Finance teams across South Africa are being asked to move beyond monthly reporting into genuine business partnering, advising operational managers on decisions before they are made. This course builds the analytical and communication skills finance professionals need to translate data into insight, challenge assumptions constructively, and influence non financial colleagues, strengthening finance's role as a trusted partner rather than a scorekeeper.
What you will be able to do
Distinguish business partnering from traditional financial reporting roles.
Translate financial data into insights relevant to operational decision makers.
Build rolling forecasts that support agile business planning.
Design management dashboards focused on decision useful metrics.
Facilitate constructive challenge sessions with non financial managers.
Communicate financial recommendations clearly to non specialist audiences.
Course outline
01The Shift From Reporting to Partnering
02Understanding the Operational Business
03Rolling Forecasts and Driver Based Planning
04Designing Decision Useful Dashboards
05Facilitating Business Review Meetings
06Constructive Challenge and Influence Skills
07Communicating Insight to Non Finance Managers
08Measuring the Impact of Partnering
Who should attend
Financial analysts, management accountants and finance business partners supporting operational departments.
Dates, venues and fees
Dates
Venue
Days
Fee
Calendar
17 to 19 Aug 2026
Johannesburg
3
R13,000
31 Aug to 2 Sep 2026
Mauritius
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Sep 2026
Dubai
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Sep 2026
Lagos
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Sep 2026
Harare
3
US$1,500
28 to 30 Sep 2026
Kampala
3
US$1,500
5 to 7 Oct 2026
Dar es Salaam
3
US$1,500
12 to 14 Oct 2026
Pretoria
3
R13,000
19 to 21 Oct 2026
Cape Town
3
R13,000
2 to 4 Nov 2026
Online
3
US$900
9 to 11 Nov 2026
Mozambique
3
US$1,500
16 to 18 Nov 2026
Cairo
3
US$1,500
23 to 25 Nov 2026
Accra
3
US$1,500
30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026
Lusaka
3
US$1,500
7 to 9 Dec 2026
Kigali
3
US$1,500
14 to 16 Dec 2026
Nairobi
3
US$1,500
21 to 23 Dec 2026
Durban
3
R13,000
Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.