Overview
In an era of rapid change and uncertainty, finance functions are evolving at pace—shaped by technological innovation and the growing imperative of sustainability. In response, accounting bodies, businesses, professional firms, consultancies, and academics are developing new frameworks to help finance professionals remain relevant and future-ready.
This course distils the latest guidance and research, offering practical insights to help you navigate the shifting landscape. You’ll explore how to thrive in turbulent times, leverage technologies such as AI, measure sustainable value, and apply lean-agile principles to enhance business finance.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this Adding Value Beyond the Numbers - Management Accounting Update course at BPP University, you will be able to:
- Navigate turbulence and uncertainty by applying concepts such as VUCA and BANI, and build resilience in forecasting and decision-making
- Harness emerging technologies — including automation, business intelligence, analytics, and AI — to transform finance functions
- Manage strategic priorities effectively, including resources, ESG performance, and purpose-driven decision-making
- Apply lean-agile financial management principles to streamline processes, introduce flexibility, and solve problems more effectively
- Use analysis to make informed decisions that support business performance
Programme Structure
This course will cover:- Navigating turbulence: VUCA, BANI, resilience, and forecasting in uncertainty
- Harnessing technologies: automation, business intelligence, analytics, AI, and their impact on business finance functions
- Managing what matters: strategic resources, ESG performance, and decision-making for purpose
- Lean-Agile financial management: lean processes, applying agile to finance, and flexible problem solving
- Understand the core principles and techniques of financial analysis
- Apply financial analysis to interpret data accurately and extract meaningful insights
- Deliver measurable results by applying your knowledge directly to real-world scenarios
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 1 days
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Language
Delivered
Campus Location
- London, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Management Studies Accounting View 76 other Short Courses in Accounting in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who is the course for?
- Finance Professionals working in business settings such as Financial Analysts, Financial Planning Managers, Finance Controllers, Finance Business Partners, Senior Finance Managers.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents882 GBP / full≈ 882 GBP / full