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Finance directors survival guide

A highly practical & interactive one-day training course, where you'll learn skills relevant for the modern-day Finance Director to help you have confidence & the ability to excel in this role.

Overview

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 The role of a Finance Director continues to evolve at pace, requiring many skills, both technical & otherwise. Whilst providing an exciting opportunity to finance professionals, the multi-faceted requirements of the role can also be somewhat daunting without a guiding hand.

In this highly practical & interactive one-day training course, delivered by a Finance Director, you will learn skills relevant for the modern-day Finance Director to help you have confidence & the ability to excel in this role.

By the end of this event, delegates will be able to:

  • Describe the attributes of a great Finance Director (including some fun myth-busting!) Be the Finance Business Partner to the CEO & the Board
  • Identify your key internal & external stakeholders who contribute to F.D. success.
  • Lead the technical & compliance side of the function whilst dealing with team building & developing careers. 
  • Ensure all necessary policies and procedures to ensure sound financial management/governance and appropriate risk management and assurance processes are in place.
  • Discuss strategy and challenges of operational finance.
  • Deliver difficult messages & cope with not always being popular!
  • Manage the C.E.O. (who are known to have differing levels of financial literacy!) Use techniques to work with the Chair and Non-Executive Directors. 
  • Handle the wellbeing of yourself & your team.
  • Overall, the day will provide practical guidance on how to thrive in an F.D. role as well as provide excellent networking & peer learning opportunities.

Suitable for:

Current & aspiring Finance Directors aiming to excel in this role

Please note: This is a live session only, hosted via Zoom. Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment. No recording will be taken, and the session will not be available to view or purchase on demand. 

Price

Price (excluding VAT) 315 GBP

Location

United Kingdom

Date & time

27 November 2025, 09:30 - 16:30 GMT

Enquiries

Email enquiries UKCL@accaglobal.com

Course provider

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