This training course on The Oxford Advanced Finance Leaders Programme brings together some of the most important areas of management, leadership, and financial management: Mastering People Management & Team Leadership Skills, and Financial Analysis, Planning and Control.
It will help business professionals:
- Stand back from the detail of their everyday specialism and appreciate the bigger picture required of management roles
- Apply effective people management skills confidently
- Use the financial techniques of planning and control
- Improve performance from the use of the tools of financial analysis
- Preparation financial projection models to determine the financing needs of the business
This training course is split in two modules:
MODULE I - Mastering People Management & Team Leadership
MODULE II - Financial Analysis, Planning & Control
Each modules is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates with will maximise their benefits by traking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
By the end of this Energy Training Centre training course, delegates will be able to:
- Understanding your role as manager and leader
- Establishing clear objectives and standards of performance for your team
- Managing your workload using effective prioritisation, delegation and information management techniques
- Maximising your influencing skills
- Developing and leveraging the capabilities of team members
The management and leadership elements of this training course on The Oxford Advanced Finance Leaders Programme use a range of approaches to learning, including experiential group activities, individual exercises, mini case studies, role plays and syndicate discussions.
The financial elements of this training course include numerous practical examples and real life illustrations. The training course methodology combines presentations, discussions, team exercises and case studies. The emphasis is on gaining the theoretical knowledge and practical application of all the topics covered.
- Managers who have shared and practised different ways of performing the key leadership functions offer increased self-awareness, flexibility and confidence
- Able to stand back from the everyday detail and focus on longer-term organisational needs secure in the knowledge that their team are competent and motivated to deal with operational tasks
- An increase in the ability of their managers to understand and analyse the key financial statements
- Anticipate the financial factors that form the basis of strategic decision-making, which should ultimately result in better planning, and improved company performance
- All the topics in this seminar are considered in the context of maximisation of shareholder wealth, which is the primary objective of all commercial organisations
- Delegates will be exposed to a range of different approaches to leadership and management practice, allowing them to select those most suitable for their situation and personal style
- Delegates will have the chance to experiment with key techniques before applying them in the workplace and will help them build the confidence to move beyond traditional assumptions about the ‘right’ way to manage
- Delegates will have the opportunity to broaden their financial knowledge to enable them to develop and manage the financial aspects of their role more effectively and improve performance
- Delegates will acquire the ability, when involved in decisions about investment, operations, or financing, to choose the most appropriate tools from the wide variety of financial techniques available to provide a quantitative analysis
- Delegates should leave the seminar with a better understanding of the financial tools and techniques that support an organisation’s planning and control, with regard to their own departments or business units, as well as their companies
- Professionals who are in charge of teams and/or departments
- Business Professionals from sales and marketing
- Operations, Engineering, Planning
- Project Management, Logistics and Procurement Professionals
- Human Resources and other Non-financial Areas
- Accountants
- Financial Analysts
- Auditors
- Financial Personnel and Senior Finance Professionals who require an update or a refresher in the topics covered
- Professionals who want to better understand the financial aspects of their roles
Module 1: Mastering People Management & Team Leadership
Day One: Understanding Your Role
- Leader or manager?
- Self-perception
- Beyond the job description: Finding-out what your organisation requires of you
- Balancing conflicting stakeholder demands
- Understanding the nature of change
- A model for implementing change
Day Two: Personal Effectiveness, Time Management and Delegation
- Understanding yourself and your organisational environment
- Outcome orientation
- Setting personal and team objectives
- Managing performance
- Finding and using time effectively
- A model for effective delegation
Day Three: Communication, Influence and Conflict Management
- Channels of communication
- Effective listening skills
- Emotions and rapport
- Persuasion and negotiation: The keys to personal influence
- Managing conflict assertively
Day Four: Team Building, People Management and Motivation
- How high-performing teams work?
- Identifying team roles
- Motivation and reward
- Building and sharing a vision
- Different approaches to leadership
Day Five: Enhancing Team Performance through Coaching and Development
- How people learn?
- Coaching for personal and team growth
- Feedback skills
- Development planning
- Next steps
Module 2: Financial Analysis, Planning & Control
Day Six: The Challenge of Financial Economic Decision-Making
- The Practice of Financial / Economic Analysis
- The Value-creating Company
- Corporate Value and Shareholder Value
- A Dynamic Perspective of Business
- The Agency Problem and Corporate Governance
- What information and data to use?
- The Nature of Financial Statements
- The Context of Financial Analysis and Decision-making
Day Seven: Assessment of Business Performance
- Ratio Analysis and Business Performance
- Management’s Point of View
- Owners’ Point of View
- Lenders’ Point of View
- Ratios as a System – Pyramids of Ratios
- Integration of Financial Performance Analysis
- Economic Value Added (EVA)
- Predicting Financial Distress and Z-score Model
Day Eight: Analysis of Investment Decisions
- Applying Time-adjusted Measures
- Net Present Value (NPV) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
- Modified Internal Rate of Return (MIRR)
- Strategic Perspective
- EVA and NPV
- Refinements of Investment Analysis
- Equivalent Annual Cost (EAC)
- Sensitivity Analysis, Scenario Analysis, Simulation, and NPV Break-even
- Dealing with Risk and Changing Circumstances
Day Nine: Projection of Financial Requirements
- Interrelationship of Financial Projections
- Operating Budgets
- Standard Costing and Variance Analysis
- Cash Forecasts and Cash Budgets
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Dynamics and Growth of the Business System
- Operating Leverage
- Financial Growth Plans
- Financial Modelling
Day Ten: Valuation and Business Performance
- Managing for Shareholder Value
- Shareholder Value Creation in Perspective
- Evolution of Value-based Methodologies
- Creating Value in Restructuring and Combinations
- Financial Strategy in Acquisitions
- Business Valuation
- Business Restructuring and Reorganisations
- Management Buy Outs (MBOs) and Management Buy Ins (MBIs)
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.
The Energy Training Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding learning hours who has successfully completed the training course.
Yes, we provide assistance by issuing a Letter of Invitation stating that you are confirmed to attend our training.
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 info@energytraining.ae.
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 inhouse@energytraining.ae 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 have multiple international training venues. You may find this through our website link: https://energytraining.ae/training-locations
Our training courses are held at our partnered hotels within the city included within our training
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.
No, we do not provide job placement services after the training course. However, we are confident that our training course equips you with the necessary tools and knowledge to enhance you 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.
- 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
- 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
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 info@energytraining.ae. 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 info@energytraining.ae
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.
Upon receipt of your registration details sent via email at reg@energytraining.ae, we will send you the following by e-mail within 24-48 hours of registration.
- Joining Instructions
- Invoice/receipt (where appropriate)
If you register online, you will receive an e-mail on the same day confirming your registration.
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 info@energytraining.ae. Our team will guide you through the registration process and provide assistance you may need.
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.
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 info@energytraining.ae. 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 suggested 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, Energy Training Centre is an ILM Recognised Provider (ID# 002398B), authorized to register learners and offer training courses recognized by ILM. Participants seeking ILM Recognised Certification would need to complete an assessment post the ILM Recognised courses. ILM is a renowned provider of leadership and management qualifications, part of the City and Guilds Group. Additionally, our company is a CPD Certified Training Company, ensuring our commitment to continuous professional development standards.
