EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

Finance Fundamentals for Executives 

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Course Overview

The objective of the program, is to acquire an overall in-depth understanding of Corporate Financial Management, with a specific emphasis on the topics, issues and insights that are most relevant to general management, namely Value-Based Management, Making Investment Decisions and Valuation.

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Key Takeaways

Interpret Financial Statements: Understand the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, and how they interrelate.

Assess Financial Performance: Analyze operational efficiency, profitability, and the impact of financial leverage.

Make Investment Decisions: Evaluate projects using free cash flow, NPV, IRR, and payback methods

Understand Financing Strategies: Identify financing needs, compare debt vs. equity, and calculate the cost of capital (WACC)

Apply Value-Based Management: Link financial decisions to value creation and simulate strategic planning in a business environment.

INSEAD

As one of the world's leading and largest graduate business schools, INSEAD offers participants a truly global educational experience. With locations in Europe (France), Asia (Singapore), the Middle East (Abu Dhabi) and North America (San Francisco) and alliances with top institutions, INSEAD's business education and research spans the globe. Our 165 renowned faculty members from 42 countries inspire more than 1,500 students in our degree and PhD programmes. In addition, more than 11,000 executives participate in INSEAD's executive education programmes each year.

Course Outline

Financial Accounting Fundamentals

This session introduces the core financial statements used to understand a company’s financial position and performance. Participants will examine the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement, understand their structure and purpose, and learn how these statements are interconnected to reflect a firm’s underlying economics.

Corporate Performance Measurement

Participants will learn how to assess corporate performance using financial statements. The session covers operational efficiency, working capital management, profitability analysis, and key performance measures such as margins, ROIC, and ROE, while highlighting the relationship between financial leverage and risk.

Investment Decision-Making

This topic focuses on evaluating investment projects and value creation. Participants will learn how to estimate free cash flows, account for the timing and risk of cash flows through discounting, and apply key capital budgeting techniques including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback methods.

Financing Decisions and Cost of Capital

This session explores how firms determine their financing needs and select appropriate funding sources. Participants will compare debt and equity financing, understand capital-raising processes, and learn how to calculate and apply the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), including the cost of debt and equity.

Value-Based Management and Strategic Simulation

Bringing together investment and financing insights, this topic focuses on value-based management frameworks. Participants will explore the relationship between ROIC, WACC, and value creation using DuPont analysis. Through a hands-on simulation, participants will act as CEOs, making strategic investment and financing decisions to drive profitability, cash flow, and sustainable growth.

Who Should Attend?

• Non-finance executives and senior managers
• Entrepreneurs and business owners
• Functional leaders (e.g., operations, HR, marketing, strategy)
• Project and program managers
• Mid-career professionals transitioning into general management or financial oversight roles.
• Public sector and NGO leaders.

FAQ

What language will the course be taught in and what level of English do I need to take part in an LEORON training program?

Most of our public courses are delivered in English language. You need to be proficient in English to be able to fully participate in the workshop and network with other delegates. For in-house courses we have the capability to train in Arabic, Dutch, German and Portuguese.

Are LEORON Public courses certified by an official body/organization?

LEORON Institute partners with 20+ international bodies and associations.We also award continuing professional development credits (CPE/PDUs) for:1. NASBA (National Association of State Boards of Accountancy) 2. Project Management Institute PDUs 3. CISI credits 4. GARP credits 5. HRCI recertification credits 6. SHRM recertification credits

What is the deadline for registering to a public course?

The deadline to register for a public course is 14 days before the course starts. Kindly note that occasionally we do accept late registrations as well, but this needs to be confirmed with the project manager of the training program or with our registration desk that can be reached at +1071 4 1075 5711 or [email protected].

What does the course fee cover?

The course fee covers a premium training experience in a 5-star hotel, learning materials, lunches & refreshments, and for some courses, the certification fee and membership with the accrediting bodies.

Does LEORON give discounts?

Yes, we can provide discounts for group bookings. If you would like to discuss a discount on a corporate level, we will be happy to talk to you.

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Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
Since the partnership was signed between BAE Systems Saudi Development & Training and LEORON in 2017, we have been working together to offer the Saudi market a complete portfolio of training solutions benefiting from the wide and extensive experience of both parties. Recognizing the great success of this partnership, we are looking for further collaborations in the future that will position both companies as one of the leading training providers in Saudi Arabia. We thank the LEORON team for their full cooperation and continuing support, and look forward to further success together in the years to come.
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Certified Professional in Quality and Patient Safety
Dating back to 2014, Mobily’s “LEORON” experience has grown from a single collaboration to a long-term partnership. We consider “LEORON” Institute as a strategic partner, whose contribution has been nothing but premium in equipping our staff with field-based knowledge and information. Past three years have resulted with an expanded collaboration with superior customer service and support. Best Regards,
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