Building a high impact finance function

Redefine your finance function. Rebuild value.

Finance teams are uniquely positioned to influence decisions, drive profitability and steer organisational strategy and direction – and during a four-hour session, we’ll show you how. This complimentary business breakfast will bring together like-minded professionals to explore what separates high-impact finance functions from the rest. With practical insights from our expert instructors, you’ll leave the course with the confidence to build a high-impact finance function, allowing your organisation to build capability, align with strategy and unlock long-term value. 

 

Free

*excl VAT for UK courses

 

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Learning objectives

At the end of the course, attendees will be able to: 

  • Describe the characteristics of high-impact finance teams and their role in driving organisational performance. 
  • Outline key components of an effective finance vision aligned with business strategy. 
  • Recognise the importance of foundational practices, such as streamlined processes and automation, in enabling value creation. 
  • Explain how finance can foster stronger partnerships with other business units. 
  • Identify the benefits of ongoing investment in finance team development and capability building. 

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What's included?

  • This session will be delivered in a group live, interactive format 
  • Brief instructor-led presentations will be combined with group discussion 
  • Panel discussion will offer opportunities for Q&A and peer exchange 
  • In line with VantagePoint’s sustainability commitment, all course materials are provided in soft copy, with printed handouts limited to in-class exercises only. 

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Who should attend?

This course is ideal for finance professionals seeking to optimise their operations and future-proof their finance teams. 

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What can I expect?

  • A full, interactive and challenging experience
  • Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals on similar journeys
  • Well-equipped classrooms - all our courses take place in well-located, great quality hotels or event spaces with excellent facilities

Your high-impact finance function course in detail

In-depth information about the course

Description

In today's demanding economic climate, the highest impact finance teams will do more than manage budgets and produce financial reports — they will influence business decisions, drive profitability and lead the future of their organisations. 

Finance is no longer just a support function. It must be a strategic driver of business value. 

Join our complimentary business breakfast and let’s work together to shape the future of finance! 

Topics
  • Define your finance vision 
    What “good” looks like is unique to your organisation - but there are key indicators to help you set a clear and ambitious vision. 
  • Get the basics right 
    Streamline your close, embrace automation, and free up capacity — so your team adds value, not overhead. 
  • Build true business partnerships 
    Embed a collaborative mindset where finance works with the business, shaping decisions and outcomes. 
  • Set the standard for excellence 
    Lead by example. Champion operational excellence and raise the bar across the organisation. 
  • Invest, develop, repeat 
    Train and grow your people, build capability, and create a finance team that leads your business into the future. 
Teaching method
  • This session will be delivered in a group live, interactive format 
  • Brief instructor-led presentations will be combined with group discussion 
  • Panel discussion will offer opportunities for Q&A and peer exchange 
  • In line with VantagePoint’s sustainability commitment, all course materials are provided in soft copy, with printed handouts limited to in-class exercises only. 
CPE/CPD accreditation
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This course provides two hours of CPE/CPD credits.

VantagePoint Training is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org. For information regarding administrative policies such as our complaint policy and refund policy, please contact us at training@vantagepoint.consulting.

Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this course.
Advance preparation
There is no advance preparation required for this course.
Instructor
Your course will be facilitated by experienced instructor/s from our Faculty. If you would like more detailed information about the instructor/s assigned to your chosen event, please feel free to reach out to us at training@vantagepoint.consulting. We are here to assist you in any way we can.
Venue
Our face-to-face courses are typically held in meeting rooms at reputable four-star hotels or conference centres located in central downtown areas for your convenience. Should you have any queries about the venue for your selected training, please don't hesitate to ask. We are more than happy to provide updates and ensure that you have all the details you need.
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