Finance for Non-Finance Managers

Understand finance. Make confident decisions.

Whether you manage a team, lead projects, or run a business area, understanding finance helps you make better decisions. This one-day course is designed to give you the confidence to interpret financial information, ask the right questions, and play a more active role in the financial side of your organisation — without the jargon.

Who is it for?

This course is ideal for managers and professionals with little or no formal finance training who want to feel more confident engaging with financial data.

What You’ll Learn

A focused, hands-on introduction to the financial know-how every manager should have. Whether you’re reviewing budgets, making investment decisions, or simply want to feel more confident in conversations about finance, this course gives you the tools to get involved and add value.

By the end of the day, you’ll be able to:

Understand the Key Financial Statements -
Grasp the basics of the Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet — what they show and how to use them.
Decode Financial Jargon -
Terms like gross profit, accruals, and depreciation will finally make sense.
Spot the Difference: Cash vs Profit -
Differentiate between assets, non-current assets, and liabilities, and know where to record them.
Use Budgets to Stay on Track -
See how budgets and forecasts help you plan, control, and make better decisions.
Measure What Matters -
Use simple tools to assess financial performance and track business health.
Improve Day-to-Day Financial Confidence -
Apply what you’ve learned in real situations — from setting budgets to asking the right questions.

Join Us

You don’t need a finance background — just curiosity and a desire to get stuck in. This course is practical, accessible, and designed to give you useful takeaways from start to finish.

Course Format & Pricing

You can join the course in one of two ways:

Online Session (Live tutor-led via Zoom)

£275 + VAT per delegate

Join from wherever you are. Sessions are delivered live with interactive support, examples, and real-time Q&A.

In-Person Session (at your venue or ours)

£350 + VAT per delegate
Enjoy a fully interactive face-to-face experience. Ideal for teams or those who prefer in-room learning.

We offer group sessions and can deliver bespoke training for your organisation if preferred. A 10% discount may be available for group bookings — just ask us for details.