Management Accountant to Finance Director

What will you learn?

By the end of this programme, you will be able to:

Evaluate the legal, regulatory, and organisational context of senior finance roles and apply this understanding to decision-making.

Demonstrate advanced interpersonal and communication skills to influence, negotiate, and build credibility with boards, stakeholders, and external partners.

Manage complex stakeholder relationships, including investors and senior executives, to achieve organisational objectives.

Apply strategies to navigate organisational politics and ethical challenges, ensuring integrity and sound judgment in high-pressure situations.

Create a personal action plan for leadership development, incorporating self-evaluation and steps to enhance performance at senior level.

what will you learn?

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Analyse the needs and expectations of different audiences and tailor your communication to engage both financial and non-financial stakeholders effectively.

• Deliver confident, clear presentations on financial topics to diverse audiences, overcoming nerves and building professional presence.

• Apply advanced delivery techniques, including voice, body language, timing, and rapport to enhance impact and audience engagement.

• Use visual and auditory aids appropriately and effectively, particularly for presenting complex financial information in a clear and compelling way.

• Manage audience interaction with confidence, including handling questions and responses, and create structured presentations for internal and external contexts.

What will you learn?

By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:

• Differentiate between management and leadership and evaluate where leadership fits within modern organisational structures.

• Apply a range of leadership styles to motivate and engage teams during periods of high pressure, such as acquisitions, system implementations, and year-end reporting.

• Coach and develop team members effectively, fostering growth and resilience within your function.

• Implement strategies for delegation and supervision, overcoming common barriers and achieving the right balance for individual team needs.

• Create or enhance your personal leadership action plan, incorporating self-evaluation and practical steps to enhance performance in senior finance roles.