An Intensive 10-day Training Course
Mastering Finance, Budgeting
and Performance Measurement
Financial Strategy & Accounting Skills
Scheduled Dates
Classroom
| 14 - 25 Jul 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $11,900 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 01 - 12 Sep 2025 | London - UK | $11,900 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 20 - 31 Oct 2025 | Dubai - UAE | $11,900 | RESERVE A SEAT |
| 24 Nov - 05 Dec 2025 | London - UK | $11,900 | RESERVE A SEAT |
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Why Choose this Training Course?
This PetroKnowledge Mastering Finance, Budgeting and Performance Measurement training course provides an understanding of the essential fundamentals of corporate finance, strategy, financial management, budgeting and costing. Contemporary practical examples are presented together with the theoretical principles to make the theory come to life. The overriding objective of this Mastering Finance, Budgeting and Performance Measurement training course is to present a number of integrated and powerful principles and best practices to help develop analytical skills and the decision-making capacity of the participants.
This Mastering Finance, Budgeting and Performance Measurement training course will enable you to:
- Appreciate the importance of using the appropriate financial strategy to create shareholder value above market expectations
- Consider how corporate behavior impacts on achievement of corporate objectives, and the importance of corporate governance
- Understand financial strategy relating to stages of corporate development and capital structure
- Use and evaluate the various techniques of capital investment appraisal
- Effectively manage cash and working capital to reduce costs and improve cash flow
- Master the finance and accounting jargon to understand business processes
- Cost analysis for budgeting purposes and decision-making
- Financial and operational measures to support the budgeting process
- Best practices to manage organizational performance
- Link strategy to costing and performance evaluation
MODULES
This PetroKnowledge training course is split into two modules:
MODULE I - Financial Strategy
MODULE II - Business Financial, Budgeting & Accounting Skills
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a two-week training course.
What are the Goals?
At the end of this Mastering Finance, Budgeting and Performance Measurement training course, delegates will be able to:
- Use and evaluate the various techniques of capital investment appraisal
- Develop appropriate financial strategies
- Relate financial strategy to business strategy
- Effectively manage cash and working capital to reduce costs and improve cash flow
- Master traditional techniques and recent best practices
- Link finance and operation for budgeting purposes and strategy execution
- Understand and manage an efficient costing system
- Learn how to build a comprehensive performance measurement system
Who is this Training Course for?
- Finance Executive and Financial Professionals involved in the development and delivery of financial strategy
- Junior Executives and Financial Professionals seeking career advancement and development
- Senior and Experienced Professionals and Finance Professionals seeking either CPD or a valuable and stimulating “refresher”
How will this Training Course be Presented?
A mixture of exercises and real life case studies, examples and videos make this a lively and interesting Finance & Budgeting training course. There is a strong emphasis on practical application of the ideas within the delegates’ organization. Delegates are encouraged to complete a learning and action plan to focus them on and help them to apply their new knowledge and skills.
Organisational Impact
- Implement appropriate measures that can add value to the organization
- Appreciate the importance of selecting the appropriate financial strategy to maximize shareholder value
- Consider risk and its impact on company financing
- Evaluate the cost of equity and the cost of debt capital
- Look at capital structure and financial strategy in terms of the life cycle of the business, and the Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)
- Consider the appropriate financial strategies for use in mergers, acquisitions, restructuring and reorganizations, and appropriate takeover bid defenses
- Develop a better cost management system
- Design a comprehensive performance measurement system
- Link strategy, budgeting and costing
Personal Impact
Participants will be able to further develop their personal management skills by being able to:
- Make more informed and improved management decisions
- Consider why corporate objectives may not always be achieved and what may be done to eliminate dysfunctional corporate behavior and align corporate goals
- Understand how to measure their own contribution to the creation of value for the shareholders of the business
- Appreciate why some financial strategies are more effective than others with regard to value creation
- Use the financial tools available for effective management of working capital
- Provide knowledge that can be shared amongst other departments of the company
- Master cost analysis
- Link costing with budgeting and performance measurement
- Understand the multiple dimension of performance through the balanced scorecard
Daily Agenda
Module 1: Financial Strategy
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, Analyzing and Interpreting Financial Statements
- Agency Theory and its Impact on the Business’s Goals
- Investor and Stock Market Behavior: Share Price Drivers
- Key Concepts in Measuring Shareholder Value
- Understanding Cost Behavior 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 Analyzing 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 Reorganization
Module 2: Business Financial, Budgeting & Accounting Skills
Day Six: Management and Financial Accounting: Key Concepts and Terminologies
- Identify the Major Differences and Similarities between Financial and Managerial Accounting
- Understand the Role of Management Accountants in an Organization
- Linking Strategy to Planning and Costing
- The Key Role of Budgeting and Cost Control in Contemporary Organizations
- Towards a Cross-Functional Process-View of the Organization
- Understand Your Processes: Integrating Financial and Non-financial Aspects
- Understanding The Financial Statements
Day Seven: Cost Analysis
- What is Costing?
- Cost Concepts and Terminology
- Different Costs for Different Purposes
- Fixed vs. Variable Costs: The Cost-Volume-Profit Analysis Model
- Contribution Margin Analysis
- Manufacturing vs. Non-manufacturing Costs
- Period vs. Product costs: Inventory Evaluation and Control
Day Eight: Traditional vs. Advanced Techniques in Cost-control
- Under-costing and Over-costing: The Consequences for Profitability
- How to refine a Costing System?
- Indirect vs. Direct Costs
- Traditional Cost Allocations Systems vs. Activity-Based Costing
- Cost Hierarchy & Cost Drivers
- Linking Resources, Activities and Management
- Introducing Activity-Based Budgeting and Management
Day Nine: Budgeting: Flexible Budgets and Variance Analysis
- The Role of Budgeting
- Define the Master Budget and Explain Its Major Benefits to An Organization
- Describe the Difference between a Static Budget and a Flexible Budget
- Compute Flexible-budget Variances and Sales-volume Variances
- Discuss The Behavioral Implication of Budgeting
- The Budgeting Process in Your Organization: How to improve it?
- Which tools shall we use to complement Budgeting and Costing?
Day Ten: Measuring Corporate Performance: The Balanced Scorecards and Six-Sigma
- Broadening Performance Measurement Systems
- The Key Role of Customer Satisfaction and Business Process Re-engineering
- Beyond Budgeting: Integrating Financial and Non-financial Issues
- Introducing The Balanced Scorecard
- The Key Perspectives
- Introducing The Strategy Maps
- Introducing Six-Sigma
Certificate
- On successful completion of this Training Course / Online Training Course, a PetroKnowledge Certificate / E-Certificate will be awarded to the delegates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why PetroKnowledge?
PetroKnowledge is a globally recognized provider of training courses for oil and gas professionals, offering a wide range of specialized training courses designed to enhance knowledge, skills, and expertise in the energy sector. With courses tailored to meet the evolving demands of the oil and gas industry, PetroKnowledge helps professionals stay up-to-date with industry standards, technological advancements, and best practices.
Who are these training courses designed for?
Our courses are specifically developed for professionals in the oil and gas industry, including engineers, technical staff, managers, and other specialists looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re a seasoned expert or new to the sector, our training for oil and gas professionals is suited to individuals at all stages of their professional journey.
Are the courses delivered online or in person?
PetroKnowledge offers flexible learning solutions with both online courses and in-person training options. Online courses for oil and gas professionals provide the flexibility to learn from anywhere, while in-person courses offer a hands-on, interactive learning environment. Each training course page provides detailed information on the delivery format, allowing you to choose the option that best meets your learning style and schedule
Can I get a customized training course for my team?
Yes, PetroKnowledge offers customized in-house training solutions for organizations looking to upskill their teams. We work closely with companies to design bespoke training courses for oil and gas professionals that address specific challenges and objectives. Whether you need on-site training or online solutions, we can tailor the training courses to suit your organization’s needs.
Are there any prerequisites for attending a course?
Certain advanced training courses for oil and gas professionals may require prior experience or technical knowledge. These prerequisites ensure that participants can fully benefit from the course content. We recommend reviewing the course description on the relevant page to determine if any prerequisites apply to your selected course.
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Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes, upon successful completion of our courses for professionals in the oil and gas industry, you will receive an industry-recognized certificate from PetroKnowledge. This certification is designed to validate your skills and knowledge and can significantly enhance your professional credentials, boosting your career prospects in the competitive oil and gas sector.
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