Strategic Financial Planning for Sustainable Growth

Day 1: Fundamentals of Strategic Financial Planning

• Defining financial strategy and its role in business sustainability.
• The financial planning cycle – from forecasting to execution.
• Key financial indicators that drive sustainable growth.
• Case Study: How strategic financial planning transformed a multinational corporation.

Day 2: Aligning Financial Strategy with Business Objectives

• Financial goal setting – balancing short-term profits with long-term stability.
• Strategic decision-making frameworks for financial leaders.
• Measuring financial performance and aligning it with corporate strategy.
• Workshop: Assessing the financial health of an organisation.

Day 3: Financial Forecasting & Scenario Planning

• Advanced financial forecasting techniques for long-term sustainability.
• Scenario analysis – preparing for market volatility and economic downturns.
• The role of AI and big data in financial planning.

Day 4: Capital Allocation & Investment Strategies

• Optimising capital allocation to drive maximum ROI.
• Assessing investment opportunities for business expansion.
• Private equity, venture capital, and sustainable investments.

Day 5: Cost Control & Profit Optimisation

• Identifying and reducing financial inefficiencies.
• Cost reduction vs. value creation – achieving the right balance.
• Operational efficiency and lean financial management.

Day 6: Risk Management & Financial Sustainability

• Identifying financial risks – market, credit, operational, and liquidity risks.
• Developing a risk mitigation strategy to protect financial stability.
• Crisis preparedness and financial contingency planning.
• Workshop: Creating a financial risk assessment framework.

Day 7: Financial Decision-Making & Performance Measurement

• Key financial metrics and KPIs to track sustainable growth.
• Data-driven financial decision-making for executives.
• Balancing debt and equity financing for long-term stability.
• Case Study: The role of financial leadership in business sustainability.

Day 8: Integrating ESG & Sustainability into Financial Planning

• Sustainable finance and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) integration.
• Measuring and reporting financial sustainability metrics.
• Green financing, impact investing, and ethical financial strategies.

Day 9: Corporate Finance Strategy & Growth Management

• Funding strategies for business expansion.
• Managing corporate liquidity and working capital.
• Mergers, acquisitions, and financial restructuring for growth.

Day 10: Financial Roadmap & Future-Proofing Business Finances

• Creating a 5-year strategic financial plan.
• Ensuring long-term financial resilience and growth.
• Technology and the future of financial planning (AI, automation, blockchain).
• Course review