Become a strong discussion
partner in financial decisions

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Understand figures and manage more effectively based on results.

Make informed decisions using financial insights.

Increase your impact in financial discussions.

Introduction

As a manager, you are regularly deal with financial policies and decisions within your organization. You need to understand the financial impact of your choices. At the same time, analyzing budgets and financial statements can feel complex and overwhelming. Many managers also feel less confident when discussing figures and results.

In the training course ‘Finance for Non-Financial Managers’, you will learn how to read and interpret financial reports with confidence. You will develop the skills to become a strong and credible discussion partner for colleagues and stakeholders with a financial background.

Who is this training for?

The ‘Finance for Non-Financial Managers’ training course is designed for managers and professionals without a financial background who want to better understand figures and financial policy. You want to think, speak, and make decisions based on the numbers that matter.

What makes this two-day training course unique

During the ‘Finance for Non-Financial Managers’ training course, financial knowledge becomes practical and easy to understand, even without prior experience. Theory is directly linked to your own work environment, and realistic business cases help you to learn how to interpret and apply financial information. You will discover how financial insights help with strategic choices and how you can increase your own influence in discussions with financial professionals. Benefits of this two-day program:

Compact and directly applicable program.
Strong link between theory and your own work environment.
Realistic cases that are easy to recognize and apply.
Focused on quick results without unnecessary complexity.

Results

After completing this training, you will be able to think, speak, and make decisions about financial topics with confidence. You will understand key financial concepts such as balance sheets, income statements, budgets, and ratios. You will be able to perform basic cost calculations, estimate revenues and pricing, and support investment decisions with financial reasoning. This will allow you to make better-informed decisions and increase your influence within the organization.

Practical information

Duration: This training course is given over two days, with a two-week interval between sessions.
Training hours: From 9:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Participants: Maximum of 10/12 participants
Locations: Alkmaar, Amersfoort, Amsterdam, Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Breda, Den Bosch, Den Haag, Eindhoven, Groningen, Maastricht, Naarden, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Zwolle, Online
Participation fee: € 1.295,- excl. VAT

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Program

Day 1

9:30 AM Start training course

Basic concepts of financial management and their significance for your role.
Understanding costs and revenues and their impact on results.
Interpreting balance sheets, budgets, and cash flow statements.
Developing and discussing practical cases from your work environment.
Key figures and ratio analysis as a management tool.
Balanced Scorecard: translating strategic goals into measurable parameters.
Formulating personal learning goals and action points for the upcoming period.

5:00 PM End of training course

Day 2

9:30 AM Start training course

Feedback on the interim period and experiences gained.
Drawing up, monitoring, and substantiating budgets.
Interpreting and utilizing management reports for decision-making.
Budgeting and integrated management in practice.
Financial business analysis as a basis for strategic choices.
Developing and discussing practical cases.
Best practices in the field of financial management.
Evaluation of the training and drawing up a personal, practice-oriented action plan.

5:00 PM End of training course

Your training course in 3 steps

Prior to the training course, we ask you to complete an online intake form. If you prefer to discuss your personal learning objectives in more detail, we’ll be more than happy to schedule a one-on-one intake call. Based on your learning objectives, background, and focus areas, we’ll match you with a training group with similar professionals. This way, the training will be tailored to your situation and learning objectives.
The two-day training course ‘Finance for Non-Financial Managers’ is spread over two weeks. Each training day combines inspiration, theory, and practical exercises. There will be a mix of plenary sessions, group assignments, and time for reflection. This way, the skills you acquired can be put to use right away.

In between the two training days, you’ll apply what you’ve learned in your daily work. During the second training day, you’ll discuss your experiences, insights, and results with the trainer and the group. Your training course ends with a personal evaluation and a clear plan of action for the future.

About your trainer

The training course is delivered by an experienced trainer with extensive practical experience. Our trainers combine expertise, analytical ability, and sharp observational skills with a personal and positive approach. They offer respectful, direct feedback, challenge you to grow, and support you in getting the very best out of yourself.
From the very first day of your training course, you’ll have access to the YEARTH Online Learning Platform. Here, you’ll find in-depth articles, assignments, and tools to help you put what you’ve learned into practice. You can choose where and when to study using the YEARTH app, your tablet, or computer. This allows you to get the most out of your training course and apply what you have learned in your daily practice in a sustainable way.

Your investment

My organization covers the costs

Participant fee	€ 1.295,
Facility fee € 50 per day	€ 100,
Total price excluding VAT	€ 1.395,

My organization is exempt from VAT

Participant fee	€ 1.295,
Surcharge 10%	€ 129,50
Facility fee € 50 per day	€ 100,
Total price excluding VAT	€ 1.524,50

I pay for the training course myself

Participant fee	€ 1.295,
Surcharge 10%	€ 129,50
Facility fee € 50 per day	€ 100,
Total price excluding VAT	€ 1.524,50

This is included in your investment:

Personal intake.
Syllabus and course materials.
The YEARTH certificate.
Year-long access to the Online Learning Platform.

VAT

The total investment excludes VAT. In some cases, a VAT exemption may be possible. In that case, the participation fee will increase by 10%. This can be beneficial for individuals and organizations that are not able to deduct VAT. Read more about VAT exemption.