Strategic Financial Management

Description

Learn to leverage financial ratio analysis and break-even analysis for critical short term decision-making and investment appraisals for long-term strategic decision-making that enhances profitability and competitiveness across corporate, government, and non-profit organisations. Through a single player simulation based on a for-profit corporate conglomerate,  translate financial data into strategic action by mastering financial analysis for sustained profitability and competitive advantage. The two days are structured to move from foundational financial analysis to integrated, long-term strategic planning. The running thread is the application of each tool within the context of the business simulation.

What you will learn

• Analyse a company's financial and competitive position using key ratio analysis to diagnose strengths and weaknesses.
•  Apply break-even analysis to evaluate the financial impact of pricing, cost structure, and volume decisions.
•  Evaluate long-term strategic alternatives and capital investment projects using fundamental appraisal techniques.
•  Integrate financial data with market analysis to formulate strategies that enhance profitability and competitiveness.
•  Utilise a financial simulation dashboard to make sequential strategic decisions and interpret their outcomes.
•  Develop a financially-informed strategic plan and communicate its rationale effectively to stakeholders.