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Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control

Hedging, Planning and Costing Techniques

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
11 - 15 May 2026 London $ 5,950
06 - 10 Jul 2026 Prague $ 5,950
13 - 17 Jul 2026 Abu Dhabi $ 5,950
10 - 14 Aug 2026 London $ 5,950
26 - 30 Oct 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
09 - 13 Nov 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Dubai $ 5,950
07 - 11 Dec 2026 London $ 5,950
18 - 22 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950
25 - 29 Jan 2027 Dubai $ 5,950
Online Schedule
Date Venue Fees
11 - 15 May 2026 Online $ 3,950
23 - 27 Nov 2026 Online $ 3,950

Course Summary

Financial decisions in an increasingly volatile marketplace demand not only strategic insight but also robust financial planning, budgeting, and control mechanisms. The Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control training course equips professionals with the essential tools and techniques to make sound corporate financial decisions that enhance profitability, maintain liquidity, and reduce financial risk across organisations. Participants explore critical aspects of financial planning, financing strategies, budget preparation and control, and financial risk management, enabling them to contribute meaningfully to organisational stability and growth.

The training course also emphasises the development of strategic corporate financial plans supported by effective budgeting and performance evaluation methods. By combining theory with practical case-based exercises, participants learn to prepare, analyse, and manage financial plans that align with organisational mission, vision, and goals. The Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control training course prepares delegates to support financial decision-making processes that drive efficiency, resilience, and sustainable organisational performance.

 

Skills & Competencies

From this Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Strategic financial planning proficiency
  • Budget development and control capability
  • Financial risk identification and mitigation
  • Cash flow management expertise
  • Investment evaluation and decision-making
  • Performance measurement and evaluation skills

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control training course, you will learn to:

  • Evaluate various methods of corporate finance for decision support.
  • Develop effective corporate financial plans that balance return and risk.
  • Prepare, manage, and control budgets aligned to financial plans.
  • Identify and manage financial risks using analytical tools.
  • Measure and manage performance effectively to support organisational goals.

How You Will Learn

Participants will learn through structured, case-based scenarios requiring development and management of strategic financial plans. The training course emphasises participative learning, involving practical examples, exercises, discussions, and reflective analysis to develop transferable financial planning, budgeting, and control skills.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals involved in financial decision-making, planning, and control functions across organisations. This Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Non-financial and financial personnel
  • Financial decision-makers and analysts
  • Managers involved in planning and budgeting
  • Financial planners and junior managers
  • Individuals with ambitions in finance-related roles
  • Professionals responsible for risk management
Course Outline
Day 1

Corporate Financial Planning

This day introduces strategic financial planning concepts, corporate objectives, and the role of financial management in achieving organisational goals. Participants will explore how to prepare financial plans, conduct forecasting, and analyse relationships that support sound decision-making. The topics covered will include:  

  • Strategic Planning
  • The Objective of the Firm – Meeting Shareholder & Stakeholder Objectives
  • Agency Theory – The Relationship between Shareholders & Management
  • Creative Accounting and the Case of Enron
  • Financial Management & Financial Planning – The Scope, Role & Responsibilities of Financial Management
  • Preparing a Financial Plan – The Master Budget
  • Forecasting Future Cash-flows and Financial Modelling
  • Time Series Analysis, Correlation & Regression
Day 2

Financing the Plan

This day focuses on identifying and evaluating sources of finance while understanding the impact of financing decisions on cost of capital and shareholder value. The topics covered will include:

  • Sources of Finance – Long Term & Short Term
  • Evaluation of the Types of Finance - Equity vs. Debt Finance
  • Hybrid Finance & Financial Engineering
  • The Dividend Decision
  • The Cost of Capital and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM)
  • Accounting Rate of Return (ARR)
  • Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR) Capital Rationing & Payback
Day 3

Preparing & Managing Budgets to Support the Financial Plans

This day covers key budget concepts, implementation processes, and performance evaluation techniques that support financial plans. The topics covered will include:

  • Definition of Budgets, the Budgetary Process and Budgetary Control
  • Types of Budgets-Fixed, Flexible, Incremental and Zero Based
  • The Purpose / Benefits & Problems / Limitations of Budgets
  • Setting / Implementing Effective Budgets - Eliminating the Problems
  • Responsibility Accounting and Absorption Costing
  • Activity-Based Budgeting / Costing (ABB, ABC)
  • Variance Analysis, Cost Behaviour, Break Even Analysis & Sensitivity / What If Analysis
  • What-If Analysis combined with Du-Pont Analysis
Day 4

Managing and Controlling Cash Flow to Support the Financial Plan

This day explores techniques to manage cash flow, optimise working capital, and forecast cash needs to support financial planning. The topics covered will include:  

  • Cash vs. Profit & The Cash Conversion Cycle
  • Calculating and Managing the Cash flow Cycle
  • Cash Flow Ratios
  • Working Capital
  • The Cost of Maintaining Working Capital
  • Maintaining the Optimum Level of Working Capital
  • Working Investment Ratios
  • Preparing a Monthly Cash Flow Forecast
Day 5

Managing Financial Risk

This day focuses on identifying and managing financial risk using appropriate strategies and techniques to protect company assets and performance. The topics covered will include:

  • Risk Management & Types of Risk
  • Identifying Risk – SWOT Analysis
  • The Major Quantitative & Qualitative Risks Facing Companies
  • Establishing a Risk Management Strategy
  • Financial Risk Management & Hedging Techniques
  • Managing Exchange Rate & Interest Rate Risk
  • Derivatives-Forwards, Futures, Options & Swaps
  • Risk Management Glossary of Terms
Certificates
  • On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
  • Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE): In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsors, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance.
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Customisation & In-House Delivery

Delivering this training course in-house enables organisations to tailor financial planning, budgeting, and control frameworks to meet internal strategic priorities, financial structures, and performance objectives. Customisation supports development of finance-related decision-making capability across teams while addressing real organisational challenges.

Why Choose Saudi GLOMACS?

Saudi GLOMACS is the official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS International (glomacs.com), delivering internationally recognised training courses both within Saudi Arabia and across international locations. Our training courses are aligned with the highest professional and institutional standards, supported by a strong understanding of the professional landscape in Saudi Arabia and access to global expertise.

Saudi GLOMACS enables professionals and organisations to strengthen leadership, capability, and long-term excellence through consistently high-quality learning experiences.

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Additional Benefits of this course for Organisations and Professionals in Saudi Arabia

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting & Control training course:

  • Enhanced strategic financial planning and budgeting capability
  • Improved cash flow and working capital management
  • Greater insight into financial risk and mitigation approaches
  • Stronger investment and capital budgeting decisions
  • Improved performance measurement and accountability
  • Increased confidence in financial decision-making
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What Our Clients Say

Great way of delivering the information with the lots of knowledge.

- M.A. Mheiri

Best course. We had a flawless instructor & well spoken person.

- Khaled Abdulrahman Al Ammar

The speaker is very insightful and knowledgeable in her domain. This course was very eye opening about financial planning, budgeting, analyzing and calculating risks.

- V. Rodrigues
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