Finance for non-finance managers courses
Training built for managers who have never worked in finance. Finance Training Academy runs one, two and three day courses that teach your team to read the numbers, question them and act on them. No accountancy background needed, and no jargon.
**IN HOUSE DELIVERY, BUILT AROUND YOUR TEAM**
You do not need a finance background
Non-finance managers do not need an accountancy qualification to run a budget well. They need to understand what the numbers are telling them. Most people get promoted for being good at something else entirely, and then a budget lands on their desk. Our finance for non-finance managers courses start from exactly that point.
- Budgets, management accounts, cash flow and the profit and loss, in plain English
- Taught by qualified professionals who have worked at Finance Director level
- Regular refreshers courses available
Trusted by the NHS, Ofcom, Sky, Amey, Surrey County Council and many others
Who these courses are for?
Do you struggle to understand complex numbers and financial jargon? Our finance for non-finance managers courses are tailored specifically for managers, heads of department and directors who own a budget but have never been taught to read a financial report. Financial management for non-financial managers is not about turning anyone into an accountant. It is about being able to follow the conversation, challenge a number that looks wrong, and build a case that finance will take seriously. We train people from operations, marketing, HR, engineering and various other backgrounds – offering a range of training designed specifically with non-finance managers in mind.
Our finance for non-finance managers courses
Three courses, pitched at three levels of responsibility. Each one is delivered specifically for your team, so the training fits around your schedule.
Finance for non-finance managers
1 day (in-house)
One day on the essentials. What the numbers mean, where they come from, and how everyday management decisions move them.
Financial skills development
2 day programme
Two days for managers who have the basics and now need to build a budget, defend it, and read performance against it.
Financial development for directors
3 day programme
Three days of finance for non-finance directors. Board-level reporting, investment decisions, and the questions a director is expected to ask.
Why organisations choose Finance Training Academy
Experienced financial trainers
Every trainer is a qualified professional who has worked at Finance Director level or equivalent. They have run the budgets they teach.
NAMES YOU WILL RECOGNISE
The NHS, Ofcom, Sky, Amey, Sir Robert McAlpine, Surrey County Council and Care UK have all trained managers with us.
Follow-up support
All sessions include 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning.
Flexible delivery
Courses run at your site or online, scheduled around your team. Train five managers or twenty in the same session.
Client Feedback
Tell us who needs training
Send us the number of managers, their level, and what they currently struggle with. Finance Training Academy will come back with a recommended course and available dates. No obligation, and no pressure to book.
FINANCE FOR NON FINANCE MANAGERS: COMMON QUESTIONS
What is a finance for non-finance managers course?
A finance for non-finance managers course teaches managers without an accountancy background to read and use financial information. It covers budgets, management accounts, cash flow and the profit and loss statement, in plain English. Finance Training Academy delivers these courses in-house over one, two or three days.
Who should attend a finance for non-finance managers course?
Managers, heads of department and directors who hold budget responsibility but have no formal finance training. Typical delegates come from operations, marketing, HR, engineering and clinical roles. If someone signs off spending, sits in budget meetings, or is asked to justify costs, this course is aimed at them.
Do I need any accounting knowledge beforehand?
No. The one-day course assumes no prior knowledge and starts from what each financial document is and why it exists. Trainers are qualified professionals who teach without jargon. The two and three day programmes suit people who already understand the basics and want to go further.
How long is the course?
One day for the core finance for non-finance managers course. Two days for Financial Skills Development, which goes deeper into budgeting and performance. Three days for Financial Development for Directors. All three are delivered in-house, so the days can be split to suit your team’s workload.
What is the difference between the manager and director programmes?
The manager courses focus on budgets, costs and day to day decisions. Financial Development for Directors covers finance for non-finance directors at board level: statutory reporting, investment appraisal, and the scrutiny a director is expected to apply. It runs over three days.
Where are the courses delivered?
Finance Training Academy delivers in-house across the UK, at your premises or online. Finance Training Academy is a trading name of LCT International Limited, based at 3 Shortlands, London W6 8DA.
How much does a finance for non-finance managers course cost?
Pricing depends on the course length and the number of delegates. Tell us your group size and we will send a quote.