Advanced Corporate Finance Training Course

The Advanced Corporate Finance Training Course is a high-level professional program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of corporate financial decision-making in complex and competitive business environments. Offered by Geneve Institute of Business Management, this course focuses on advanced financial concepts that support strategic planning, capital structure decisions, investment evaluation, and value creation. It examines how financial managers and senior executives assess risk, allocate capital, and optimize financial performance while aligning financial strategy with organizational objectives. The course provides a structured framework for analyzing financial decisions at the corporate level, emphasizing disciplined reasoning, analytical accuracy, and long-term financial sustainability. It is intended for professionals who already possess foundational finance knowledge and seek to advance their strategic financial capabilities.

Target Group

• Senior and mid-level finance managers responsible for corporate financial planning, capital allocation, and strategic financial analysis.

• Chief financial officers, finance directors, and controllers involved in high-level financial decision-making and policy development.

• Investment and corporate banking professionals supporting corporate clients with financing and valuation activities.

• Business unit leaders and executives who participate in major investment, financing, or restructuring decisions.

• Financial analysts and advisors engaged in evaluating corporate performance and strategic financial options.

• Professionals preparing for advanced roles in corporate finance, treasury, or financial leadership.

Objectives

• To strengthen participants’ understanding of advanced corporate finance principles and their strategic applications.

• To enhance the ability to evaluate complex investment opportunities using structured financial analysis.

• To develop informed approaches to capital structure and financing decisions.

• To improve competence in assessing corporate value and financial performance.

• To reinforce disciplined financial decision-making under conditions of uncertainty and risk.

• To support alignment between financial strategy and overall corporate objectives.

Course Outline

Corporate Finance Strategy and Value Creation

• Strategic Role of Corporate Finance

  • Corporate finance as a central function supporting long-term strategic objectives and competitive positioning.

  • Financial decision-making processes at the board and senior management levels.

  • Alignment between financial policies and overall corporate strategy.

• Financial Objectives and Value Maximization

  • Shareholder value concepts and alternative stakeholder perspectives.

  • Financial performance targets and their influence on managerial decisions.

  • Measuring value creation through financial indicators and benchmarks.

Capital Structure and Cost of Capital

• Capital Structure Theory and Practice

  • Theoretical approaches to optimal capital structure and their practical implications.

  • Balancing debt and equity to achieve financial efficiency and stability.

  • Influence of taxation, risk, and market conditions on financing choices.

• Cost of Capital Analysis

  • Components and calculation of the weighted average cost of capital.

  • Use of cost of capital in investment appraisal and valuation decisions.

  • Sensitivity of corporate value to changes in financing costs.

Advanced Investment and Capital Budgeting Decisions

• Capital Budgeting Techniques

  • Advanced methods for evaluating long-term investment opportunities.

  • Application of discounted cash flow analysis in complex projects.

  • Limitations and assumptions underlying capital budgeting models.

• Risk and Uncertainty in Investment Decisions

  • Identification of financial and operational risks affecting investments.

  • Incorporating risk considerations into project evaluation processes.

  • Balancing risk and return in corporate investment portfolios.

Corporate Valuation and Financial Performance Analysis

• Valuation Approaches

  • Overview of firm valuation methods used in corporate finance.

  • Selection of appropriate valuation techniques for different business contexts.

  • Interpretation of valuation outcomes for strategic decision-making.

• Financial Performance Measurement

  • Analysis of profitability, liquidity, and solvency indicators.

  • Use of financial ratios to assess operational and strategic performance.

  • Linking financial results to management decisions and strategic outcomes.

Financial Risk Management and Strategic Policy

• Corporate Financial Risk Management

  • Identification of market, credit, and liquidity risks affecting corporations.

  • Role of financial policies in managing exposure and ensuring stability.

  • Integration of risk management into corporate financial planning.

• Financial Strategy and Governance

  • Governance structures influencing financial decision-making.

  • Role of treasury, finance committees, and internal controls.

  • Ensuring consistency between financial governance and strategic goals.