Finance for non finance directors – What every NED needs to know

January 5, 2026 - 12:00 pm

Virtual, Zoom

Three people in the office having a financial team meeting.

Duration: 3 hours

You’ll have 6 months to complete this module after payment, so you can learn at your own pace.

Board decisions are only as strong as their financial understanding. This course demystifies finance for non-financial directors, helping you interpret numbers, ask the right questions, and make better-informed strategic decisions. Using real-world board scenarios, it transforms financial data into meaningful governance insight – empowering you to contribute confidently to discussions on performance, budgets, and value creation.

 

Who is this Module Course For?

Non-financial directors, NEDs, and senior executives looking to strengthen their financial literacy and ability to challenge financial assumptions in boardrooms.

 

What are the Benefits?

  • Real-life board case studies and financial exercises.

  • Delivered by finance and audit experts.

  • Complements the NED Certification pathway.

 

Topics Covered

  • Understand key financial statements and performance indicators.

  • Interpret balance sheets, income, and cash flow with clarity.

  • Assess financial risk, debt, and investment proposals.

  • Strengthen oversight of budgeting, audit, and financial control.

  • Engage confidently in board-level finance discussions.

Upcoming Sessions

  • 18/02/2026
  • 18/03/2026
  • 15/04/2026
  • 20/05/2026
  • 17/06/2026
  • 15/07/2026
  • 19/08/2026
  • 16/09/2026
  • 21/10/2026
  • 18/11/2026
  • 16/12/2026

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Meet your Facilitator

Jeremy Canning

Jeremy Canning

Jeremy brings a wealth of expertise as a Board Executive, Board Advisor, Independent Director and Non-Executive Director across global PLCs and successful start-ups. Leveraging 25+ years of business leadership experience globally, he equips clients with cultural and commercial awareness, fostering authentic leadership, innovative thinking, and strategic decision-making skills.

Jeremy challenges clients to think differently, embrace their strengths, and cultivate a mindset that fuels success. He offers tailored techniques, tools, and perspectives that drive significant personal and organisational development. His services include individual and team leadership coaching, executive & career development, group facilitation, and bespoke coaching programmes.

Jeremy’s practical approach is backed by extensive firsthand experience and a strong network of professional connections. Since 2013, he has been a Board/NED and C-suite Career & Performance Coach, working with organisations from Fortune 500 companies to ambitious start-ups. Jeremy also coaches individuals, including CEOs, Board members, aspiring executives, and prominent personalities.

A self-described “positive maverick,” Jeremy is dedicated to revolutionising how leaders and organisations manage relationships with employees, suppliers, customers and communities. He champions accountability, governance and environmental responsibility.