Finance & operations programme
Finance for non-finance managers
Overview
This programme is designed for senior executives in sales, marketing, HR, operations and supply chain who wish to strengthen their financial decision-making skills. No prior finance background is required. It provides a practical understanding of essential financial accounting and management concepts.
Participants develop the ability to interpret financial statements, perform financial analysis, evaluate investment decisions and manage budgets, enabling them to make informed operational and strategic decisions that support business growth.
Through practical exercises and case studies, participants learn to analyse financial data, assess organisational performance and communicate more effectively with finance teams. By understanding the financial implications of business decisions, they gain the financial insight needed to align resources with organisational goals and apply financial thinking in everyday managerial decisions.
Important dates & time
Important dates & time
*Dates and schedules are subject to change
| Duration | Mode | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Days | In-Campus | Rs. 40,000 plus GST per participant |
Muneer Shaik
Dr. Muneer Shaik is an Associate Professor in Economics & Finance at Mahindra University, School of Management. He has taught courses in finance for undergraduate, MBA, and Ph.D. level students. He acted as a resource person for various management development programs conducted for multinational corporates like RBS, Larsen & Toubro, Murugappa Group, and AstraZeneca. His teaching interests are incorporate finance, financial time series analysis, computational finance, econometrics, financial data analytics, derivatives, and risk management.
Dr. Shaik has published his research in reputable national and international peer-reviewed journals and presented at multiple conferences. Some of his research papers have won the best paper awards. He is open to collaborating and engaging in teaching, research, and consulting projects with both academia and industry.
Key learning
- Develop a foundational understanding of essential financial concepts
- Analyse and interpret financial statements.
- Understand cost concepts and decision making
- Evaluate investment opportunities using various capital budgeting techniques.
- Understand the working capital management
Topics covered
- Accounting fundamentals
- Fundamentals of financial statement analysis
- Cost concepts
- Capital Budgeting
- Cash Budgeting
- Working capital management
Methodology
This programme is designed to make financial concepts accessible and practical for non-finance professionals. The methodology will include:
Conceptual clarity through simple language: Financial terms and frameworks will be broken down into easily understandable language, avoiding technical jargon wherever possible.
- Interactive sessions with real-world examples: Case-lets, industry examples, and analogies to demonstrate how financial principles apply to everyday business decisions.
- Hands-on learning through exercises and worksheets: Participants will work on short exercises to practice reading financial statements, performing ratio analysis, and applying cost and capital budgeting tools.
Progressive structure: The programme is structured to build financial understanding step-by-step—from basic accounting principles to strategic financial decisions—ensuring comfort and confidence at each stage.
Group discussions and reflection: Small group discussions will help participants connect financial concepts with decisions they make in their own functional areas.
Finance & operation category
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