Finance Leadership · Singapore

Strategic Finance Leadership

From Finance Manager to Business Partner

A practical, one-day programme that helps finance professionals step up from technical experts to influential business partners — designed and led by an experienced Regional CFO.

★★★★★ Trusted by corporate & public-sector teams

From manager to business partner

Led by a Regional CFO

Finance leader presenting insights to executives in a Singapore boardroom

1

Day programme

8

Key topics

6

Leadership outcomes

CFO

Designed & facilitated

The programme

Designed to turn finance experts into strategic business partners

Today’s finance leaders are expected to do far more than report numbers. They are strategic business partners who influence decisions, drive transformation, manage risk, and create long-term value.

Designed and facilitated by an experienced Regional CFO, this highly practical one-day programme helps finance professionals transition from technical experts into influential leaders who can confidently partner with business leaders and contribute to organisational growth.

Why it matters

Technical excellence alone no longer defines a finance leader

Strong numbers get you a seat at the table — but not the influence to shape what happens there. Without stepping up:

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What you'll gain

From technical expert to influential finance leader

What you'll gain

The business impact

When finance leaders think and act as business partners, finance becomes a driver of growth: decisions are shaped by commercial insight, senior stakeholders are influenced with confidence, and teams are led through change — turning finance from a scorekeeper into a strategic force.

Who should attend

Built for finance professionals stepping up

For current and emerging finance leaders alike.

 

What you'll cover

Eight practical leadership topics

From the modern finance leader’s role to a personal action plan you take back to work.

01

The Evolving Role of the Modern Finance Leader

From scorekeeper to strategic partner in the business.

02

Thinking Like a Business Partner

Shift from reporting numbers to shaping decisions.

03

Strategic Decision-Making & Commercial Acumen

Bring commercial judgement to financial choices.

04

Influencing Senior Stakeholders

Earn trust and buy-in from the board and C-suite.

05

Finance Storytelling & Executive Communication

Turn data into a clear, compelling narrative.

06

Leading High-Performing Finance Teams

Build, motivate, and grow a strong finance team.

07

Driving Transformation & Continuous Improvement

Lead change and improvement across the function.

07

Personal Leadership Action Plan

Leave with a concrete plan to apply it all.

How you'll learn

Practical, experience-led, and built on real CFO practice

Real-life CFO case studies

Group discussions

Leadership simulations

Practical frameworks & tools

Reflection & action planning

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Course fee

Corporate & in-house rates on request

1-day programme · customisable for teams

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Finance managers, financial controllers, finance business partners, senior accountants, and newly appointed or high-potential finance professionals preparing to step into leadership.

No. It suits both current finance leaders and high-potential professionals preparing to step up into a business-partnering role.

It is designed and led by an experienced Regional CFO who has worked across mid-size to multinational (MNC) companies, using real CFO case studies throughout. Trainer profile will be sent upon request

No. The focus is on leadership, influence, commercial acumen, and executive communication — not technical accounting or reporting.

Yes. It can be customised to your industry, team, and the finance transformation and business-partnering goals most relevant to you.

It is a one-day, instructor-led workshop delivered on-site or as a private in-house session, with hands-on practice throughout.

Contact us

Develop your next generation of finance leaders

Equip your finance team to partner the business, influence decisions, and lead through change. Send us your details and our team will share a detailed outline and proposal.

Enquire now to receive a detailed course outline and proposal

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