Finance Director Survival Guide
The demands on the modern-day Finance Director (F.D.) continue to expand & evolve. Learn how to balance the commercial & technical competences required together with the demands of leadership of this Board level role.
Course Length: Delivered as either a one-day option or a series of 2-hour shorter workshops.
Who is this course for?
Current & aspiring Finance Directors looking to master their performance
What is this course about?
The role of a Finance Director continues to evolve at pace, requiring many skills, both technical & otherwise. Whilst providing an exciting opportunity to finance professionals, the multi-faceted requirements of the role can also be somewhat daunting without a guiding hand.
In this highly practical & interactive one-day training course, delivered by a former Group Finance Director of a global organisation, you will learn skills relevant for the modern-day Finance Director to help you have confidence & the ability to excel in this role.
What you'll gain from this course
By the end of this event, delegates will be able to:
- Describe the attributes of a great Finance Director (including some fun myth-busting!)
- Be the Finance Business Partner to the CEO & the Board
- Identify your key internal & external stakeholders who contribute to F.D. success
- Lead the technical & compliance side of the function whilst dealing with team building & developing careers
- Deliver difficult messages & cope with not always being popular!
- Manage the C.E.O. (who are known to have differing levels of financial literacy!)
- Handle the wellbeing of yourself & your team
- Overall, the day will provide practical guidance on how to thrive in an F.D. role as well as provide excellent networking & peer learning opportunities
Remember, all sessions include:
- 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning
- CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence
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Why Choose Us?
Qualified trainers
All our instructors are fully qualified accountants, experienced to Finance Director or equivalent level.
Proven success
Our techniques have helped propel countless finance professionals to the next level of their career.
Follow-up support
All sessions include 4 weeks of follow-up email refreshers to further embed the learning.
Earn CPD points
Gain valuable CPD points as an independently accredited Provider of Training Excellence.
Trusted by industry experts
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