financing needs
  • Participate in investment decisions
  • Interpret performance indicators
  • Communicate effectively with finance professionals

Target Audience

Concrete Benefits by Profession

◉ Operational Managers

Develop your ability to make informed decisions:

  • ► Understand the financial impact of your decisions
  • ► Develop and defend a business case
  • ► Communicate effectively with the finance department

◉ Entrepreneurs

Strengthen the financial management of your company:

  • ► Structure your business project effectively
  • ► Anticipate and manage financing needs
  • ► Prepare a compelling fundraising effort

◉ Technical Profiles

Acquire the financial language to value your projects:

  • ► Translate technical challenges into financial value
  • ► Evaluate the return on investment of your solutions
  • ► Build a solid financial argument

◉ HR Professionals

Integrate the financial dimension into your role:

  • ► Measure the financial impact of HR policies
  • ► Justify investments in human capital
  • ► Understand the company's financial challenges

◉ Project Managers

Optimize the financial dimension of your projects:

  • ► Build and manage a project budget
  • ► Evaluate the financial viability of a project
  • ► Argue the ROI of your initiatives

◉ In-person/Distance learning ◉ Training materials provided◉ Training certificate ◉ Real-world case studies

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Is prior knowledge in finance necessary? +

No, this training is specifically designed for non-financial profiles. All concepts are explained in a simple and progressive manner, with numerous concrete examples to facilitate understanding. You do not need any prior knowledge in accounting or finance to follow and fully benefit from this training.

2. Are the practical cases adapted to my industry? +

The practical cases used during the training are diverse and cover several industries. In addition, we systematically adapt our examples to the profiles of the participants present. If you wish to work on specific issues related to your sector, please inform us before the training so that we can prepare personalized cases.

3. How are the practical workshops conducted? +

Each theoretical module is followed by a practical workshop where you will apply the concepts learned. You will work on real financial documents, analyze balance sheets, calculate performance indicators, and evaluate investment projects. The exercises are carried out individually or in small groups, with personalized support from the trainer to answer your questions.

4. Will this training allow me to develop a business plan? +

Yes, this training will provide you with the necessary fundamentals to understand and participate in the development of a business plan. You will learn to analyze the various financial elements that make it up (forecast, financing plan, break-even point). For training specifically dedicated to the complete creation of business plans, we also offer a complementary 1-day module.

5. What support will I receive after the training? +

You will receive comprehensive course materials including all the concepts covered, practical tool sheets (financial analysis models, calculation tables, list of key ratios), a detailed financial glossary, as well as access to our online platform containing additional resources and additional exercises to continue improving after the training.

Training Program

Finance for Non-Financial Professionals

I. Understanding and Interpreting Company Accounts

  • The fundamentals of accounting
  • Understanding how to read different accounting documents: balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement

Practical Case:

Analysis of a real accounting balance sheet

II. The Company's Ecosystem

  • Company creation: the different legal forms
  • The different clauses of the shareholders' agreement
  • Fundraising

Practical Case:

Simplified legal constitution and structuring of a startup

III. The Company's Daily Operations

  • The company's financing needs
  • The life of the company
  • Company failure

Practical Case:

Managing the financial needs of a growing company

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