Understanding financial management is essential for any manager aiming to make informed decisions that drive growth and sustainability in business. This free course will take you from the basics of financial statements to the complexities of investment decision-making. You'll gain the skills to analyse financial data, manage resources effectively, and contribute to your organisation’s financial strategies with confidence.

Explore key topics, including financial statement interpretation, financial ratio analysis, and understanding the time value of money. Learn how to summarise the key components of financial statements and apply financial principles in decision-making. You’ll also discover how to assess risk and return in investment decisions, create a balanced capital structure, and evaluate financial outcomes using qualitative and quantitative techniques.

The course goes on to cover essential financial planning and forecasting techniques that will help you anticipate challenges and guide your company toward its goals. You will also explore portfolio management strategies to optimise investments. By the end of this course, you’ll be ready and able to make strategic financial decisions that will positively impact your organisation’s performance and long-term success. Enrol today!