The Evolving Finance Function

This course examines the traditional finance function, explores how the function can add internal value to your enterprise and looks at its potential for revenue generation. It examines how the function can respond to management’s needs to increase buy-in and cooperation.

WHAT WILL I GET OUT OF IT?
• ideas on how to break the finance mould
• development of a more involved role in your enterprise
• understanding of how finance can move from corporate overhead to a value-adding function
• knowledge of corporate structures and effective working.

KEY FEATURES
• management perception of the finance function
• finance cost centre vs finance profit centre
• discreet vs integrated finance function
• devolving some traditional finance functions
• budgeting and planning – an effective service
• finance adding value to the enterprise
• key finance input to sales, marketing and product development process
• revenue generation through shared service provision.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Finance directors, financial controllers, senior management accountants and senior operational management.

LECTURER
John McKenzie MBA, Independent Consultant