The Oxford
Financial Excellence Programme

Upon completing this training course on Oxford Financial Excellence Programme, delegates will be able to:

• Understand the full financial planning cycle and its strategic implications
• Utilise planning, budgeting, and control systems effectively
• Analyse financial statements and performance indicators with confidence
• Apply investment appraisal techniques to real-world financial decisions
• Identify cost-effective funding options and determine the cost of capital
• Forecast financial outcomes and manage associated risks
• Strengthen decision-making through data-driven financial analysis

Using a combination of training course team exercises and individual exercises, delegates will gain both a theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics covered. The emphasis is on the practical application of the topics and as a result, delegates will return to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned.

There will be a strongly participative, learning-by-doing, style, making extensive use of short case studies (both numeric / analytical and non-numeric / descriptive) and syndicates, as well as open plenary discussion sessions.

Some parts of this training course will include short revision / refresher sessions on accounting and DCF basics. Each day will comprise several sessions, introducing new material to build on the learning in the previous sessions.

The training course manual will include copies of all the material used.

Organisations that invest in this training course on Oxford Financial Excellence Programme can expect:

• Improved financial insight and planning across departments
• Stronger alignment between strategic goals and financial execution
• More informed and confident decision-makers at all levels
• Enhanced risk assessment capabilities and control over costs
• Better understanding of capital investment options and financial forecasts
• Upgraded employee financial literacy contributing to value creation
• Readiness for future financial challenges through upskilled staff

Professionals attending this training course on Oxford Financial Excellence Programme will gain:

• A solid understanding of global financial principles and practices
• Hands-on experience in evaluating financial health and forecasting
• Confidence in presenting financial data and advising on investment decisions
• Stronger budgeting, planning, and control capabilities
• The ability to recognise key financial ratios and their implications
• Career growth potential through enhanced financial acumen

• Staff who wish to gain an up-to-date and broader perspective on how industry leaders continually improve their financial performance, learn about current best practices, and improve their competencies in this area
• Financial and non-financial business professionals from all functions of an enterprise
• Financial professionals wanting an update or a 'refresher' of their knowledge
• Recent company recruits who need to learn about modern corporate financial performance management processes, and develop their competencies in this area
• People from outside business who require a thorough conceptual and practical introduction to the performance management processes and techniques adopted by the leading players