Financial Analysis for Better Decision-Making 

Program Overview

Financial Analysis for Better Decision-Making equips leaders with the skills to understand and apply financial insights in real business scenarios. In today’s fast-paced, data-driven environment, managers must be able to interpret financial statements, analyze trends, and evaluate the financial implications of strategic decisions. This 6-hour live online program—developed by the Asian Institute of Management (AIM)—translates essential financial concepts into practical tools that support confident, well-reasoned decision-making.

Grounded in AIM’s hallmark analytical rigor, the program blends structured discussions, guided financial interpretation, and real-world cases drawn from cross-industry contexts. Participants learn how to assess profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and sustainability while understanding how these indicators influence budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and performance evaluation.

Designed for managers, team leaders, business owners, and professionals across industries, the program empowers participants to navigate financial reports with clarity, connect numbers to operational realities, and contribute more effectively to strategic and organizational conversations. By the end of the session, attendees gain the confidence and capability to make decisions that are financially sound and strategically aligned.

Details

Program Objectives:

• Interpret major financial statements and understand their role in assessing business performance. 
• Analyze profitability, liquidity, efficiency, and solvency indicators to evaluate organizational health. 
• Use financial ratios and trend analysis to support decision-making. 
• Understand cost structures and their impact on pricing, budgeting, and resource allocation. 
• Apply financial reasoning to strategic choices, business cases, and operational decisions. 

Key Benefits:

• Strengthen financial literacy by interpreting statements, identifying trends, and evaluating business health with confidence.
• Apply financial analysis to real scenarios involving budgeting, forecasting, resource allocation, and performance assessment.
• Make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance strategic alignment, risk management, and organizational outcomes.

Who Should Attend:

This program is ideal for managers, supervisors, team leaders, business owners, and professionals across industries such as services, manufacturing, retail, technology, finance, and the public sector. It is designed for individuals seeking to strengthen their financial acumen, improve decision-making capability, and confidently contribute to strategic discussions that shape organizational performance.