Short Master in Financial Leadership for Business Success

Overview

 The role of a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) has evolved from managing financial reporting to shaping strategic decisions that drive business growth. This short master Financial Leadership for Business Success, is designed to equip aspiring and current CFOs with the skills to lead financial strategy, optimize resources, and contribute to long-term business sustainability. By mastering advanced financial management and leadership techniques, participants will be prepared to influence organizational success and steer their companies through changing market dynamics.

Objectives

The primary goal of this program is to enable CFOs to excel in a more strategic role by offering tools to:

• Lead financial planning and analysis
• Improve decision-making through data-driven strategies
• Manage risk and optimize capital allocation
• Implement effective cost management strategies
• Align financial objectives with corporate goals

Upon completing the program, participants will gain confidence in leading their company’s financial future, making strategic decisions, and playing a key role in overall business performance.

Outline

 This program covers comprehensive modules that focus on financial leadership and strategic management:

• Critically analyse an organisation’s key goals and financial drivers to develop a forecast, including key revenue drivers, cost structures, and risks. 
• Operationalise a forecast by gathering key data, identifying KPIs, and determine a reporting strategy, to respond to actuals and influence real-time decisions 
• Present a brief to key stakeholders on the stages and business outcomes of a forecast for a business unit, including justifying the decisions made, the key assumptions, risks and KPIs. 

Each module has been designed to meet the needs of modern CFOs who are expected to balance strategic leadership with financial oversight. This program is available on different dates upon request, ensuring flexibility for busy professionals.

Target Group

This program is ideal for:

• Current CFOs who want to develop strategic leadership skills
• Senior finance executives aspiring to the CFO role
• Financial professionals looking to broaden their understanding of corporate financial strategy
• Entrepreneurs and business owners seeking to enhance financial management practices

Program Cost

Participants can choose between two options:

• 5-day training: €3700
• 10-day training: €6500

This fee covers all training materials, access to expert instructors, and certification upon completion.

This program is available throughout the year, with scheduling flexibility to meet your needs. You can request a course date that best fits your schedule.

Organizers

The Geneva Institute of Business Management organize this program with its European partners.