Financial Management for Non-Finance Managers

Date and Time

Date: March 16-18 2026, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Venue

Kigali, Rwanda.

Overview

The Financial Management for Non-Finance Managers Training Program is designed to equip managers without formal finance backgrounds with the financial knowledge and skills required to make informed decisions, manage budgets, and improve organizational performance.

The program demystifies financial concepts and focuses on practical application, enabling managers to understand financial information, control costs, and contribute effectively to financial planning and accountability.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the program, participants will be able to:

• Understand key financial concepts and terminology

• Read and interpret basic financial statements

• Plan and manage departmental budgets effectively

• Control costs and improve financial performance

• Use financial information for decision-making

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Training Benefits

Participants and organizations will gain:

• Increased financial literacy and confidence

• Improved budgeting, cost control, and accountability

• Better cross-functional collaboration with finance teams

• More informed and data-driven managerial decisions

• Reduced financial risks and inefficiencies

• Practical tools applicable to daily management

Who Should Attend

• This program is ideal for:
• • Managers and supervisors without finance backgrounds
• • Department heads and unit managers
• • Project and program managers
• • Technical and operational managers
• • HR, operations, and administrative managers
• • NGO and public sector managers
• • Team leaders responsible for budgets or resources

Workshop Outline / Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Management

• Role of finance in organizational success

• Key financial concepts and terminology

• Financial responsibilities of managers

Module 2: Understanding Financial Statements

• Income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements

• Reading and interpreting financial reports

• Key financial ratios

Module 3: Budgeting & Financial Planning

• Budgeting processes and principles

• Departmental budgeting

• Linking budgets to plans and targets

Module 4: Cost Management & Control

• Understanding costs and cost behavior

• Cost control techniques

• Improving efficiency and value for money

Module 5: Cash Flow Management

• Importance of cash flow

• Managing receivables and payables

• Cash flow forecasting

Module 6: Financial Decision-Making

• Using financial information for decisions

• Cost–benefit analysis

• Break-even analysis

Module 7: Performance Measurement & KPIs

• Financial performance indicators

• Monitoring and reporting performance

• Variance analysis

Module 8: Financial Controls, Risk & Compliance

• Internal controls and accountability

• Managing financial risks

• Compliance and governance basics

Module 9: Capstone – Financial Action Planning

• Practical case studies

• Development of departmental financial action plans

• Review and feedback

Facilitator

GLI Certified Trainers

Investment / Fees

• Standard Fee: USD 850 per participant
• Includes training materials, lunch, tea/coffee breaks, and certificate.

Registration Deadline

March 14,2026

How to Register

• Register here: https://www.leadership.rw/register/ or click “Register/Apply to Attend”.
• Then, payment details will be shown/visible & automatically emailed to you.
• Once payment is received, you’ll get a confirmation & pre-read pack 1 week before the workshop.
• Need help? Call +250 738 713 619‬ (9 AM–5 PM EAT).

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