About the Course:

“Finance for Non-Finance Professionals” is a practical, jargon-free introduction to core financial concepts used in business decision-making. This course demystifies financial statements, explains key metrics like cash flow, profitability, and ROI, and helps learners interpret the financial health of a company. 

Through relatable examples and simple exercises, participants learn how everyday business actions affect financial results. By the end, learners will feel confident contributing to financial conversations, reading basic reports, and making financially informed decisions.

Course Objectives:

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain fundamental financial terminology and concepts.
• Understand how the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement are structured and connected.
• Identify key financial performance indicators (e.g., revenue, margin, cash flow, working capital).
• Analyze the financial impact of decisions like pricing changes, expense reductions, and investments.
• Interpret simple financial ratios to assess efficiency, profitability, and liquidity.
• Differentiate between budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Recognize how non-finance roles contribute to financial outcomes.

Who is the Target Audience?

This course is ideal for:

• Professionals in operations, marketing, HR, IT, supply chain, customer success, and similar roles.
• New managers or team leads responsible for budgets or reporting.
• Entrepreneurs and small business owners need financial literacy.
• Anyone seeking greater confidence in financial discussions or project proposals.

Basic Knowledge:

• No prior finance background required.
• Basic comfort with spreadsheets and business terminology is helpful, but not mandatory.