Finance for Non-Financial Managers

Master the Essentials of Finance to Drive Better Decision Making

Finance for Non‑Finance Managers equips leaders and professionals from diverse backgrounds with the skills needed to understand and interpret financial information that underpins strategic decision‑making within organizations.

With a practical, business‑oriented approach, the program combines core principles of accounting and financial analysis with the interpretation of income statements, balance sheets, and key performance indicators. Participants learn to apply financial reasoning to the management of teams, projects, and investments - strengthening value creation and long‑term business sustainability.

This approach is supported by:

Exploration of the fundamentals of financial management, focusing on what is essential for non‑finance managers
Application of concepts through hands‑on exercises and real‑world case studies
A practical project designed to consolidate knowledge and enhance financial decision‑making skills

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Date

September 14 to November 5, 2026

Duration

7 weeks

Investiment

2.600€

Format

Online

Live Classes – Thursdays from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

E-resources - 3 hours per week

Practice-Based Track – 1 to 2 hours per week

Language

Portuguese

Local

Campus Online

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Reasons to Choose this Program

FOR YOU

Analyze the company’s financial health using financial analysis techniques
Assess the viability of investment projects in a practical and well grounded manner
Manage costs and optimize budget control processes to maximize the effective use of resources

FOR YOUR ORGANIZATION

Develop essential financial capabilities, ranging from accounting and financial analysis to investment evaluation and management control
Assess company performance and profitability, identifying opportunities and risks to support strategic decision‑making
Optimize financial and budget management, enabling more informed decisions and greater value creation across projects

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Participant Profile
                                Entrepreneurs seeking a deeper understanding of their company’s financial information
Managers, engineers, and business unit directors involved in their organizations’ budgeting and financial planning processes
Executives in decision-support roles looking to strengthen their skills in investment evaluation and budget optimization
Professionals aiming to deepen their knowledge of methodologies for measuring the value their business generates for the organization


                            

The Program

Introduction to Finance

Foundations of corporate finance and its role in managerial decision‑making

Financial Accounting

Core principles of financial accounting
Interpretation of financial statements

Time Value of Money and Financial Calculation Principles

Time value of money concepts
Fundamental financial mathematics applied to business decisions

Financial Analysis

Analysis of financial performance and financial health

Value Creation and Management Control

Investment project evaluation
Cost analysis
Budgeting process and financial planning

Follow‑Up Session

Throughout the learning journey, participants will gain a solid understanding of the key concepts, methods, and strategic management perspectives relevant to non‑finance managers through live classes, asynchronous learning resources, and the parallel development of a Practice‑Based Application Project.

The Experience

40% Live Classes
60% E‑learning resources and Practice‑Based Track

Live Classes

On a weekly basis, participants are invited to apply the knowledge acquired in a 3‑hour live class, focused on discussion, practical application, and clarification of key concepts.

Practice‑Based Track

The Practice‑Based Track is a hands‑on application project in which participants apply the knowledge gained throughout their learning journey to real organizational contexts. This process is supported by dedicated guidance and clarification sessions, ensuring practical relevance and effective knowledge transfer.