Executive Workshop

Budget Analysis, Forecasting and Control

Master the art of financial planning and performance metrics to drive organizational growth

  • 14 Feb, 2025
  • 1 Day
  • 16000.00 + Tax @ 18%
  • Online

About The Program

Developing and implementing robust strategic financial planning and performance management processes enables organizations to create more accurate financial projections and analytics - leading to improved decision-making and sustainable growth.

This is particularly crucial in today's rapidly evolving business landscape where innovative disruptors challenge established norms across industries. This comprehensive workshop on strategic financial planning and performance management will provide participants with the opportunity to explore cutting-edge techniques and share insights with fellow professionals.

Our one-day virtual masterclass teaches advanced strategic financial planning and performance management methodologies, featuring case studies drawn from contemporary corporate scenarios. This intensive, hands-on session is designed for professionals from both financial and non-financial backgrounds, helping them grasp essential financial planning principles, and performance measurement techniques, and enhance their overall financial acumen.

Highlights

  • Practical exercises on developing flexible budgets for volatile market conditions
  • In-depth analysis of variance reporting techniques to improve financial control
  • Hands-on experience with advanced forecasting models and software tools
  • Interactive sessions on aligning budgets with strategic organizational goals
  • Step-by-step guide to implementing rolling forecasts for improved accuracy
  • Exploration of zero-based budgeting techniques and their practical applications

What You’ll Learn

  • Align financial plans with organisational strategy to drive long-term value creation
  • Empower department heads to take ownership of financial performance and excel
  • Develop agile financial plans to navigate uncertainty and capitalize on opportunities
  • Leverage technology and data analytics to improve financial decision-making
  • Implement and optimize rolling forecasts for better resource allocation
  • Evaluate and enhance performance management systems in their organizations

Experts

  • Card: Sankarshan Basu

    Sankarshan Basu

    Professor in the Finance and Accounting
    Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

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  • Card: Sudipta Ghosh

    Sudipta Ghosh

    Partner
    PwC India

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  • Card: Prithwijit Chaki

    Prithwijit Chaki

    Partner
    Deloitte India

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  • Card: Dr. C. P. Gupta

    Dr. C. P. Gupta

    Professor
    Department of Finance and Business Economics, South Campus, University of Delhi, Delhi

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Agenda

Session 1 09:00 AM - 10:15 AM

Strategic Financial Planning

  • Aligning financial strategies with organizational goals
  • Key elements of effective financial planning
  • Scenario planning and stress testing financial models
  • Defining and measuring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Session 2 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM

Advanced Cost Management Techniques

  • Strategic cost management approaches
  • Value chain analysis and cost drivers
  • Target costing and life-cycle costing
  • Principles of Lean Accounting

Session 3 12:00 PM - 01:15 PM

Capital Allocation and Investment Decision-Making

  • Advanced capital budgeting techniques
  • Real options analysis in investment decisions
  • Risk-adjusted return on capital (RAROC)
  • Portfolio optimization for effective capital allocation

Session 6 04:45 PM - 05:00 PM

Emerging Trends in Finance

  • Leveraging Big Data and predictive analytics for financial planning.
  • Emerging trends: AI, blockchain, and agile methodologies
  • Product suitability
  • ESG considerations
  • Data privacy and cyber security

Who Should Attend

  • Financial Managers and Controllers
  • C-Suite Executives
  • Management Accountants
  • Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
  • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) teams
  • Financial Analysts CEOs
  • COOs
  • Finance VPs
  • Accounting Managers
  • Finance Directors
  • Internal Auditors

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Terms & Conditions

Registration, Payment and Cancellation Policy

  • Registration is based on first-come, first-serve basis.
  • Cancellations received up to 7 business days prior to date of training will get full refund.
  • Substitutions within a company are permitted, request must be by email.
  • ETMasterclass reserves the right to modify content, expert(s), venue & date(s) of the training.
  • In case of training cancellation, participants will be refunded the course fee in full.
  • ETMasterclass shall not be liable for any damages that may be incurred due to training cancellation.