Team Development 18 – Financial Operations

Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to equip finance team members with the skills, knowledge, and mindset needed to master the full spectrum of financial operations. Across nine practical modules, you’ll explore business operations, risk management, and continuity planning, while also diving into core financial processes such as budgeting, internal controls, accounts receivable and payable, payroll, cost control, valuations, finance systems, and procurement. With each module, you’ll gain actionable insights and tools to drive operational excellence, enhance efficiency, and position yourself as a key contributor to your organisation’s financial success.

Learning Objectives:

After completion of this course, participants will have a good understanding of:

  • Financial operations (Procurement, accounts payable, accounts recievable, payroll)
  • Finance processes and systems that support operations
  • Cost control
  • Business valuation techniques

Lessons:

Lesson 1: Business Operations

This module covers strategic business planning, focusing on operational frameworks, business continuity, and risk management to help finance professionals build resilience.

Lesson 2: Financial Processes

This module explores end-to-end financial workflows, helping finance teams streamline budgeting, strengthen internal controls, and enhance auditing for greater efficiency and accuracy.

Lesson 3: Accounts Receivable

This module guides finance professionals through accounts receivable essentials—covering invoicing, credit management, and collections—to reduce risk and safeguard cash flow.

Lesson 4: Accounts Payable

This module explores efficient invoice approvals, vendor management, and payment automation to help finance teams optimize accuracy, transparency, and collaboration in accounts payable.

Lesson 5: Cost Control

Master cost control through lessons on analysis, reduction strategies, and budget variances—equipping finance professionals to optimize spending and boost profitability.

Lesson 6: Overseeing Payroll

Gain essential skills in payroll processing, tax compliance, and benefits management to ensure accuracy, regulatory adherence, and efficient employee support.

Lesson 7: Finance Software

Master finance technology by learning how to choose the right tools, optimize ERP systems, and manage data migration and integration for streamlined financial operations.

Lesson 8: Valuations

Gain essential valuation skills by exploring asset valuation techniques, business valuation methods, and financial reporting practices to support accurate, informed financial decisions.

Lesson 9: Procurement

Master strategic procurement by learning how to optimize processes, strengthen supplier relationships, and mitigate risks for greater financial efficiency and value creation.

Additional Information

CPE Credit/CPD Hours: 2

Field of Study: Finance

No prerequisite knowledge is required to be successful in this course.

No advance preparation is required.

Program Level: Basic

Delivery Method: QAS Self Study

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