Commercial Finance for HR Professionals

This course would be ideal for HR professionals who are looking to be more financially skilled. You will develop a deep understanding of the key financial concepts that are important in the boardroom. Learn how to break these concepts down to see what they mean for you in your role. Gain a deep understanding of the central areas of finance; how accountants think; how the numbers help you understand performance and set targets, budgeting and forecasting; and investment appraisal.

This course will cover the concept of commercial finance and its role for HR professionals, and will also cover some key elements of finance, analysing financial data, recognising financial patterns and prospects in the financial field.

Objectives

• Understanding Corporate Finance Concepts
• Learning how to evaluate balance sheets and income statements
• Understanding Budget and Forecasting
• How to evaluate investment proposals using different concepts
• Understand the major components of profitability and the relation with both HR metrics and remuneration
• Increasing decision-making power with a good understanding of the financial aspects
• Able to understand the financial language of the boardroom