Relationship Building & Influencing

Build the professional relationships that enhance your influence and effectiveness as a finance professional.

What is this course about?

Technical expertise alone is rarely enough for finance professionals to have the impact they want. The ability to build strong, trusted relationships and influence others – particularly without formal authority – is what separates truly effective finance professionals from the rest.

This course explores the fundamentals of trust-building, stakeholder management, and how to position yourself as a valued partner rather than just a finance professional. You will learn proven techniques for influencing without authority, managing difficult stakeholder relationships and building the kind of credibility that means people seek out your input before making key decisions.

This course is part of our full range of financial training courses – explore the complete programme to find the right development for you and your team.

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for finance professionals who want to build stronger relationships and increase their influence across the organisation. It is also suitable for:

Finance business partners looking to develop deeper stakeholder relationships
Finance managers who need to influence without formal authority
Finance professionals who want to be more consistently included in key decisions
Anyone in a finance role who wants to develop their interpersonal and influencing skills

What you'll gain from this course

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:

Apply the principles of trust-building to strengthen professional relationships across the organisation
Manage key stakeholders with greater confidence and strategic awareness
Use proven techniques to influence effectively without formal authority
Position themselves as a valued partner rather than a finance gatekeeper
Handle challenging interpersonal situations with composure and professionalism
Create a personal action plan for developing their influence in their specific role

This course sits within our broader financial training courses – browse the full range to build a complete development pathway for your organisation.
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

Course Reviews

Great presenter. Pitched it well and made it fun. This is the first course like this not to feel patronising – just very informative.

Jane, Fife

Excellent, bubbly and engaging presenter. A vast range of practical and personal experience to share. Really opened our eyes.

Delegate, BBC Cardiff

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.

Trusted by industry experts

Book this course

Ready to build stronger relationships and increase your influence with Finance Training Academy? We’re here to help you develop the interpersonal skills that take your career to the next level. Book this course today to get started.