Finance Function 101:

The role they play in every business, the processes they control and the people who do it

This course helps your team understand the essential role that a finance function plays in every business, helping them to construct a better idea of the pressures they face, and how your product and service can help.

Demystifying the finance function

Our Finance Function 101 course equips your team with the essential knowledge to understand the critical role finance functions play in the business world. We'll explore the specific operations and their significance within the organisation. The course will also highlight how software solutions are increasingly important to their delivery and efficiency.

Course outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will understand:

  • The Role of a Finance Functions: Discover their diverse responsibilities and how they play a role in both compliance and insight that drives decision making.

  • The Importance of Finance Functions: Explore their critical role, and how it supports every aspect of a business and their obligations to others

  • See Where Your Business Fits In: Understand the core processes they own to better see the opportunities for your and your product.

  • How To Improve Your Go-To-Market: Be able to review your sales and marketing approaches in a new context.

Who is it for?

Our course is designed for professionals in all departments and at all levels of experience.

  • New to Finance: Gain a comprehensive introduction to the finance function landscape and learn essential industry-specific nuances.

  • New Hires: Onboard your new team members quickly and efficiently, fostering empathy and empowering them to excel in their roles.

  • Experienced Professionals: Refresh your knowledge of the evolving demands of the finance profession. Refine your expertise and nurture valuable relationships.

  • Leadership Teams: Improve your understanding of finance function goals and challenges, enabling you to create strategies that align with their priorities.

We’ve had over 500 graduates of accountants 101 globally…

…from senior leadership teams to brand new recruits, and from every department including sales, marketing, product and technical development.

Course modules

Part One

Businesses, how they work, the numbers they generate, and their complexities

Part Two

The core processes they control, and the people who do it

Part Three

The role of tech

Course format

Flexible Learning Options:

Choose between online and in-person formats to suit your schedule and preferences.

Cost-Effective:

Our in-house training model provides a budget-friendly solution for businesses of all sizes. Prices start from £1,750 per cohort.

Optimised for Small Groups:

Class sizes are optimised for up to 8 people to ensure maximum engagement and interaction.

Ready to transform your team's understanding of the accounting world?

Enquire about our Finance Function 101 training course today and empower your team to build stronger relationships, deliver exceptional value, and achieve success!