1: Financial Planning in Corporate Environments
• The role of strategic planning in financial management
• Elements of a successful financial plan
• Aligning financial goals with corporate strategy
• Long-term vs short-term financial planning

2: Budgeting Techniques and Best Practices
• Types of budgets: operating, capital, cash flow
• Approaches to budgeting: incremental, zero-based, rolling budgets
• Budget preparation process and calendar
• Integrating departmental budgets into a corporate master budget

3: Forecasting and Financial Modelling
• Revenue forecasting and demand estimation
• Cost behavior and break-even analysis
• Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Using Excel for building dynamic forecasting models

4: Budget Control and Variance Analysis
• Monitoring and comparing actual performance to budget
• Identifying variances and root causes
• Corrective actions and budget revisions
• Budget reporting techniques and dashboards

5: Performance Management and Financial Accountability
• Key performance indicators (KPIs) linked to budgeting
• Benchmarking and performance evaluation
• Incentivizing performance through financial planning
• Ensuring accountability in budget management

6: Capital Budgeting and Investment Appraisal
• Evaluating capital investment decisions
• Techniques: Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), Payback Period
• Risk analysis and cost of capital
• Case studies on capital expenditure decisions

7: Financial Planning Tools and Excel Applications
• Creating financial plans using spreadsheets
• Budget templates and financial dashboards in Excel
• Automating reports and visualizing financial data
• Hands-on exercises in budget modeling and control

8: Communication and Strategic Influence
• Presenting budgets and forecasts to executive leadership
• Building a financial narrative for stakeholders
• Integrating financial insights into strategic decisions
• Leading planning meetings with cross-functional teams

This course combines expert instruction with interactive exercises, group discussions, and real-life case studies to provide a well-rounded learning experience. It aims to equip participants with the skills necessary to take ownership of financial plans, manage resources efficiently, and drive value through sound financial decision-making.

Corporate Financial Planning, Budgeting and Control Training Course in Paris

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