3-day Virtual Seminar

Finance 101 for Non-Financial Managers

Overview

This highly interactive session is designed for managers who want to build a solid foundation in finance-quickly and practically.

You’ll start by learning the language of finance: what terms like revenue, profit, cash flow, and capital really mean in day-to-day business. Through hands-on exercises, you’ll practice reading and interpreting the three key financial statements: the balance sheet, income statement (P&L), and cash flow statement.

The course focuses on real-world scenarios, such as how to analyze a simple budget, identify cost drivers, and use basic financial ratios to assess performance. You’ll learn how to distinguish between fixed and variable costs, calculate break-even points, and understand the impact of your decisions on profitability. Short case studies and group activities will help you apply these concepts to your own work environment.

You’ll also discover practical tips for communicating financial information to your team, making a business case for new projects, and avoiding common mistakes that non-financial managers make. By the end of the session, you’ll have a toolkit of simple, effective techniques to use in your daily role-no accounting background required.

Why you should Attend

Do you ever feel lost when financial reports are discussed in meetings? Are you unsure how your team’s activities affect the company’s financial results? You’re not alone-many managers experience anxiety, confusion, or even avoidance when it comes to finance. This can lead to missed opportunities, costly mistakes, and a lack of confidence in decision-making.

This session is your fast track to financial fluency. In just 60–90 minutes, you’ll learn the essentials of business finance in a practical, hands-on way. No jargon, no theory overload-just the real-world knowledge you need to read financial statements, understand budgets, and make smarter business decisions. You’ll work through simple exercises, real examples, and interactive activities that make the numbers come alive.

By attending, you’ll gain the confidence to ask the right questions, spot financial red flags, and communicate more effectively with finance teams. You’ll be able to justify your decisions with data, support your recommendations, and avoid common financial pitfalls. Whether you’re in operations, HR, marketing, or any non-financial role, this course will help you become a more valuable and effective leader.

Areas Covered in the Session

• The language of finance: key terms and concepts 
  
• How to read and interpret basic financial statements 
  
• Hands-on exercises: analyzing a P&L and balance sheet 
  
• Understanding budgets and cost control 
  
• Fixed vs. variable costs and break-even analysis 
  
• Using simple financial ratios to assess performance 
  
• Making a business case: linking decisions to financial outcomes 
  
• Practical tips for communicating with finance teams
  

Who Will Benefit

• Department Managers 
  
• Project Leaders 
  
• Operations Supervisors 
  
• HR and Admin Managers 
  
• Marketing and Sales Managers 
  
• Team Leads 
  
• Anyone in a non-financial role who wants to improve Financial Literacy