We break down the complexity of financial data into simple, practical lessons that help you connect the numbers to real business performance. By the end, you’ll understand how your decisions impact profitability, budgets, and long-term growth—and you’ll be able to confidently discuss financial matters in meetings, with clients, or with senior leadership.

Day 1: Accounting & Budgeting Essentials

Get a clear understanding of how businesses create value and how money moves within an organization. You'll learn the basics of accounting, how to interpret financial statements like the balance sheet, P&L, and cash flow, and how costs are tracked and classified. By the end of the day, you'll be able to build a simple set of financials and create practical budgets under real-world constraints through interactive simulations.

Day 2: Financial Analysis & Business Performance

Dive into real company financials and learn how to evaluate business health using key financial ratios and performance metrics. You’ll uncover the difference between cash and profit, explore the cost structures unique to sectors like energy, and understand how to manage working capital, inventory, and pricing. Through case studies and comparisons, you’ll sharpen your ability to assess performance and spot red flags.

Day 3: Project Finance & Strategic Decisions

Master the tools used to evaluate major business investments—from NPV and IRR to payback periods and risk modeling. You’ll learn how to structure a business case, forecast cash flows, and assess return on investment while accounting for risk, uncertainty, and capital costs. The day wraps with practical exercises in decision framing and sensitivity analysis, preparing you to confidently contribute to high-stakes financial decisions.