Data-driven Financial Management

In today’s business environment, finance is no longer just about compliance—it is a key enabler of innovation, strategy, and sustainable growth.

About the course:

During this course, you will build the following core competencies:

Digital Business Competence: Learn to use financial data in digital business contexts to support strategic goals.
Financial Analysis Skills: Develop the ability to interpret financial statements, analyze performance, and conduct budgeting and investment calculations.
Strategic and Ethical Decision-Making: Apply financial insights in a way that supports long-term business value while embracing ethical standards and sustainability.

By the end of this course, you will:

Knowledge

Gain an advanced understanding of financial operations and how they support overall business performance.
Understand financial accounting, cost accounting, budgeting, investment analysis, and the role of the finance function—both in statutory responsibilities and in strategic business support.
Develop the ability to see how financial management integrates with other business areas and contributes to broader organizational objectives.

Skills

Learn to communicate in financial terms and interpret both internal and external financial reports.
Develop the ability to make advanced business decisions using financial data and prepare key calculations to support those decisions.
Enhance your communication style to be both polished and professional in written and spoken contexts.

Approach

Treat the finance function as a collaborative partner in driving business value.
Adopt a data-informed mindset, recognizing the importance of financial analysis in every major decision.
Become more aware of global business etiquette and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in financial and strategic discussions.

This course combines theory, pre-assignments, and applied exercises to help you build real-world capabilities. By the end, you will be able to contribute to your organization’s financial strategy and support its transformation into a data-driven, forward-looking enterprise.