In today’s business environment, financial literacy is no longer the exclusive domain of the finance function. Whether in operations, HR, marketing, projects, or entrepreneurship, professionals are expected to contribute to decisions that directly impact profitability, cash flow, and long-term sustainability. Yet many capable managers struggle to interpret financial statements, evaluate investments, or connect operational actions with financial outcomes.
To address this critical capability need, the CII–Centre of Excellence for Leadership, Kolkata has designed Executive Programme on Finance for Non- Finance Professionals — a structured, practical and application-oriented programme that equips professionals across functions with a sound working understanding of finance.
The programme enables participants to interpret numbers with confidence, apply financial tools effectively, and participate meaningfully in business and strategic decision-making.
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
Develop a clear understanding of key financial statements — Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
Build confidence in analysing financial performance using ratios and other diagnostic tools
Understand cost behaviour and apply Break Even analysis for decision- making
Evaluate capital expenditure proposals using structured financial techniques
Gain practical insight into Working Capital management
Contribute more effectively to strategic and operational business decisions
This programme is ideal for:
By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:
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