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.

• Fair Access / Equal Opportunities – In the provision of its services as a world-class Training Provider, the Company is committed to provide fair access / equal opportunities throughout the delivery of its courses and assessment leading to the completion of training seminars, or 3rd party qualifications/certifications.

Business Intelligence & Analytics for Finance ProfessionalsLeveraging Data to Improve Decision-making and Build Competitive Advantage