Financial Strategy Development Programme

Build practical expertise through structured learning that mirrors real business challenges

We've spent years working directly with Australian businesses, and one thing keeps coming up. Financial strategy sounds intimidating, but it's really about understanding patterns and making informed choices. This programme breaks down complex concepts into manageable modules that you can actually apply straight away.

Discuss Your Learning Goals

How the Learning Path Works

Each module builds on the previous one. You won't jump into advanced forecasting before understanding basic cash flow principles. The structure matters because business finance is sequential.

01

Financial Foundations

Start with the basics that matter most. Balance sheets, profit statements, and cash flow tracking. We focus on what Australian businesses actually need, not textbook theory that doesn't translate to real work.

Reading Statements Cash Flow Analysis Basic Ratios
02

Budget Planning and Forecasting

Moving beyond historical data into forward planning. You'll work with actual business scenarios where things don't always go to plan. That's where the interesting learning happens.

Budget Creation Variance Analysis Scenario Planning
03

Strategic Financial Decision Making

This is where theory meets practice. Investment evaluation, risk assessment, and growth planning. We use case studies from businesses similar to yours, which makes the concepts stick.

Investment Analysis Risk Management Growth Modelling
04

Team Financial Communication

Numbers mean nothing if you can't explain them clearly. Learn to present financial information to stakeholders who might not share your technical background. This skill often makes the biggest difference.

Report Design Presentation Skills Stakeholder Briefing
Financial planning session showing collaborative team strategy development

What Makes This Different

  • Sessions are scheduled around business hours, starting September 2025, because we know you're running operations during the day
  • Small group sizes mean you get actual feedback on your specific business challenges
  • Materials stay relevant to Australian regulatory requirements and business practices
  • You'll build a network of other business professionals facing similar financial planning questions
  • Each module includes practical assignments based on your own business data

Learn From People Who've Done This Work

Our instructors aren't just academics. They've built financial systems for growing businesses, managed through economic uncertainty, and made plenty of mistakes along the way. That experience matters when you're trying to understand not just what to do, but why certain approaches work better than others.

Henrik Lindström, financial strategy instructor

Henrik Lindström

Strategic Finance

Spent fifteen years building finance functions for mid-size businesses across Perth and Sydney. Now focuses on teaching the practical skills that actually help teams make better decisions.

Cash Flow Forecasting Team Training
Callum Ashworth, business finance instructor

Callum Ashworth

Business Finance

Former CFO who prefers teaching to boardrooms. Specialises in breaking down complex financial concepts into language that makes sense to non-finance professionals.

Budget Planning Risk Analysis Communication
Sienna Kelleher, financial analysis instructor

Sienna Kelleher

Financial Analysis

Brings real-world experience from working with family businesses transitioning to professional management structures. Understands the unique challenges of Australian business environments.

Data Analysis Strategic Planning Systems Design

How We Track Progress

Assessment isn't about testing memorisation. It's about making sure concepts stick and you can actually apply them when needed. We use multiple methods because people learn differently.

Some participants prefer written analysis. Others do better presenting findings verbally. The goal is demonstrating understanding, not jumping through academic hoops.

Business team reviewing financial reports and progress metrics

Practical Case Studies

Work through scenarios based on real businesses. These aren't simplified examples. They include the messy complications that make business finance interesting and sometimes frustrating.

Your Own Business Analysis

Bring your actual financial data. Apply what you're learning to your specific situation with guidance from instructors who understand context matters as much as technique.

Peer Review Sessions

Present your findings to other participants. Learning to explain financial decisions clearly is half the battle. Plus you get exposure to different business models and challenges.

Ongoing Feedback

Regular check-ins throughout each module. If something isn't clicking, we address it then, not at some final exam. This keeps everyone moving forward together.

The Support System That Actually Works

Learning financial strategy isn't a straight line. You'll have questions between sessions. You'll hit roadblocks applying concepts to your specific business. That's completely normal, and it's why ongoing support matters more than just delivering content.

Direct Instructor Access

Email questions between sessions. Schedule brief calls when you're stuck on something specific. Our instructors remember that you're juggling this learning alongside running a business.

Participant Community

Connect with other business professionals in similar situations. Some of the best insights come from peer discussions, not formal instruction. We facilitate those connections deliberately.

Resource Library

Templates, frameworks, and reference materials you can adapt to your business. These aren't generic downloads. They're tools we've refined through actual use with Australian businesses.

Post-Programme Support

Learning doesn't stop when formal sessions end. You'll maintain access to materials and instructor guidance for six months after completion. Questions always come up during implementation.

Programme graduate discussing learning experience

"What helped most was having instructors who understood the difference between textbook finance and what actually works in a growing business. They didn't just teach formulas. They explained when to use them and when to trust your instincts."

Participant from 2024 cohort — Manufacturing sector, Melbourne

Next Intake Begins September 2025

We limit each cohort to twelve participants. This keeps discussion meaningful and ensures everyone gets individual attention. If you're considering joining, reach out soon. Spots fill quickly, and we don't run this programme every quarter.

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