Course overview
Finance for Non-Financial Managers: Advanced Level is an advanced programme for experienced practitioners in Finance for Non-Financial Managers. It covers the principles, the requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations, and the practical methods used on site, with case studies from operations in the Gulf, Africa and worldwide. Available online, in the classroom in 60 cities, or in-house.
What participants will be able to do
- Explain the principles, terminology and scope of Finance for Non-Financial Managers
- Apply the relevant requirements of IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations
- Apply advanced analysis methods to real operating data
- Recognise common problems, risks and root causes and choose the right corrective action
- Prepare an improvement plan for their own site or organisation
Who should attend
Designed for finance professionals, accountants, auditors and budget holders with at least three years of experience.
Course outline (5 days)
- Day 1: Core principles revisitedFast review and recent changes in IFRS, IIA standards, COSO and GCC tax regulations
- Day 2: Advanced analysis methodsDetailed techniques, data interpretation and calculations
- Day 3: Design and performance optimisationImproving reliability, efficiency and cost
- Day 4: Troubleshooting complex casesDiagnosing multi-cause problems from field data
- Day 5: Risk, decisions and integrationBuilding a risk-based plan and presenting recommendations
What the 10-day edition adds
- Day 6: Applied project, part 1Apply the week-one methods to a case from your organisation
- Day 7: Data and digital toolsSoftware, spreadsheets and digital tools used in practice
- Day 8: Lessons from incidents and auditsWhat investigations and audit findings teach
- Day 9: Applied project, part 2Complete, test and refine your solution
- Day 10: Presentations and final assessmentPresent to the group and complete the final assessment
Training method and certificate
Interactive sessions, practical exercises, case studies and pre- and post-course assessments. Participants receive a Qimma Global Training certificate of completion stating the training hours (30 hours for 5 days, 60 hours for 10 days). Delivered in English or Arabic.
Dates 2027–2030
None of these dates work? We run this course for your team on the date and in the place you choose.
| Dates | City | Duration | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12–23 Apr 2027 | Tunis Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 19–23 Apr 2027 | Milan Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Apr – 7 May 2027 | Manchester Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 13–17 Jun 2027 | Jeddah Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 9–20 Aug 2027 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 10–21 Jan 2028 | Munich Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 May 2028 | Kigali Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 29 May – 9 Jun 2028 | Brussels Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 11–15 Sep 2028 | Tbilisi Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 4–15 Dec 2028 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 26 Mar – 6 Apr 2029 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Apr 2029 | Amman Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 28 May – 8 Jun 2029 | Lagos Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 8–12 Oct 2029 | Cape Town Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 3–14 Dec 2029 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 27 Jan – 7 Feb 2030 | Riyadh Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 22–26 Apr 2030 | Beirut Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 30 Sep – 11 Oct 2030 | Barcelona Classroom | 10 days | $9,900 | Register |
| 28 Oct – 1 Nov 2030 | Vienna Classroom | 5 days | $5,500 | Register |
| 11–22 Nov 2030 | Online (live) Online (live) | 10 days | $5,500 | Register |