Programme Objective

Working in SMEs can be demanding, especially in the area of Finance, where a lean Finance team can be expected to cover all areas of Finance, from the traditional Finance Operations (AR and AP), Finance Controllership, Financial Risk and Governance, to Finance Business Partnership, M&A, Treasury, and developing Financial Strategies.

How to jump out of such overwhelming demands and focus on the value-add to the business remains key.

Programme Outline

Defining SMEs: What are typical archetypes of SMEs, and how to navigate through SME-specific challenges

Role of Finance in SMEs: How to identify the top value adding work of Finance to the business and think like a business owner.

The Finance Business Partnership Model: What does it entail and what are key success factors for a Finance Business Partner in an SME setting?

Building a strong Finance Business Partnership: Working with the business owner and other key stakeholders closely to identify gaps on an ongoing basis in the organisation that the Finance (or other relevant functions) function can fill, and designing a game plan to reach an ideal (but constantly evolving) end state.

Best Practices for Finance Business Partnership in SMEs with relevant case studies.

Training Methodology

Lecture style with exercises and case studie

Closing Date for Registration
1 week before programme or until full enrolment.

Intended For

• PAIB or Finance professionals who provide support to various business stakeholders, especially those working in an SME; 
• Individuals who are interested in financial business partnering, especially in a SME setting.

Competency Mapping

Others = 3.50 Hours

Programme Facilitator(s)