FINANCE, RISK MANAGEMENT AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
Integrating Financial Strategy, Risk Control, and Governance for Sustainable Success
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Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 08 – 12 Dec 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
In today’s increasingly complex and regulated business environment, strong financial management, sound risk practices, and robust corporate governance are essential pillars for organizational resilience and growth. These three disciplines—when effectively integrated—empower companies to make better strategic decisions, safeguard stakeholder interests, and maintain long-term value.
This intensive 5-day training program equips professionals with a comprehensive understanding of how financial strategies, enterprise risk management (ERM), and governance structures intersect. Participants will gain practical insights into evaluating financial performance, managing risk proactively, and enhancing board-level accountability.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Interpret financial statements and assess organizational performance
• Apply enterprise risk management frameworks to mitigate uncertainty
• Evaluate governance structures and board responsibilities
• Align risk appetite and financial strategy with organizational objectives
• Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and ethical oversight
Key Benefits of Attending
• To understand how finance, risk, and governance integrate for strategic decision-making
• To strengthen enterprise-wide risk mitigation and oversight mechanisms
• To enhance transparency, accountability, and financial stewardship
• To meet regulatory expectations and improve stakeholder confidence
• To prepare for leadership roles involving financial and governance responsibilities
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Board members, CFOs, and senior executives
• Risk, compliance, and internal audit professionals
• Corporate secretaries and governance officers
• Strategy and planning managers
• Financial analysts, controllers, and department heads
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Financial analysis and performance management
• Enterprise risk identification, evaluation, and response
• Governance best practices and regulatory compliance
• Ethical decision-making and internal control design
• Strategic alignment of finance and risk with corporate goals
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Improved financial decision-making aligned with risk appetite
• Stronger compliance culture and reduced exposure to governance failures
• Enhanced board and executive accountability
• Streamlined internal audit and control functions
• Resilient strategic planning and value preservation
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Integrated modules on financial strategy, risk management, and governance frameworks
• Case Studies – Corporate failures and success stories illustrating finance-risk-governance links
• Workshops – Hands-on financial analysis, risk mapping, and governance structure design
• Peer Exchange – Dialogue on board practices, ERM implementation, and financial oversight challenges
• Tools – Financial ratio calculators, risk registers, compliance checklists, and governance scorecards
Course Outline
Detailed 5-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Financial Strategy and Statement Analysis
Module 1: Understanding Financial Statements (07:30 – 09:30)
• Income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow analysis
• Identifying red flags and trends in financial reports
Module 2: Financial Ratios and Performance Indicators (09:45 – 11:15)
• Liquidity, profitability, solvency, and efficiency ratios
• Benchmarking and peer comparisons
Module 3: Workshop – Financial Health Check (11:30 – 01:00)
• Hands-on evaluation of a company’s financial performance
Module 4: Capital Structure and Funding Decisions (02:00 – 03:30)
• Debt vs. equity financing
• Cost of capital and leverage implications
Day 2: Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Frameworks
Module 5: Introduction to Risk Management (07:30 – 09:30)
• Types of risks: financial, operational, strategic, reputational
• The risk management cycle
Module 6: ERM Frameworks and ISO 31000 (09:45 – 11:15)
• Risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring
• Building a risk-aware culture
Module 7: Workshop – Creating a Risk Register (11:30 – 01:00)
• Group exercise using real-world risk scenarios
Module 8: Risk Appetite and Strategic Planning (02:00 – 03:30)
• Aligning risk tolerance with organizational goals
• Scenario planning and risk-adjusted decision making
Day 3: Internal Controls, Compliance, and Ethics
Module 9: Designing Effective Internal Controls (07:30 – 09:30)
• COSO framework and control activities
• Fraud prevention and detection mechanisms
Module 10: Legal and Regulatory Compliance (09:45 – 11:15)
• Corporate policies, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Key compliance risks and global standards
Module 11: Workshop – Internal Control Assessment (11:30 – 01:00)
• Evaluating a case organization’s control environment
Module 12: Business Ethics and Accountability (02:00 – 03:30)
• Ethical decision-making models
• Whistleblower policies and organizational culture
Day 4: Corporate Governance Structures and Oversight
Module 13: Principles of Corporate Governance (07:30 – 09:30)
• OECD and IFC governance standards
• Shareholder rights and board responsibilities
Module 14: Board Composition and Effectiveness (09:45 – 11:15)
• Director roles, independence, and competencies
• Board committees: audit, risk, remuneration
Module 15: Workshop – Designing a Governance Model (11:30 – 01:00)
• Drafting a governance framework for a sample organization
Module 16: Governance Failures and Lessons Learned (02:00 – 03:30)
• Case reviews: Enron, Wirecard, Theranos
Day 5: Integration and Strategic Alignment
Module 17: Linking Finance, Risk, and Governance (07:30 – 09:30)
• Unified frameworks and oversight integration
• Role of CFOs, CROs, and Boards in alignment
Module 18: Performance, Sustainability, and ESG Oversight (09:45 – 11:15)
• Sustainability reporting and non-financial disclosures
• ESG risk management
Module 19: Final Simulation – Integrated Board Review (11:30 – 01:00)
• Presenting a mock board report integrating finance, risk, and governance
Module 20: Wrap-Up and Certification (02:00 – 03:30)
• Self-assessment, group reflection, and closing remarks
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in Finance, Risk Management and Corporate Governance, validating their comprehensive capabilities in strategic finance, integrated risk practices, and corporate oversight.