Why Read It?
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Information and advice on both core and new financial skills for the non-financial manager.
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Gives a full explanation of the financial tools, terms, techniques, and strategies necessary for successful management.
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Experienced finance experts bring their expertise to explaining the inner mysteries of the corporate finance world.
Getting Started
The Finance Manual for Non-Financial Managers educates non-financial managers and business people of any ability in business finance. Discusses the full range of financial terms, including pricing, costing analysis, corporate taxation, and organizational control.
Authors
Paul McKoen is Finance Director for Vertex and a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He was previously with Ford Motor Company in a range of management positions.
Leo Gough is an experienced financial journalist who has written many books on finance and investment, and edits a number of investment newsletters on emerging markets and technology stocks.
Context
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Written for non-financial managers who need to be able to successfully use and control financial information and processes.
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Provides the beginner with the necessary information to get them started, and the more experienced with some of the technical skills to complete their management toolkit.
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Works step-by-step through the complexities of the profit and loss account and the balance sheet.
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Enables the non-financial professional to use the same tools as an accountant.
Impact
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Helps the manager to fully understand the financial implications of their decisions.
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Combines well-presented ideas and information with examples, case studies, fast-track tips, and checklists.
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Examines risk analysis and strategic company acquisitions from a financial framework.
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Integrates with the Management Charter Initiative standards.
Quotations
“For budgets to be fully effective, managers at all levels need to understand and agree with them.”
“Pricing requires a good knowledge of financial analysis techniques as well as a thorough knowledge of the market place.”
“Strategic and market risks must be understood fully in order that plans can be developed to keep the company moving forward.”
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