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10 - 14 Nov 2019, Dubai
08 - 12 Nov 2020, Dubai
Business Intelligence & Analytics for Finance ProfessionalsLeveraging Data to Improve Decision-making and Build Competitive Advantage
Introduction
This GLOMACS Business Intelligence and Analytics for Finance
Professionals training seminar will highlight how, in a world where
firms face intense competition for both customers and investors, the
key challenge for today’s finance professional is to step-up and support
the value creation process by moving from a narrow reporting role to
embrace and exploit the full opportunities provided by today’s Business
Intelligence (BI) and Business Analytics (BA) systems. This GLOMACS
Data Management & Analytics training course will focus on the tools
and techniques used by world-class finance functions to provide the
critical business insights C-Suite executives need for effective data driven
decision management.
This GLOMACS training seminar will highlight:
• The Vital Role of the 21st Century Finance Function
• How Finance Professionals can fully exploit BI and BA tools
• Using BI and BA to improve business processes and performance
• Principles and Practice in Statistical Analysis and Forecasting
• Practical Skills for Data Visualisation and Infographics
• Applying Agile Methods to BI and BA Systems Development
Objectives
This GLOMACS Business Intelligence and Analytics for Finance
Professionals training seminar will explain and practically
demonstrate how finance professionals can make effective use of
Business Intelligence and Business Analytics techniques to optimise
the information and insights presented to managers and senior
executives in the context of data driven decision management.
At the end of this GLOMACS training seminar, you will learn to:
• Frame financial insights in the context of business process
improvement
• Exploit the tools of Business Intelligence and Analytics systems
• Develop financial and non-financial key performance measures
• Apply the tools and techniques of predictive analytics
• Design powerful graphics for data visualisation and infographics
Training Methodology
This GLOMACS Business Intelligence and Analytics for Finance
Professionals training seminar will be presented in a highly
participative workshop format using seminars, case studies and
practical examples. Delegates will have the opportunity to develop
practical skills for using predictive analytics for preparing business
forecasts and using Excel to design graphics for data visualisation
and infographics presentations.
Organisational Impact
The organisation will gain through the development and application
of capabilities and skills in key areas of communicating key financial
insights to decision-makers; specifically benefits will include:
• Improved awareness of key business performance measures
• Greater financial insights from fully exploiting BI and BA systems
• Better integration of financial and non-financial performance
measures
• Upgraded data visualisation and infographics
• Raised awareness of modern Agile approach to systems
development
• Enhanced results from data driven decision management
Personal Impact
Delegates will benefit from the expansion of their knowledge and
application of up to date Business Intelligence and Business Analytics
tools and techniques; benefits will specifically include:
• Ability to frame financial insights in the context of business
process and performance
• Up to date knowledge of leading edge BI and BA tools and
systems
• Practical skills in statistical analysis and predictive analytics
• Greater levels of involvement in management decision-making
• Raised awareness of modern Agile and Scrum approach to
system development
• Effective methods for systems implementation and change
management
Who Should Attend?
This GLOMACS Business Intelligence and Analytics for Finance
Professionals training seminar will significantly raise the skills and
effectiveness of any finance professional engaged in financial planning,
performance management reporting or decision making support in
any organisation using modern Enterprise Resource Planning systems
supported by Business Intelligence and Business Analytics tools.
This GLOMACS training course is suitable to a wide range of
professionals but will greatly benefit:
• Finance Professionals across the organisation
• Head Office Planning Managers
• Budgeting and Forecasting Teams
• Commercial Managers
• Finance Strategic Business Partners
Business Intelligence & Analytics for Finance ProfessionalsLeveraging Data to Improve Decision-making and Build Competitive Advantage
DAY 1
Understanding Business Models and Business Processes
• Creating Value for Key Organisational Stakeholders
• The Role of the 21st Century Finance Professional
• Business Models and Business Processes
• Business Process Improvement and Re-engineering
• Introduction to Business Intelligence and Business
Analytics
• Introduction to Data Driven Decision Management
(DDDM)
• Key Financial Measures and Shareholder Value Drivers
• Key Success Factors and Key Performance Measures
DAY 2
Purpose and Principles of Business Intelligence and Business
Analytics
• Implementing a Business Performance Management
Framework
• The Definition and Purpose of Business Intelligence (BI)
• History and Development
• Features Tools and Terminology of BI Systems
• The Definition and Aims of Business Analytics (BA)
• Understanding Descriptive and Predictive Analytics
• Sources and Types of BI and BA Tools
DAY 3
Principles of Statistical and Predictive Analytics
• Defining Statistical, Descriptive and Predictive Analytics
• Business Database Features and Design
• Principles of Distribution and Probability Theory
• Time Series Data Analysis
• Trend Analysis and Forecasting using Moving Averages
• Trend Analysis and Forecasting using Linear Regression
• Analysis and Forecasting with Monte Carlo Simulation in
Excel
• Predictive Analytics using ‘what-if’ Forecasts
DAY 4
Data Visualisation and Infographics for Finance Professionals
• Defining Data, Information and Insight
• Comparing Data Visualisation and Infographics
• Using Charts and Graphics for Data Visualisation
• Designing Visuals and Infographics for Non-financial
Users
• Using Excel and Powerpoint for Data Visualisation
• Designing and Using Scorecards and Dashboards
• Practical Tips for Building Dashboards and Mashboards
in Excel
DAY 5
BI / BA – Implementing Systems and Managing Change
• An Agile Approach to Systems Development
• Practical Steps in Agile BI / BA Systems Design and
Implementation
• The Importance of Urgency
• Effective Steps to Achieving Change
• Overcoming Resistance to Change
Seminar Outline
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• Fees – Each fee is inclusive of Documentation, Lunch and refreshments served during the entire seminar.
• Mode of Payment – The delegate has the option to pay the course fee directly or request to send an invoice to his/her company/sponsor. Credit card and cheque payments are both acceptable.
• Cancellation / Substitution – Request for seminar cancellation must be made in writing & received three (3) weeks prior to the seminar date. A US$ 250.00 processing fee will be charged per delegate for each cancellation. Thereafter, we regret that we are unable to refund any fees due, although in such cases we would be happy to welcome a colleague who would substitute for you.
• Hotel Accommodation – is not included in the course fee. A reduced corporate rate and a limited number of rooms may be available for attendees wishing to stay at the hotel venue. Requests for hotel reservations should be made at least three (3) weeks prior to the commencement of the seminar. All hotel accommodation is strictly subject to availability and terms and conditions imposed by the hotel will apply.
• Attendance Certificate – a certificate of attendance will only be awarded to those delegates who successfully completed/attended the entire seminar including the awarding of applicable Continuing Professional Education Units/Hours.
• Force Majeure – any circumstances beyond the control of the Company may necessitate postponement, change of seminar venue or substitution of assigned Instructor. The Company reserves the right to exercise this clause and implement such amendments.
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Business Intelligence & Analytics for Finance ProfessionalsLeveraging Data to Improve Decision-making and Build Competitive Advantage