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Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions

An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions

Successful Strategic Decision-making

NASBA
Classroom Schedule
Date Venue Fees
15 - 19 Jun 2026 London $ 5,950
27 - 31 Jul 2026 Paris $ 5,950
21 - 25 Sep 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
05 - 09 Oct 2026 London $ 5,950
16 - 20 Nov 2026 London $ 5,950
30 Nov - 04 Dec 2026 Amsterdam $ 5,950
04 - 08 Jan 2027 London $ 5,950

Course Summary

Understanding how finance influences strategic decision-making is critical to an organisation’s survival, growth, and future prosperity. This training course enables professionals to bridge the gap between financial insight and strategic organisational outcomes by exploring financial tools, techniques, and frameworks that influence business strategy. Participants learn how to link financial planning and budgeting with strategic decisions, interpret and use financial statements, and apply costing and investment appraisal techniques that support long-term organisational value creation. The Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions training course equips both financial and non-financial professionals with the competence to make well-informed decisions that improve performance and increase corporate value.

Throughout five structured days, participants will explore alternative financing methods, capital budgeting and investment decisions, performance measurement systems, and risk analysis techniques. Emphasis is placed on applying these tools practically to support strategic choices that maximise shareholder wealth and operational effectiveness. By integrating financial acumen with strategic thinking, the Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions training course positions professionals to confidently contribute to financial planning and strategic decision-making processes within their organisations.

Skills & Competencies

From this Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions training course, participants will develop the following key skills and competencies:

  • Strategic financial planning and alignment
  • Interpretation of financial statements
  • Costing and measurement systems proficiency
  • Capital investment appraisal capability
  • Financial risk analysis and mitigation
  • Linking KPIs to strategic objectives

Key Learning Outcomes

At the end of Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions training course, you will learn to:

  • Think strategically using financial planning as a decision-making foundation.
  • Analyse and interpret key financial statements to support strategy.
  • Apply alternative costing and budgeting systems for better planning outcomes.
  • Evaluate capital projects using modern investment appraisal metrics.
  • Develop risk management tools to mitigate financial uncertainties.

How You Will Learn

Learning is achieved through structured exploration of strategic financial concepts, practical application of financial tools, and real-world business scenarios. Participants will engage with techniques that link finance to strategic planning and decision-making, strengthening their ability to contribute to organisational objectives. Emphasis is placed on translating financial insight into effective business decisions.

Who should Attend?

This training course is designed for professionals who need to incorporate financial understanding into strategic decision-making processes within their organisations.

This Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • General and functional managers
  • Finance and accounting professionals
  • Project and operations managers
  • Strategic planners and business analysts
  • Leaders involved in budgeting and investment decisions
Course Outline
Day 1

Linking Strategic Management and Decision-Making with Financial Planning and Budgeting

This day introduces strategic decision-making frameworks and links them with financial planning and budgeting principles. Participants explore how value creation and shareholder wealth maximisation outcomes are influenced by financial decisions. The topics covered will include:  

  • Strategy and Strategic Management
  • Vision, Mission, and Objectives
  • Key Features of Strategic Decision-making
  • Rolling-out and Implementing Strategies
  • Value Creation and Maximisation of Shareholder Wealth
  • Corporate Objectives, Accountability, and Corporate Governance
  • Management Accounting and the links between Strategic Planning and Budgeting
Day 2

The Financial Statements and Their Links with Planning and Financial Decisions

This day focuses on explaining the purpose and interpretation of essential financial statements and how they support planning and decision-making. The topics covered will include:  

  • The Three Key Financial Statements
  • Balance Sheet
  • Income Statement
  • Statement of Cash Flows
  • Sources of Internal and External Financing
  • Cost of Equity, Cost of Debt, and the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
  • Capital Structure Models to minimise WACC
  • Preparing a long-term Financial Plan to Determine Financing Requirements
Day 3

Costing Systems and Measurement Systems that Support Financial Decision-Making

This day explores costing behaviours and management systems that improve planning and performance. The topics covered will include:  

  • Costs and Activities
  • Cost Behaviour
  • Fixed Costs and Variable Costs
  • Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Relationships, Break-even and Sensitivity Analysis
  • Direct and Indirect Costs
  • Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Management (ABM)
  • Refining the Costing System for Improved Decision-making
Day 4

Capital Investment Decisions

This day covers investment appraisal techniques that influence strategic financial choices. The topics covered will include:  

  • Future Values, Present Values and Discounted Cash Flow (DCF)
  • Capital Budgeting Principles
  • Evaluating Capital Investment Projects using Accounting Rate of Return (ARR) and Payback
  • DCF Evaluation Methods of Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR), Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC)
  • Deciding on which Investment Appraisal Methods to use
  • Capital Budgeting, Capital Rationing and the Profitability Index (PI)
  • Further Factors to Consider in Investment Appraisal
Day 5

Linking Performance Measures to Strategic Decisions and Financial Risk Management

This day focuses on performance measurement linkage and financial risk analysis as part of strategic choice. The topics covered will include:  

  • Linking Strategic Objectives to Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in a Balanced Scorecard
  • Obstacles to Achieving Strategic Objectives created by the Accounting and Costing System
  • Uncertainty and Risk Analysis
  • Types of Business Risk and Financial Risk
  • Risk Management Principles
  • Development of Risk Management Tools to Mitigate and Minimise Risk
  • Insurance and Hedging
  • Interest Rate Risk and Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risk
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 and strategic decision-making content to internal systems, planning processes, and leadership expectations. Customisation supports professionals in applying course concepts directly to organisational priorities and real financial decision scenarios.

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.

Official Saudi Presence

Official Saudi Arabian division of GLOMACS with established global credibility.

International Benchmarks

Internationally benchmarked training courses aligned with professional best practices.

Trusted Across Sectors

Trusted by professionals and institutions across public and private sectors.

Flexible Delivery

Training courses delivered within Saudi Arabia and across international locations.

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

Organisations & Professionals in KSA will have the following additional benefits from this Understanding Finance to Influence Strategic Decisions training course:

  • Stronger alignment of financial planning with strategic priorities
  • Enhanced capability to interpret and use financial data
  • Improved capital budgeting and investment decision quality
  • Greater ability to manage financial risk effectively
  • More informed strategic decision-making at all levels
  • Increased confidence in financial leadership and communication
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What Our Clients Say

The course was quite informative. A great refresher of the F9 financial management course for ACCA. Excellent 1-week training.

- Adenike Akinsulie

Very enriching program. Recommended for industry experts / managers.

- Kelechi G. Obi-Mgbam

Very comprehensive course that help companies to understand relation between finance and Decision making.

- Zahrani-Al, Fareed Saead

Great course for early to mid-finance & non-finance delivered by a highly knowledgeable speaker.

- Dolapo Onayemi
Frequently Asked Question

No. Saudi GLOMACS delivers courses in Saudi Arabia and internationally, including delivery across Europe and Asia. This allows organisations and professionals to access training both locally and abroad.

No. While governance and leadership are part of the portfolio, Saudi GLOMACS delivers training across the entire business and professional lifecycle, including administrative, technical, legal, regulatory, and sector-specific training.

No. Our training courses are delivered globally through international locations and online platforms, enabling participants from Saudi Arabia and around the world to learn together. This global delivery approach ensures exposure to diverse perspectives, international best practices, and cross-cultural insights while maintaining strong relevance to regional and organisational needs.

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Yes. Saudi GLOMACS designs and delivers bespoke in-house training tailored to organisational objectives, sector requirements, and workforce needs. Training can be delivered in Saudi Arabia or internationally, depending on requirements.

Yes, in-house and customised strategy training courses are available to support organisations seeking tailored strategic capability development. These courses can be aligned with your industry context, organisational challenges, and long-term strategic objectives.

For further details or to discuss customisation requirements, you may call or WhatsApp +966 (54) 286 8546 or email info@glomacs.sa . You can also submit a detailed enquiry through our in-house training page at: https://sa.glomacs.com/in-house-seminars

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For personalised assistance or detailed enquiries, please contact our team on +966 (54) 286 8546 or email us at info@glomacs.sa

Courses delivered in Saudi Arabia are adapted to reflect local regulatory frameworks, organisational structures, sector conditions, and professional expectations. This ensures training is relevant, practical, and aligned with Saudi workplace realities.

GLOMACS has been delivering professional training for over thirty years, with courses delivered across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and other international markets.

Saudi GLOMACS combines three decades of global training experience with a clear focus on Saudi market relevance. This allows it to deliver training that is both internationally credible and locally applicable, across a broader range of disciplines than niche or single-focus providers.

Saudi GLOMACS is a Saudi-based professional training provider delivering courses tailored to the Saudi market and applicable internationally. It operates within the global GLOMACS framework and draws on more than three decades of international training experience.

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