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Strategic Finance Mastery

Build the financial strategy skills that transform businesses. Our comprehensive program combines real-world application with proven frameworks used by Australia's leading companies.

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Your Learning Path

Foundation Phase

Financial Analysis Fundamentals

Master cash flow analysis, budgeting frameworks, and financial reporting. You'll work with real business scenarios from Australian companies, learning to spot opportunities and risks that others miss.

Weeks 1-4
Application Phase

Strategic Decision Making

Apply your skills to complex business challenges. We'll simulate board-level decisions using case studies from mining, agriculture, and services sectors - the backbone of Australian business.

Weeks 5-8
Integration Phase

Leadership & Implementation

Learn to communicate financial insights effectively and build support for your recommendations. Practice presenting to senior stakeholders and managing financial transformation projects.

Weeks 9-12
Mastery Phase

Advanced Strategy & Growth

Tackle mergers, acquisitions, and international expansion scenarios. Work on your capstone project - a comprehensive financial strategy for a business in your chosen sector.

Weeks 13-16

Real Business Impact

We've seen too many finance professionals struggle because their training focused on theory instead of application. Our program bridges that gap by immersing you in actual business challenges.

87%
Report improved confidence in strategic discussions

You'll work with financial models that real companies use, analyze case studies from successful Australian businesses, and practice the communication skills that get financial recommendations approved.

Business professionals analyzing financial data and strategic planning documents

Live Projects

Work on current business challenges with guidance from industry practitioners

Industry-Current Content

Our curriculum evolves with market conditions. Recent additions include ESG integration, digital transformation costs, and remote workforce financial planning.

Practical Workshops

Monthly sessions with CFOs, finance directors, and business owners who share current challenges and proven solutions from their experience.

Peer Learning Network

Connect with finance professionals across different industries. Many participants find their next career opportunity through program connections.

Learn From Practitioners

Portrait of Darren Kelloway, Senior Finance Instructor

Darren Kelloway

Senior Finance Instructor

Former CFO at three ASX-listed companies, Darren brings 20 years of experience in manufacturing and resources. He specializes in cash flow optimization and has guided businesses through economic downturns, teaching the financial resilience strategies that actually work.

Portrait of Elena Stavros, Strategic Planning Expert

Elena Stavros

Strategic Planning Expert

Elena spent 15 years in investment banking before transitioning to strategic consulting. She's helped over 200 businesses develop financial strategies for growth, with particular expertise in family-owned enterprises and professional services firms.

Our instructors aren't just academically qualified - they've solved the problems you'll face in your career. Every case study comes from their direct experience, and they understand the political and practical challenges of implementing financial strategies in real organizations.

The program runs twice yearly, starting in March and September 2025. Each cohort is limited to 24 participants to ensure personalized attention and meaningful peer interactions.

Interactive learning session with financial strategy workshop participants