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IESE Business School

Finance for Managers

Unlock the power of numbers in business! In this Operational Finance course, you'll learn to interpret the 'financial story' told by balance sheets and income statements, gaining insights crucial for short-term decision-making. Master the management of current assets, liabilities, and working capital to optimize business performance. Understand the financial impact of managerial decisions on operations and marketing, making you a more strategic leader. Prerequisites: Basic understanding of accounting principles recommended. Experience with Microsoft Excel is helpful. Learning Outcomes: * Analyze balance sheets and income statements to identify key financial ratios. * Make data-driven decisions related to working capital management. * Evaluate the financial consequences of marketing and operational strategies. Benefits: Gain the confidence to make sound financial decisions, improve business profitability, and advance your career in finance or management. Equip yourself with skills applicable across diverse industries. Are you ready to transform your understanding of finance and its impact on your business?

Status: Business Analysis
Status: Management Accounting
Course15 hours

Featured reviews

JP

5.0Reviewed Sep 1, 2020

Great course. Really get a grip of the basics of Finance. Especially ones that you will find working in other functions (such as Sales, Marketing, PM, etc...)

AC

5.0Reviewed May 26, 2019

Fantastic course, such a well laid out structure, Miguel sir explained with such enthusiasm, especially the case with Working Capital as to why it's not an asset. An excellent course!!!

BB

5.0Reviewed Jun 24, 2023

The course is very useful for beginners or those who graduated and forgot finance and accounting courses. Especially last part (assignment) makes you think more and do a real analysis.

SB

5.0Reviewed Jun 15, 2020

The best Finance course I have taken so far, even better than what I took in university. Prof. Miguel was able to explain concepts well while giving concrete illustrations.

BB

4.0Reviewed Sep 30, 2016

This course allowed me to use the knowledge i gained from the previous course (accounting principles)and i will recommend for all start ups or SME owners.

SS

5.0Reviewed Apr 13, 2017

Excellent course, Very highly recommend it! This is my first course in Coursera and what a surprise, it was great! Well explained, concise and the professor is excellent. This class is A+

RN

5.0Reviewed Aug 13, 2020

Excellent approach to training by sharing the Financial conceptual knowledge using a a Business case scenario... very involving and thought provoking.. Really appreciate ...Many Thanks!

MS

5.0Reviewed Sep 21, 2020

The teacher is one of the best. The methodology, course design and teaching way, all are excellent. One of the best teachers, I ever interacted. Thank You.

TA

5.0Reviewed Apr 11, 2017

Very clear and well organized course. I liked especially the explanation of the simplified balance sheet when understanding operational ratios.

PT

5.0Reviewed Aug 23, 2020

Prof. Miguel does an excellent job of approaching the topics on this course, with a very pleasant and motivating vigour. Excellent Course for those with an interest in Finance.

JF

5.0Reviewed Jun 30, 2018

Amazing course, the questions posed are very insteresting and you actually have to think to be able to solve them. The best course of the first 4 courses of this specialization.

AV

5.0Reviewed Feb 22, 2019

The course is very well designed and brilliantly taught. Very useful for anyone wanting to develop insight into how organizations finance their daily operations.

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