This workshop aims to equip senior finance professionals with the strategic mindset, tools, and frameworks needed to transition from traditional finance roles into value-driven business leaders. By bridging technical excellence with strategic influence, participants will learn how to contribute beyond reporting and compliance and position themselves as future CFOs who drive growth and long-term value creation.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolving role of the CFO and finance function in value creation.
- Apply key frameworks for linking financial performance with strategic outcomes.
- Evaluate and prioritize growth opportunities through financial lenses (e.g., capital allocation, risk-return trade-offs).
- Strengthen their ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-wide decision making.
- Analyze real case studies to identify drivers of sustainable business value.
Programme Outline
Morning Session
- Opening & Context Setting: The modern finance leader as a strategic partner.
- Session 1: Fundamentals of Value Creation – Beyond reporting to strategic impact.
- Session 2: Key Levers of Value – Capital allocation, cost management, growth, and risk.
- Case Study 1: Regional company turnaround story – lessons for finance leaders.
Afternoon Session
- Session 3: Translating Strategy into Financial Outcomes – tools and frameworks.
- Group Exercise: Simulated boardroom/management discussion – finance leader influencing strategic decision.
- Session 4: Building the CFO Mindset – leadership, influence, and stakeholder engagement.
- Case Study 2: M&A or digital transformation – role of finance in unlocking value.
- Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways: Action plan for participants to apply in their workplace.
Training Methodology*
The program will combine:
- Interactive Lectures – to introduce concepts and frameworks.
- Case Studies – real-world examples from regional and global companies to illustrate value creation challenges and successes.
- Group Exercises & Discussions – to encourage application of concepts, peer learning, and development of influencing skills.
- Reflection & Action Planning – to help participants translate learning into their professional context.
Closing Date for Registration*
1 November 2025
Intended For
• Senior Finance Managers
• Financial Controllers
• Finance Analysts with leadership potential
• Professionals aspiring to step into the CFO role in the near term
Competency Mapping
Others = 7.00 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
04 Nov 2025 (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST)
SGD pricing -
For Members:
$ 507.94
For Non-Members:
$ 606.04
Programme Facilitator(s)
Mdm Zulaifah Binti Abdul Ghani
Venue
60 Cecil Street
ISCA House
Singapore 049709
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Ms. Zulaifah Abdul Ghani
Zulaifah Abdul Ghani is a seasoned CFO and transformation leader with over 30+ years of experience across multinational corporations, government-linked companies, statutory boards, and nonprofits. She has held senior leadership roles at ISS Global Forwarding, Citibank, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Post, and Inti Education Group, driving large-scale turnarounds, operational restructures, and digital finance initiatives.
At the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), she strengthened governance and internal controls, addressing procurement gaps and enhancing compliance standards. Her leadership in government-linked organizations has also given her deep expertise in risk management, accountability, and corporate governance.
As a trainer and facilitator, Zulaifah is known for her engaging, practical style, equipping finance professionals with tools to lead in high-stakes environments. A sought-after speaker at international CFO forums, she is passionate about building the next generation of finance leaders with integrity, agility, and vision.
This workshop aims to equip senior finance professionals with the strategic mindset, tools, and frameworks needed to transition from traditional finance roles into value-driven business leaders. By bridging technical excellence with strategic influence, participants will learn how to contribute beyond reporting and compliance and position themselves as future CFOs who drive growth and long-term value creation.
Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
- Understand the evolving role of the CFO and finance function in value creation.
- Apply key frameworks for linking financial performance with strategic outcomes.
- Evaluate and prioritize growth opportunities through financial lenses (e.g., capital allocation, risk-return trade-offs).
- Strengthen their ability to influence stakeholders and contribute to enterprise-wide decision making.
- Analyze real case studies to identify drivers of sustainable business value.
Programme Outline
Morning Session
- Opening & Context Setting: The modern finance leader as a strategic partner.
- Session 1: Fundamentals of Value Creation – Beyond reporting to strategic impact.
- Session 2: Key Levers of Value – Capital allocation, cost management, growth, and risk.
- Case Study 1: Regional company turnaround story – lessons for finance leaders.
Afternoon Session
- Session 3: Translating Strategy into Financial Outcomes – tools and frameworks.
- Group Exercise: Simulated boardroom/management discussion – finance leader influencing strategic decision.
- Session 4: Building the CFO Mindset – leadership, influence, and stakeholder engagement.
- Case Study 2: M&A or digital transformation – role of finance in unlocking value.
- Wrap-Up & Key Takeaways: Action plan for participants to apply in their workplace.
Training Methodology*
The program will combine:
- Interactive Lectures – to introduce concepts and frameworks.
- Case Studies – real-world examples from regional and global companies to illustrate value creation challenges and successes.
- Group Exercises & Discussions – to encourage application of concepts, peer learning, and development of influencing skills.
- Reflection & Action Planning – to help participants translate learning into their professional context.
Closing Date for Registration*
1 November 2025
Intended For
• Senior Finance Managers
• Financial Controllers
• Finance Analysts with leadership potential
• Professionals aspiring to step into the CFO role in the near term
Competency Mapping
Others = 7.00 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Ms. Zulaifah Abdul Ghani
Zulaifah Abdul Ghani is a seasoned CFO and transformation leader with over 30+ years of experience across multinational corporations, government-linked companies, statutory boards, and nonprofits. She has held senior leadership roles at ISS Global Forwarding, Citibank, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Post, and Inti Education Group, driving large-scale turnarounds, operational restructures, and digital finance initiatives.
At the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS), she strengthened governance and internal controls, addressing procurement gaps and enhancing compliance standards. Her leadership in government-linked organizations has also given her deep expertise in risk management, accountability, and corporate governance.
As a trainer and facilitator, Zulaifah is known for her engaging, practical style, equipping finance professionals with tools to lead in high-stakes environments. A sought-after speaker at international CFO forums, she is passionate about building the next generation of finance leaders with integrity, agility, and vision.