Finance Leadership · Singapore

Finance Leadership for Non-Finance Managers

Confident financial decisions — no accounting background required

A practical, one-day programme that gives managers the financial knowledge and confidence to make commercially sound decisions — designed and led by an experienced Regional CFO.

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

No accounting background needed

Led by a Regional CFO

Managers learning to read financial statements in a Singapore workshop

1

Day programme

7

Key topics

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Accounting background needed
 

CFO

Designed & facilitated
Illustration of a non-finance manager confidently reading business numbers

The programme

Every manager makes financial decisions — this makes them better ones

Finance is no longer the sole responsibility of the Finance department. Every manager makes decisions that affect profitability, cash flow, operational efficiency, and business performance.

This practical, engaging programme equips managers with the financial knowledge and confidence to make commercially sound decisions — without an accounting background. Through real-life business scenarios and interactive discussion, you’ll see how finance supports strategy, operational excellence, and organisational success.

Why it matters

You don't need to be an accountant — but you do need to read the numbers

Decisions made without a grasp of the numbers quietly cost the business. Without financial confidence:

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What you'll gain

From guesswork to commercially confident decisions

What you'll gain

The business impact

When managers understand the numbers, better decisions follow: spending is tied to business drivers, profit and cash flow are managed together, risks are spotted early, and Finance becomes a partner rather than a gatekeeper — lifting performance across every function.

Who should attend

Built for managers who lead beyond Finance

No accounting or finance background required.

What you'll cover

Seven practical topics

Turning the numbers into confident, everyday decisions — no jargon.

01

Understanding the Business Through Numbers

See how the numbers tell the business’s story.

 

02

The Three Essential Financial Statements

P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow — made simple.

03

Cash Flow vs Profit — Why Both Matter

Know the difference and manage both.

04

Budgeting and Cost Management

Build and control budgets with confidence.

 

05

Business Drivers and Financial KPIs n

Track the metrics that actually move performance.

 

06

Financial Decision-Making Using Case Studies

Apply it to real business decisions.

 

07

Common Financial Mistakes to Avoid

Sidestep the traps non-finance managers fall into.

 

How you'll learn

Interactive, scenario-based, and built for busy managers

Interactive discussions

Practical case studies

Group exercises

Real-life scenarios

Reflection & action planning

Professional crafting advanced prompts at a workstation in Singapore

Course fee

Corporate & in-house rates on request

1-day programme · customisable for teams

Atome Payment Available

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

No. The programme is designed specifically for non-finance managers — everything is taught in plain language through real business scenarios.

Managers, team leaders, department heads, project and operations managers, HR and sales leaders, and professionals preparing for leadership roles.

An experienced Regional CFO who has worked across mid-size to multinational (MNC) companies, using real-life business scenarios and case studies.

No. The focus is practical decision-making and confidence with the numbers — not accounting mechanics or bookkeeping.

Yes. It runs as a full day and can be customised to a half-day to suit your team’s schedule.

Yes. Scenarios, KPIs, and case studies can reflect your industry and the functions your managers lead.

Contact us

Give every manager the confidence to lead with the numbers

Equip your managers to make commercially sound decisions and partner Finance with confidence — no accounting background needed. Send us your details and our team will share a detailed outline and proposal.

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2 Days Early Bird Promotion

Limited seats available

Secure your place for the workshop — fill in your details below.

2 Days Early Bird Promotion

Limited seats available

Secure your place for the workshop — fill in your details below.