Data analytics for finance - Workshop SG 2020

Overview

In this workshop, you will gain an in-depth understanding of data analytics and its critical application to the role of finance. Gain practical knowledge from case studies on improving finance processes and insightful reporting with data analytics, as well as discover a roadmap for skills in analytics.

Key Topics Covered:

• Importance of analytics to the future roles of finance
• Processing from data to report/ analysis Introduction to key analytics techniques, tools and application
• Structuring and managing analytics projects
• Measuring and developing your organisation’s analytics maturity
• Personal skills for analytics and creating a development roadmap
• Identify potential projects for your own organisation and personal development

This workshop is part of the Digital Finance Strategist Program and is eligible for funding support of more than 40%* off the workshop fees. Eligibility conditions apply.

Enter code DSG2020 at checkout. To apply the promotional code, you must complete separate payment for each workshop.

*Discount based on member price

Trainer Profile

Simon Lindley

Simon is a specialist in business and finance function transformation including Excel and enterprise based solutions for business intelligence and reporting. He has over 20 years’ experience in this area including programme managing ERP, CRM and Business Intelligence (BI) programmes, implementing shared services, process re-engineering and outsourcing solutions. Simon is a UK Chartered Accountant, MBA, a Chartered Engineer and IT Professional with a Masters level Diploma in Corporate Governance. He also has training and qualifications in Data Science and Statistics.

Objectives

• Develop a personal plan for your own analytics skills development
• Identify suitable analytics projects for your own organisation
• Assess the analytics maturity of your organisation and contribute through planning/ projects to its development

Audience

The workshop is suitable for Management Accountants, Financial Planners and Analysts, Finance Controllers, Management team, Business Unit Managers and middle management level finance-based delegates.