ISB Executive Education | Chief Financial Officer Programme
Attain the Pinnacle of Financial Leadership
Attain the Pinnacle of Financial Leadership
Course Snapshot
- FeeINR 5,00,000/- + GST
- Work Experience10 - 30 Years
- Duration8 Months
- Delivery MethodBlended- Online
Course Detail
Programme Overview:
The Chief Financial Officer Programme from the Indian School of Business, is the perfect path to take your financial leadership skills to the next level. This 8-month unified programme will teach you to think prudently, shape a high-performing team, and lead growth effectively. In today's composite and dynamic business framework, you will also learn to lead with integrity and purpose.
Programme Outcomes:
- Formulated for C-Suite Transition
- Gain Expertise from Excellent Faculty
- Build Your Social Net Worth
- Blended Learning
- Avail Leadership Coaching
- Campus Immersion
Desired Candidate Profile
- The minimum education qualification for candidates to apply for this programme is a UG Qualification-either Diploma (10+2+3) or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (10+2+3) or (10+2+4).
- Candidates with two years of Master's Degree or equivalent from a recognised University (such as UGC, AICTE, DEC, AIU, State Government, etc.) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are preferred.
- Candidates require a minimum of 10 years of work experience post-completion of the qualifying education mentioned above.
Course Modules
Changing Role of the CFO: Adapt to evolving CFO responsibilities, lead teams, quantify business objectives, and excel in negotiations.
- Historical and current trends in the CFO role
- Future trends and challenges in the CFO's Office
- Effective communication with stakeholders
- Building and leading high-performing teams
- Quantifying the business objective - metrics - ROE / PE / EVA etc
- Negotiation Theories: Useful while dealing with banks, auditors, and various stakeholder
- Balanced Scorecard for Decision Making
Masterclass 1 : The CFO Role - Then, and Now
Global Economics for a CFO: Navigate global economic challenges, assess risks, and make informed financial decisions internationally.
- Global Economic Imbalances
- Challenges of international business and finance
- International monetary system & impact on interest rates & exchange rates
- Macroeconomic trends & corporate finance decisions
- Macro Economic Indicators that impact Corporate Financial Affairs
- Recurring Global & Domestic Economic events a CFO should watch
- International Financial Markets and Financing Choices
Financial Planning and Analysis: Master financial statement analysis, ratio interpretation, forecasting, and budgeting for effective decision-making.
- Financial Statement Analysis for CFOs
- Accounting red flags that analysts or rating agencies watch out for
- Forecasting and Variance Analysis for tracking KPI
- Budgeting process and best practices
- Forecasting methodologies and techniques
- Developing accurate financial projections
Strategic Corporate Finance: Optimize capital structures, cost of capital, investment decisions, working capital, and dividend strategies.
- Capital Structure
- Financing Growth
- Cost of Capital
- Capital Budgeting, Project Valuation, Investment Decision rules
- Working Capital Management
- Dividend Decision
Masterclass 2 : Exercise in valuing a non-listed private company
M&A and Business Valuation: Drive inorganic growth, negotiate M&A deals, conduct due diligence, and manage post-integration challenges
- Inorganic growth levers for the CFO
- Role in M&A and other corporate actions
- Exchange Ratio
- Takeover Defences
- Negotiation
- Comprehensive due diligence process
- Deal Structuring & Pricing
- Financing M&A Transactions
- Pre-deal and Post-integration challenges
- Risk Management in M&A- Hedging Strategies
Masterclass 3 : CFOs role in IPO Management
Corporate Governance and Regulatory Requirements: Explore the dynamic world of corporate governance, risk management, and financial markets through our tailored programme agenda.
- Role of Board and Audit Committee
- Building effective frameworks for how risk is perceived & managed by firm
- Risk Governance: Set of policies, Procedures, Roles, and Responsibilities
- Managing Investor Relations
- Financial Market & Regulatory Landscape
- Crisis Management for Effective Response and Resolution
- Data privacy, Sustainability and impact of ESG
Masterclass 4 : Investor Reporting & Relations
Corporate Risk Management: Manage financial risk, treasury, regulations, and cybersecurity effectively.
- Financial Risk Management - Market, Credit, Liquidity, Operational
- Treasury Management for Multinationals
- Regulations and their impact on treasury management
- Tools to Measure and Manage Risk
- Asset Liability Management and Liquidity Management
- Information Security and Threat Assessment
Fintech: Understand Fintech trends, business models, and innovations transforming finance.
- Introduction to Fintech
- Fintech Business Models and Ecosystem
- Trade Finance using Blockchain
- Lending Tech
- Cross Border Payments
- Supply Chain Finance
Masterclass 5 : Staying abreast with the ever-evolving Fintech landscape
Leadership Development and Talent Management: Apply change management, and agile leadership for effective stakeholder management.
- Change Management in Leadership and new initiatives
- Managing Stakeholders across C-Suite positions in multi-jurisdictional organizations
- Leading Future of Work and Second Level of Leadership
- Agile Leadership
Capstone Project