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Training on Analyzing and Visualizing Data with Power BI for Finance Professionals

Master data analysis and visualization with Power BI for finance. Learn to analyze financial data, create interactive dashboards, and make data-driven financial decisions.

Next intake

20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru

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Duration

5 days

Live instruction

Delivery

Physical + Virtual

Cohort based

Level

Advanced

Working professionals

Certification

NITA reimbursable

For Kenyan cohorts

Language

English

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Overview

About this programme

This Power BI for Finance Professionals training course will highlight the potential benefits of Microsoft’s powerful tool for data analysis, visualisation, reporting, and producing dashboards.  In today’s dynamic world of rapid change and disruption, the ability to effectively analyse data and present actionable insights is vital for driving informed decision-making and maintaining a competitive advantage. Power BI empowers finance professionals to harness the power of data analysis, visualisation, and reporting to transform raw data into meaningful insights and dynamic interactive dashboards.

This training course will explore how Power BI enables finance professionals to unlock the full potential of their financial data. From financial reporting and budgeting to forecasting and trend analysis, Power BI offers a comprehensive suite of features and functionalities tailored to the unique needs of finance departments. By taking advantage of its intuitive interface, robust data modeling capabilities, and interactive visualizations, finance professionals can streamline their workflow, automate repetitive tasks, and gain deeper insights into key financial metrics and alignment of resources with strategic objectives.

Course Duration

5 Days

Who Should Attend

  • Accountants and Finance Professionals
  • Management Accountants
  • Finance Business Partners
  • Strategic Planning and Budgeting Team Members
  • Government Finance Function Members
  • Business and Investment Analysts
Learning outcomes

What you'll walk away with

By the end of this course, participants will:

  • Understand the basics of Power BI and its applications in finance.
  • Import, clean, and transform financial data for analysis.
  • Create and customize interactive financial dashboards and reports.
  • Utilize DAX (Data Analysis Expressions) for complex financial calculations.
  • Share and collaborate on Power BI reports within their organization.
  • Use Power BI to identify trends, patterns, and insights in financial data.
  • Integrate Power BI with other financial tools and data sources.
Course modules

What we cover, module by module

Module 1: Getting Started with Power BI

  • Power BI Service and Power BI Desktop
  • The basic elements of Power BI
  • Key steps in producing a Power BI presentation
  • How to acquire, clean, and transform data in Power BI
  • Introducing the DAX modelling language
  • The advantages of Power BI over Excel
  • Case Study: Replacing manual Excel reports with automated Power BI dashboards

Module 2: Getting The Best Out of Power BI

  • Understanding the star schema system
  • Optimising models with fact and dimension tables
  • Understanding cardinality in Power BI
  • Using Power BI standard visuals
  • Data analysis and modelling functions
  • Drill, filter, and sort tools
  • Layout and formatting tools
  • Case Study: Poor data model design slowing dashboard performance

Module 3: Principles of Business Performance Management (BPM)

  • Fundamentals of strategic and tactical planning
  • Principles of business value
  • Understanding business models
  • Business Analytics (BA) and Business Intelligence (BI)
  • Measuring and managing organisational performance
  • A framework for Business Performance Management (BPM)
  • Using Power BI to improve BA and BPM
  • Case Study: KPI dashboard improving management decision-making and accountability

Module 4: Data Visualisation and Effective Report Design

  • Key elements of effective Power BI financial reports
  • Avoiding common mistakes in financial reporting
  • Integrating financial metrics and non-financial KPIs
  • Transforming data into information and insights
  • Creating compelling data visualisations
  • Merging form and function for great Power BI reports
  • Case Study: Redesigning executive reports for clearer insights and faster decisions

Module 5: Implementing Power BI Dashboards in Effective BPM

  • Defining performance dashboards
  • Strategic, tactical, and operational dashboards
  • Using Power BI dashboards as agents for change
  • The key dashboard applications
  • Steps in developing effective Power BI dashboards
  • Building interactive dashboards in Power BI
  • Case Study: Interactive dashboards driving sales growth and operational efficiency
Impact

Where the change lands

Organizational Impact

  • Improve financial performance and decision-making through data-driven analysis.

  • Increase operational efficiency by automating manual reporting and providing real-time insights.

  • Foster a data-driven culture to uncover trends, optimize resources, and boost profitability.

  • Strengthen competitive position through informed financial decision-making.

Personal Impact

  • Gain in-demand skills essential for modern finance careers.

  • Advance toward senior leadership, financial controller, or CFO roles.

  • Contribute to organizational profitability with data-driven recommendations.

  • Build confidence to lead and champion data-driven initiatives.

Dates and locations

Upcoming intakes

Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.

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FAQs

Common questions.

Still not sure? Send us a note and a facilitator will get back to you within a business day.

The goal is to equip you with the skills to use Power BI to analyze financial data, create dynamic reports, and build dashboards that support confident, strategic financial decisions.

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