Finance Essentials for Business Leaders - Using Financials for Value Creation and Growth

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The Finance Essentials for Business Leaders - Using Financials for Value Creation and Growth program is a five-day intensive learning experience held at the Indian Institute of Management–Calcutta (IIM–Calcutta) in Kolkata, India. This program is specifically designed for professionals across various functions who are responsible for driving business outcomes yet lack formal financial training. In an increasingly complex business landscape marked by economic volatility, tighter capital markets, and rising costs, the ability to comprehend financial data has become a strategic imperative for leaders. The curriculum empowers participants to interpret financial statements, evaluate performance metrics, and assess the financial implications of their strategic choices, enhancing their managerial intuition regarding financial concepts essential for business success.Participants will dive deep into critical areas such as profitability analysis, cash flow management, and capital budgeting, including Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), and Payback periods. The program will also cover the evolving landscape of financial dashboards, cost structures, and investment logic in a tech-driven world. Designed for leaders from marketing, HR, operations, product, and supply chain functions, the course emphasizes the importance of financial clarity and accountability to influence cross-functional decisions effectively. Topics addressed include understanding corporate financial statements, corporate financial analysis, earnings quality, cost determination techniques, and the financial implications of digital transformation. This program is particularly beneficial for managers aspiring to higher leadership roles and P&L responsibilities, making it ideal for new leaders and mid-career professionals across different domains. No prior knowledge of finance and accounting is required, ensuring accessibility for all participants. The interactive sessions include conceptual fr