This course develops the strategic capabilities of finance teams to lead businesses amid tariff volatility by focusing on key areas such as cost impact analysis, sourcing and deal structuring, currency risk management, and market strategy. Through facilitator-led discussions and practical group discussions, participants will reassess core dimensions of their business blueprints, evaluate disruptions arising from evolving tariff conditions, and formulate actionable strategies suited to their organisational context.At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the key business impacts of tariff volatility and how finance teams can lead strategic business decisions; Analysis the return contribution (yield) for customers under new tariff conditions and follow working examples to interpret cost implications; Recognise the impact of currency fluctuations and balance of payments shifts on financial planning and decision-making; Review sourcing and deal structuring options and appreciate how scenario planning can guide financial control in a changing tariff environment; and Apply the core dimensions of a business blueprint to develop practical strategies in response to tariff-related challenges during facilitated group discussions.
Programme Outline
Overview of Tariff Volatility and the Impact on Finance Function What are the business challenges posed by the current tariff regime The evolving role of finance in a volatile trade environment: from operational support to strategic partner Cost Impact Analysis under the New Tariff Structures What is return contribution (yield) of existing and prospective customers Working examples demonstrating the return contribution (yield) of existing and prospective customers under updated tariff conditions Currency Impact Understand currency fluctuations and their implications amid shifts in the balance of payments (BoP) Revisiting Sourcing and Deal Structuring Decisions Evaluate sourcing alternatives and adapt deal structuring to sustain business operations Market Strategy and Business Blueprint Using a working template to review core dimensions of the business blueprint in the light of the current tariff situation: Customer and Markets Value and Offerings Operations and Delivery Financial Logic Group Discussion: How to apply core dimensions strategies to real-world business context
Training Methodology *
Lecture style with working examples, working template, and group discussion
Closing Date for Registration *
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.
Intended For
This course is designed for finance and accounting professionals across all levels including controllers, analysts, accountants, and finance business partners as well as business management professionals involved in strategic decision making and operational planning
Competency Mapping
Others = 3.50 Hours
Schedule & Fees
Date & Time
06 Jun 2025 (2:00 PM - 5:30 PM)
Fee (inclusive of GST) SGD
SGD pricing -
For Members:
$ 188.57
$ 224.54
Programme Facilitator(s)
Roger Chua
Venue
Live Webinar in or outside of
Testimonial
Funding
No funding Available!
Programme Facilitator(s)
Roger Chua Roger has more than 25 years of finance, business and strategic planning experience. Having done numerous corporate M&A deals globally with total deal size in excess of US$10 billion, he was involved from deal sourcing to financial close, followed by post-merger integration. As an avid finance business partner, Roger advises CEOs and business unit heads to venture overseas through both organic and inorganic growth. He has served as Chief Financial Officers and Financial Controllers of Multinationals and Small Medium Enterprises in healthcare, airport, water, renewable energy and logistics.
This course develops the strategic capabilities of finance teams to lead businesses amid tariff volatility by focusing on key areas such as cost impact analysis, sourcing and deal structuring, currency risk management, and market strategy. Through facilitator-led discussions and practical group discussions, participants will reassess core dimensions of their business blueprints, evaluate disruptions arising from evolving tariff conditions, and formulate actionable strategies suited to their organisational context.At the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the key business impacts of tariff volatility and how finance teams can lead strategic business decisions; Analysis the return contribution (yield) for customers under new tariff conditions and follow working examples to interpret cost implications; Recognise the impact of currency fluctuations and balance of payments shifts on financial planning and decision-making; Review sourcing and deal structuring options and appreciate how scenario planning can guide financial control in a changing tariff environment; and Apply the core dimensions of a business blueprint to develop practical strategies in response to tariff-related challenges during facilitated group discussions.
Programme Outline
Overview of Tariff Volatility and the Impact on Finance Function What are the business challenges posed by the current tariff regime The evolving role of finance in a volatile trade environment: from operational support to strategic partner Cost Impact Analysis under the New Tariff Structures What is return contribution (yield) of existing and prospective customers Working examples demonstrating the return contribution (yield) of existing and prospective customers under updated tariff conditions Currency Impact Understand currency fluctuations and their implications amid shifts in the balance of payments (BoP) Revisiting Sourcing and Deal Structuring Decisions Evaluate sourcing alternatives and adapt deal structuring to sustain business operations Market Strategy and Business Blueprint Using a working template to review core dimensions of the business blueprint in the light of the current tariff situation: Customer and Markets Value and Offerings Operations and Delivery Financial Logic Group Discussion: How to apply core dimensions strategies to real-world business context
Training Methodology *
Lecture style with working examples, working template, and group discussion
Closing Date for Registration *
1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.
Intended For
This course is designed for finance and accounting professionals across all levels including controllers, analysts, accountants, and finance business partners as well as business management professionals involved in strategic decision making and operational planning
Competency Mapping
Others = 3.50 Hours
Programme Facilitator(s)
Roger Chua Roger has more than 25 years of finance, business and strategic planning experience. Having done numerous corporate M&A deals globally with total deal size in excess of US$10 billion, he was involved from deal sourcing to financial close, followed by post-merger integration. As an avid finance business partner, Roger advises CEOs and business unit heads to venture overseas through both organic and inorganic growth. He has served as Chief Financial Officers and Financial Controllers of Multinationals and Small Medium Enterprises in healthcare, airport, water, renewable energy and logistics.