Financial Analysis, Planning & Control

Finance & Accounting · 5 Days · Public · Al-Khobraa certified · From USD 3,900

Overview

Management has now become an integral part of operation in a wide range of organizations. Financial analysis, planning and control provides an understanding of the various aspects in an organisation from calculative aspect to other related practices in organisation. The key element of the programme is the focus on practical application of financial models and analysis, which are used to assess strategic and operational positions of the organisation. This is crucial for organisation in terms of understanding cost reductions and create additional value for companies.

Learning Objectives

• What is the exact nature and scope of the problems to be analysed, and which specific variables, relationships, and trends are likely to be helpful in analysing specific problems?
• How precise an answer is necessary in relation to the importance of the problem itself?
• How reliable are the available data, and how is this uncertainty likely to affect the range of results?
• Should the outputs of decisions be expressed in cash flow terms, or in terms of accounting profit, to evaluate the financial implications of a decision?
• What limitations are inherent in the tools to be applied, and how will these affect the range of results obtained?
• How important are qualitative judgments in the context of decision-making, and what is the ranking of their significance?

Who Should Attend

This Financial Analysis, Planning & Control training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals, but will greatly benefit:

• Financial officers
• Controllers
• Accountants
• Sales and marketing professionals
• Managers

Course Outline

Day 1 — The Challenge of Financial Economic Decision-Making

• The Practice of Financial / Economic Analysis
• The Value-creating Company
• Corporate Value and Shareholder Value
• A Dynamic Perspective of Business

Day 2 — Assessment of Business Performance

• Ratio Analysis and Business Performance
• Management’s Point of View
• Owners’ Point of View
• Lenders’ Point of View

Day 3 — Analysis of Investment Decisions

• Applying Time-adjusted Measures
• Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR)
• Strategic Perspective

Day 4 — Projection of Financial Requirements

• Interrelationship of Financial Projections
• Operating Budgets
• Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
• Cash Forecasts and Cash Budgets

Day 5 — Valuation and Business Performance

• Managing for Shareholder Value
• Shareholder Value Creation in Perspective
• Evolution of Value-based Methodologies
• Creating Value in Restructuring and Combinations

Accreditation

Al-Khobraa certified. On completion delegates receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of achievement.

Dates & Venues

Dates	Venue	Delivery	Duration	Fee (USD)
6–10 December 2026	Dubai, UAE	Public	5 days	3,900

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Frequently Asked Questions

What do Al-Khobraa finance and accounting courses cover?

The portfolio covers IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards) and IPSAS, financial analysis and reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost and management accounting, accounts payable and receivable, internal controls and audit, and finance for non-finance managers.

Who should attend a finance and accounting course?

These courses suit accountants and financial analysts, finance managers and controllers, budgeting and planning staff, internal auditors, accounts payable and receivable teams, and non-financial managers who own a budget or read financial statements.

How long are finance and accounting courses, and where are they held?

Most Al-Khobraa finance and accounting courses run over 5 days. The exact duration, dates and city for this course are listed in the dates section on this page. Public sessions run across Saudi Arabia — Riyadh, Jeddah, Al-Khobar, Jubail and Yanbu — as well as regional and international venues, with live virtual classrooms available on request.

What certificate will I receive?

Delegates who complete the course receive an Al-Khobraa certificate of completion, issued by a Saudi-registered training provider. Al-Khobraa also delivers internationally accredited programmes; where a course carries an external awarding body such as PMI, CIPS, ILM or IOSH, that body is named on the course's own page.

Can finance and accounting training be delivered in-house for our team?

Yes. Any Al-Khobraa finance and accounting course can be delivered in-house at your own premises anywhere in Saudi Arabia or the GCC, with the content, dates and language of delivery tailored to your team. Al-Khobraa is an approved HRDF (Hadaf) provider, so eligible Saudi employers can seek training support. Contact us for a quotation.

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