Training on Finance for Non-Financial Executives & Directors
Essential finance skills for executives & directors. Gain clarity in financial oversight, budgeting, and governance.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Advanced
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This course demystifies finance for executives and board members without a financial background. It covers essential financial principles, statements, and metrics, empowering leaders to interpret reports, evaluate performance, and make informed strategic decisions. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants gain confidence in engaging with finance teams, overseeing budgets, and ensuring accountability.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Board members and directors.
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Senior executives and managers from non-financial backgrounds.
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Departmental heads responsible for budgets and performance.
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Entrepreneurs and business owners.
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Professionals transitioning into leadership roles.
What you'll walk away with
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
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Understand and analyze financial statements.
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Interpret key financial ratios and performance indicators.
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Apply budgeting and forecasting techniques.
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Assess investment proposals and capital expenditure decisions.
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Strengthen governance and accountability through finance.
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of Finance for Executives
- Importance of finance in leadership and decision making
- Understanding key financial language and terminology
- Role of executives and directors in financial governance
- Case Study: Financial decision making in executive leadership roles
- Practical: Interpreting basic financial terms in a business scenario
Module 2: Financial Statements and Analysis
- Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow basics
- Key financial ratios and performance indicators
- Practical analysis of organizational financial health
- Case Study: Financial performance analysis of a real company
- Practical: Analyze financial statements and interpret key ratios
Module 3: Budgeting, Forecasting and Resource Allocation
- Principles of budgeting and budget management
- Forecasting techniques for strategic decision making
- Aligning budgets with organizational priorities
- Case Study: Budget planning in a corporate organization
- Practical: Develop a simple departmental budget and forecast
Module 4: Investment and Capital Decision Making
- Evaluating capital projects and return on investment
- Understanding cost of capital and risk assessment
- Investment decision making through case studies
- Case Study: Evaluating a major investment proposal
- Practical: Calculate ROI for a sample investment project
Module 5: Finance, Governance and Accountability
- Financial oversight roles of executives and boards
- Linking finance to strategy and risk management
- Ensuring transparency, control, and accountability
- Case Study: Financial governance failures and lessons learned
- Practical: Identify financial risks and propose control measures
Where the change lands
Organization Impact:
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Strengthen financial oversight and governance at leadership levels.
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Enhance budgetary control and strategic decision-making.
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Improve collaboration between finance and other departments.
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Reduce risks linked to poor financial literacy among leaders.
Individual Impact:
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Gain confidence in reading and interpreting financial reports.
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Understand key concepts of profitability, cash flow, and ROI.
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Improve financial decision-making in leadership roles.
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Contribute effectively to board-level financial discussions.
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.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
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NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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20 Jul → 24 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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