US252040: Manage Finances - Group Training (1.5 Days)

Duration

1.5 Days

Course Overview

Sound financial management is a critical leadership capability. This accredited programme equips managers and supervisors with the essential financial skills needed to manage budgets confidently, interpret financial performance, and make informed decisions that support organisational success.

As an ACTIVE© Leader, you will learn how to turn financial data into meaningful insight, strengthen accountability, and drive performance with clarity and impact.

Who is this course for?

This programme is designed for managers, team leaders, supervisors, department heads, and anyone responsible for managing finances within a business unit.

It is particularly suited to leaders who work with budgets, performance reports, cost management, and financial decision-making.

Training can be delivered individually or in small groups to ensure practical application and real-world relevance.

Please ensure you select the number of participants when purchasing this programme online. Pricing is per person.

We will contact you to confirm your preferred training dates.

What will you learn?

Through this programme, participants will build financial confidence and practical capability to manage unit-level finances effectively. Using the ACTIVE© framework, workplace examples, and applied learning, participants will learn to:

• Apply key financial concepts and terminology confidently
• Use financial statements to review and monitor unit performance
• Compare and interpret budgeted versus actual figures
• Build, manage, and control functional budgets effectively
• Conduct cost analysis and identify improvement opportunities
• Forecast financial trends to support operational planning
• Present financial information clearly to stakeholders

ACTIVE© Framework

This programme develops the mindset and skills of an ACTIVE© Leader who uses financial insight to drive accountability and results:

Aware – Identify financial performance drivers, risks, and variances within your unit
Connecting – Understand how day-to-day operational decisions impact overall financial outcomes
Targeted – Align budgets, spending, and resources with business goals and priorities
Innovative – Explore smarter financial practices that support growth, efficiency, and sustainability
Versatile – Adapt to changing financial conditions and organisational requirements
Engaging – Communicate financial insights that motivate action and accountability

Programme Overview

• Introduction to unit-level financial management
• Financial concepts, terminology, and categories (costs, income, assets, expenses)
• Understanding and interpreting financial statements
• Budget planning, structure, and resource allocation
• Analysing budget variances and financial performance
• Cost control, efficiency, and improvement strategies
• Forecasting, risk awareness, and financial decision-making
• Applying financial information to operational planning and leadership decisions

What’s Included

• 5 Modules
• 1 Portfolio of Evidence
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Videos
• All course materials
• 1.5 days of virtual classes

Course Certificate & Accreditation

On successful completion of the programme and assessments, participants will receive:

• 6 SAQA Credits at NQF Level 5
• Recognition against Unit Standard 252040: Manage Finance
• A Services SETA–accredited Certificate of Competence confirming capability in managing financial performance within a business environment

Delivery Format

Sessions delivered online via MS Teams

For in-person training, group bookings, or tailored organisational programmes, contact:
LEAD@peasinapod.co.za

Course Fee

R8 670.00 per person
Minimum 8 people

For group bookings, internal team delivery, or customised programmes, contact us directly to discuss your options.