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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: Financial Data
Status: Profit and Loss (P&L) Management
Course15 hours

Featured reviews

AV

5.0Reviewed Jul 13, 2018

One of the best courses possible for a novice in Finance. It's been an honour studying under Prof. Anton. I recommend this course to all the future managers out there...

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.

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!!!

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.

AK

5.0Reviewed May 1, 2023

It was really very good course. I really enjoyed it and recommend other who focus on finance to take it. Thanks a lot Miguel. Really appreciate your efforts in this course

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!

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...)

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.

AR

5.0Reviewed Jul 19, 2017

I liked the course. I learnt a lot of useful calculations and ideas, which I will use in my job.The teacher was good and the course was interesting.

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.

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.

IA

5.0Reviewed Aug 14, 2018

It's a great course that helps break components of P&L and balance sheet. Emphasis is on Receivables, Payables, Dupont analysis and how these variables affect the cash/bank position of the firm.

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