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The Chief Financial Officer Leadership Programme

Prepares finance leaders to move beyond stewardship of the numbers into shaping enterprise strategy, capital allocation and investor confidence. The programme situates the finance function within the realities of African markets, including currency volatility, tight liquidity and evolving reporting expectations. Delegates leave able to partner with the chief executive and the board on the decisions that create long term value.

What you will be able to do

  • Translate financial insight into strategic choices that guide the wider business.
  • Design a capital allocation approach that balances growth, resilience and shareholder returns.
  • Lead planning, forecasting and scenario modelling under conditions of economic uncertainty.
  • Strengthen investor and lender relationships through credible reporting and communication.
  • Build a high performing finance team aligned to the strategic agenda.
  • Assess funding options across debt, equity and blended sources relevant to African firms.

Course outline

  1. 01The Modern Finance Leader
  2. 02Strategy and Capital Allocation
  3. 03Planning, Forecasting and Scenarios
  4. 04Liquidity and Working Capital Under Pressure
  5. 05Funding and Investor Relations
  6. 06Reporting Integrity and Trust
  7. 07Leading the Finance Function
  8. 08Personal Leadership Transition Plan

Who should attend

Finance directors, financial controllers, heads of finance and senior finance managers preparing for or newly appointed to the chief financial officer role.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Lagos5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Harare5US$1,800
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Kampala5US$1,800
7 to 11 Sep 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
14 to 18 Sep 2026Pretoria5R18,000
21 to 25 Sep 2026Cape Town5R18,000
5 to 9 Oct 2026Online5US$900
12 to 16 Oct 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Cairo5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Accra5US$1,800
2 to 6 Nov 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
9 to 13 Nov 2026Kigali5US$1,800
16 to 20 Nov 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
23 to 27 Nov 2026Durban5R18,000
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
14 to 18 Dec 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Dubai5US$1,800

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.

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