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An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Financial Strategy

Essential Strategic Finance Skills

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14 - 18 Jul 2025
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01 - 05 Sep 2025
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08 - 12 Sep 2025
Abu Dhabi
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20 - 24 Oct 2025
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24 - 28 Nov 2025
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29 Dec 2025 - 02 Jan 2026
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05 - 09 May 2025
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01 - 05 Sep 2025
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17 - 21 Nov 2025
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Financial strategy is an organizational change-maker. Why?

Because, over and above operating profit, financial strategy is concerned with the ways in which organizations may create corporate value and reflect the increased shareholder value with the primary aim of maximization of shareholder wealth. All organizations aim to optimise operating profit by increasing revenue streams and reducing operating costs. An understanding of financial strategy and the development of its associated financial skills further builds on that through evaluation and adoption of the appropriate financial strategies necessary for an organization to survive and grow and achieve its long-term objectives.

This Financial Strategy training course provides the participants with the essential skills and tools of financial strategy, and corporate finance, which is concerned with the effective use of financial resources to create corporate value. These skills are vital in today’s global consumer and capital markets where competition is fierce for both investors and customers. This leading edge training course combines up-to-date theory with hands-on experience of developing powerful financial models and tools to equip the participants to take an active role the development and application of financial and business strategy.

Inappropriate financial strategies may destroy value and turn a successful organization into a failure.

This Energy Training Centre training course will highlight:

  • The vital link between competitive strategy and financial strategy
  • Designing a funding strategy and optimum capital structure
  • Using practical tools for capital investment decision-making
  • Applying an integrated approach to financial risk management
  • Key strategies for the long-term growth and defense of the business

This training course is designed to provide the participants with an understanding of the relevant financial strategy and corporate finance principles and equip them with the practical skills to effectively apply these principles in a real business context in their organization. 

By the end of this Financial Strategy training course, the participants will be able to:

  • Actively partake in strategic analysis and formulation
  • Develop vital measures of financial performance and strength
  • Design funding and capital structure strategies
  • Build financial models to manage cash flow, risk, and investment decisions
  • Advice on capital investment decision-making
  • Provide insights into long-term business growth strategies

This is a highly participative workshop style training course focused on developing practical skills that delegates can apply in real life business situations on return to their own organization. Each module includes a thorough review of the relevant theory before focusing on life-like business case studies with which delegates can apply the key principles of financial strategy and corporate finance.

The organization will benefit from the knowledge and application of up to date principles and practices in financial strategy and corporate finance that may contribute to the organizations potential to generate profit, cash flow and shareholder wealth. Main benefits will include:

  • Improved knowledge of strategic analysis and strategy formulation
  • Techniques for applying measures of financial performance
  • Raised skill levels for capital investment decision-making
  • Application of tools to manage business and financial risk
  • High developed skills for managing cash flow and liquidity
  • Greater awareness of business growth and defensive strategies

The participants will benefit from this hands-on training course that has been designed to provide them with both the essential theory of financial strategy and financial management, whilst focusing heavily on building the practical skills to effectively apply real skills in their own work roles.

This Financial Strategy training course will significantly enhance their contribution to organizational performance and improve their career prospects by: 

  • Skills in applying strategic analysis and developing effective business strategies
  • The ability to use powerful tools to measure and analyze financial performance
  • Raised skill levels in building financial models in Excel
  • Working knowledge of tools and financial instruments to manage risk
  • Using fully developed skills to manage cash flow and liquidity
  • Awareness of advanced theories in innovation and business disruption

This training course is designed to introduce useful theories and practical skills to professionals from a range of disciplines and industry sectors, but particularly those involved in management, planning, finance and business decision-making roles.

This Financial Strategy training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit: 

  • Head Office Team Members
  • Strategy, Budgeting and Planning Managers
  • Finance and Treasury Professionals
  • Capital Investment Managers and Analysts
  • Investment Analysts and Advisers

Day One: Business and Financial Strategy – The Vital Link

  • The Purpose and Goals of the Firm
  • The Aims and Principles of Competitive Strategy
  • The Role of Financial Strategy in Business Success
  • Tools for Strategic Analysis and Strategy Development
  • Building a Winning Business Model
  • Implementing an Effective Performance Management System
  • Financial Planning: Budgeting and Beyond

Day Two: Financial Performance Management

  • Understanding, Analysing and Interpreting Financial Statements
  • Agency Theory and its Impact on the Business’s Goals
  • Investor and Stock Market Behaviour: Share Price Drivers
  • Key Concepts in Measuring Shareholder Value
  • Understanding Cost Behaviour and Profit
  • Measuring and Improving Return on Investment
  • A Strategic Approach to Cost Reduction
  • Managing and Enhancing Shareholder Value

Day Three: Funding Strategy and Liquidity Management

  • Sources of Business Finance: Equity and Debt
  • Financial Gearing – Risk and Impact on Profitability
  • Calculating Company Cost of Capital and its Implications
  • Optimum Capital Structure: Theory and Practice
  • Cash Flow and Liquidity Management
  • Designing and Building Financial Models in Excel
  • Financial Model Application: Cash Flow Forecasting
  • Predicting Corporate Distress and Failure

Day Four: Capital Investment Strategy and Risk Management Strategy

  • Capital Investment Management
  • Using the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Tools in Excel
  • Tools for Capital Investment Appraisal and Decision-making
  • Financial Model Application: Capital Investment Appraisal Analysis
  • An Integrated Approach to Risk Management
  • Tools for Identifying and Analysing Business Risk
  • Using Financial Instruments to Manage Financial Risk
  • Decision-making under Conditions of Risk

Day Five: Corporate Governance: Defending and Growing the Business

  • Purpose and Principles of Corporate Governance
  • Long-term Business Growth Strategies
  • Why even great companies can fail?
  • Understanding Business Model Disruption
  • Innovation Killers
  • Mergers and Acquisitions
  • Business Restructuring and Reorganisation

Financial Strategy Training Course FAQ's

WHY ENERGY TRAINING CENTRE?

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Our industry leading training courses cover the entire energy ecosystem, from conventional energy, to renewables. Regardless of where you are in the renewable sector, from start-up to NOC – our goal is to provide our clients with future-proof professional training and development to help you lead in navigate the energy transition. We are supporting clients within the conventional energy industry, such as those in oil gas adopt and implement effective strategies and systems to reduce their carbon footprint and emissions. We also deliver training and run bespoke programs for clients who may be making a larger scale transition into the renewable energy market. For those organisations who are growing or are fully established in the renewable energy space we offer professional development training to further their knowledge and skills, and ensure they are up-to-date with industry standards and regulations.

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While we do not provide job placement services after the training course, we are confident that our programme equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance your career prospects and promote career growth. Our training course are designed to empower you with valuable skills and expertise to excel in your chosen field.

Yes, here are the following options we can offer to assist you:

  • Corporate Discount – We can extend our corporate discount to participants staying at the same hotel, if we have any. Please enquire about the availability of this discount when you register for the training course.
  • Nearby Hotel Suggestions – If you prefer other accommodations, we can provide a list of nearby hotels to suit your needs and budget.

Feel free to go through hotel booking platforms on the internet to find the most cost-effective for you.

Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.

We offer multiple international training venues, which can be accessed via the following link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations
 
Our training courses are conducted at partnered hotels located within the specified training areas. Please note that venue assignments may vary based on availability. For the most current information, do not hesitate to contact us at [email protected].

We value transparency and are happy to provide our instructor’s profiles upon request. If you would like to learn more about our instructor’s’ qualifications, expertise, and experiences, please email us at [email protected].

Yes, we do. We provide tailored training courses designed to meet the specific requirement of larger group of individuals. These customized training courses can be conducted both classroom and online formats, allowing you the flexibility to choose you preferred dates and duration.

Please contact us at [email protected] to discuss your group’s training needs, and we’ll work with you to create a personalized training course that aligns with your objectives.

We offer two main training formats to cater to different preferences and needs: 

  • Classroom Training Delivery – Our traditional classroom-based training courses provide a face-to-face learning experience with subject matter experts. You’ll benefit form in-person interactions, hands-on exercises, and a structured classroom environment.
  • Online Training Delivery – We also offer convenient live/online training courses that you can access from anywhere with a stable internet connection. These courses provided flexibility and allow you to learn anywhere, making them suitable for busy schedules or remote learning.
Upon successful completion of the training course, you will receive The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours.

Certainly, we do provide corporate rates tailored for organizations seeking to enrol multiple employees in our training programs. To facilitate this, we encourage you to make a formal request via email addressed to [email protected]. We’ll be delighted to discuss and offer a suitable arrangement for your corporate needs.

Yes, special discounts are available upon request if you have more than one registrant for a course. For further information please email us at [email protected]

Classroom
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training
  • Meeting at a hotel venue corresponding to your chosen session
  • Welcome food and drinks, AM / PM snack, and Lunch
  • Digital course materials (e-Tablet)
  • Course completion certificates
  • Designing and administration of Pre-& Post Course Assessments
  • Preparation of participant’s Performance and Appraisal Report, if required
  • Issuance of Letter of Invitation for delegates needed visa processing, if required
Online
  • Tuition fee for a 5-day online training course
  • Provision of a world-class subject matter expert to deliver this training through live/virtual delivery
  • An electronic copy of the training manual and relevant hand-outs
  • Issuance of The Energy Training Centre e-Certificate of Completion
  • Administration of Pre-& Post Workshop Assessments
  • Link access of online platform acceptable to both parties

We offer two convenient payment options:

  • Bank Transfer – You can make payment via bank transfer. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive an invoice with the banking details for the transfer. We would require you to supply a swift copy for us to confirm receipt of funds.
  • Payment Link – Alternatively, we provide a secure payment link that you can use to complete your payment after your registration has been confirmed.

Yes, we do allow registration transfers in the event that you are unable to attend the training course. To initiate a transfer, please send us an official email requesting the change. We’ll guide you through the transfer process and ensure a smooth transition of your registration to another eligible participant.

Upon receiving your registration details, either via email at [email protected] or through our online registration form, we will send you the following by email within 24-48 hours of registration.

  • Joining Instructions
  • Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)

 

There are two convenient options to register for a training course:

  • Online Registration Form – Register for your desired training course by completing the online registration form available on our website. Simple click on the registration button or select your preferred dates and provide the requested information.
  • Email Registration – You can email us your intention to register at [email protected]. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.

Our training course sessions are scheduled and posted on our website for your convenience. However, we understand that there may be specific requirement for your group. If you have a preferred venue and specific training dates in mind, please feel free to propose them to us by clicking on the button “Propose you preferred location & date” of your preferred training course.

Our course timings slightly vary between the cities we offer our training courses. Please let us know of your preferred course and session (dates/venue) through email at [email protected]. Alternatively, you may call/WhatsApp us at +971 50 746 0956.

We understand that time zones may be different between our Senior Consultants and our delegates. Our standard online course timings (11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, GMT+4 – Dubai, UAE) may be adjusted upon confirming the programme. Our team shall communicate between the confirmed registered delegates and suggest a suitable course timing for all.

Our standard course duration for our classroom programmes is 6 hours per day while our online session is 5 hours per day.

Our training programmes are designed to be concise yet comprehensive, focusing on professional development. The duration varies based on the specific course content and objectives – we normally offer programmes between 5 – 10 days. However, our emphasis lies in delivering interactive and engaging sessions that prioritize depth of learning within a condensed timeframe. This approach ensures participants acquire substantial knowledge and skills efficiently.

We have been assessed by TUV Rheinland Middle East FZE and comply with Quality Management System standards – ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 29993:2017, ensuring a commitment to quality and excellence in our operations and services.

Our training courses span across diverse industries, encompassing sectors such as but not limited to:

  • Power & Utilities
  • Oil & Gas
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government and Regulatory bodies
  • Manufacturing & Production Industry

Our commitment lies in continuously refining and expanding our training course offerings to align with evolving industry landscapes. We encourage individuals to explore our website or engage with our dedicated support team for the latest information on available courses, ensuring access to the most pertinent and current educational resources.

Yes, The Energy Training Centre is certified and recognized by several prominent industry standards. Specifically, it holds certifications from ILM, Continuing Professional Development (CPD), and the Project Management Institute (PMI).

  • ILM (ID# 002398B) – This certification indicates that our training programmes meet high standards for leadership and management development, ensuring that they are designed to enhance participants’ skills in these critical areas.

  • Continuing Professional Development (CPD) – Our recognition by CPD reflects our commitment to providing educational opportunities that support ongoing professional growth and skill enhancement. This accreditation ensures that our training courses are relevant and effective for professionals seeking to advance their careers.

  • Project Management Institute (PMI) – Being recognized by PMI signifies that our training programmes align with industry best practices in project management. This certification assures participants that our offerings are in line with the standards required for effective project management and are valuable for those pursuing or maintaining PMI credentials.

These certifications underscore our dedication to providing high-quality, industry-relevant training that fosters professional growth and meets established standards. Additionally, we are actively pursuing further certifications and affiliations to enhance our offerings and ensure we remain at the forefront of industry best practices.

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