Finance Foundations Program to boost business bottom lines

Ideal for those overseeing financial outcomes, managing budgets and driving operational success across teams, participants will gain the confidence to interpret financial data, communicate insights effectively, and collaborate across functions to improve business performance. 

This new program builds on the Chamber’s reputation for delivering impactful, time-efficient learning experiences tailored to the needs of busy professionals. 

Structured over a two-month period, the Finance Foundations Program blends financial literacy with practical workplace communication and Excel proficiency.  

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The learning journey 

The program includes three core components: 

• Mastering Your Business Finance (four 3.5-hour sessions, online): Delivered in four workshops, this course covers everything from understanding financial statements and compliance requirements to managing cash flow, calculating profitability and applying strategic financial evaluation techniques. 
• Effective Workplace Communication (one-day, in-person): This module helps participants enhance emotional intelligence and master techniques for clear, productive communication. It also covers active listening, feedback delivery, and navigating challenging conversations. 
• Microsoft Excel – Formulas and Functions (two 3.5-hour sessions, online): Participants learn to build complex formulas, manipulate data using string and date functions, and apply financial calculations for loans and investments – skills essential for efficient financial analysis. 

Who the program is for 

Whether you're stepping into a leadership role or looking to sharpen your financial acumen, the Finance Foundations Program offers a practical, accessible pathway to mastering the fundamentals of business finance. 

The program is tailored for supervisors, managers, and professionals who need to bridge the gap between financial knowledge and team understanding. It’s especially valuable for those seeking to enhance their decision-making, improve cross-functional collaboration and communicate financial expectations to non-financial staff. 

Victorian Chamber training  

This program complements the Victorian Chamber’s flagship training suite, including the highly regarded Future Leaders Program, which guides both emerging and experienced managers through the core principles of impactful leadership, and the Workplace Wellbeing & Resilience Program, a targeted initiative designed to help managers and supervisors foster psychologically safe, resilient workplaces. 

Visit the Finance Foundations page for more information and registration or enquire through the Victorian Chamber’s training team by calling (03) 8662 5196.