Learning outcomes
Training Introduction
A CFO’s mastery of the financial skill is a given; however, such a skill alone is not enough to become a successful corporate leader. The finance function is a core component of the operational structure. It serves as a guardian of the shareholder’s resources by providing financial stewardship, making effective value-creation decisions, managing the financial risk and practicing good corporate governance. Consequently, a successful leader in this area needs to be armed with a variety of additional skills, including: an awareness of organisational and personal psychology, ability to manage a variety of stakeholders, a strong and effective communication skill, and possess an astuteness akin to politics. This course is designed to develop and fortify the CFO’s skills and acts as a primer for the attendee to become a more visionary and charismatic leader.
Key Takeaways
• Acquiring commercial insights, perspectives that feed into decisions making
• Leading through change, business transformation and performance optimisation
• Communicating business insights, decision choices more succinctly and intelligently
• Using diplomacy and politics to generate consensus and decisions
• Understanding your leadership style and linking it to financial objectives
• Evaluating the practical implications of investment decisions and acquisitions
• Driving innovation, organisational transformation and cultural change
Training Schedule
Day one
08:30 Registration with Welcome Coffee
09:00 Introductions and Learning Outcomes
10:00 The Evolving Role of Finance
11:00 Tea, Coffee, Networking
11:20 Corporate & Finance Strategy
12:30 Luncheon & Networking
13:30 Fostering Financial Leadership
14:30 Building Trust and Partnership
15:30 Tea, Coffee, Networking
15:50 Building Trust and Partnership
18:00 End of day 1
18:00 Close of the day
Day two
08:45 Registration with Welcome Coffee
09:00 Developing the Right Finance Team
10:30 Viewing Finance as a Service Provider
11:30 Tea, Coffee, Networking
11:50 Importance of Communication
12:30 Luncheon & Networking
13:30 Importance of Communication
14:10 Tea, Coffee, Networking
14:30 Dealing with Change & Business Dynamics
15:45 Summary and conclusion
18:00 End of Day 2
Training Program
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Get to know the Expert Trainer
Raheen Sacranie is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAEW) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), in the UK. Following a stint with KPMG in London, where he was involved in well over a hundred operational investigations and audits, he has worked as a financial and technology consultant, coach and trainer in over 700 companies across the world. His experience straddles all industries, in the commercial and the public sectors, and a career that spans over 25 years.
He specializes in helping organizations address the knowledge gap between operations and finance, particularly in identifying and delivering customised consultancy and training solutions aimed at enhancing operational working practices, financial management, financial analysis, corporate governance, process re-engineering, project management, regulatory compliance, audit investigations, business writing & communications, IT collaboration tools, coaching/mentoring and other skillsets in line with competency frameworks and corporate objectives. He has managed and delivered several initiatives in these areas. He is also a keynote speaker at several industry conferences, including: GPCA Innovation Workshop and OSHRM HR Symposium.
Who should attend?
Existing or potential CFOs, as well as senior staff within the finance function.
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The client has the right to cancel his/her registration in the event.
There is a 50% liability on all conference registrations once made, whether the booking was made through our website or via e–mail/ telephone/ fax.
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