Financial Control Through Practical Learning
Our autumn 2025 intake focuses on real-world cost management skills that businesses actually use. No fluff, just techniques that work when budgets get tight.
Request Programme DetailsWhat You'll Actually Learn
We cover practical methods that small to medium businesses use daily. Think expense tracking that doesn't need a PhD, forecasting that makes sense, and budget cuts that won't kill morale.
Budget Fundamentals
Start with spreadsheet basics and move into forecasting. We'll work through actual business scenarios from UK firms—think seasonal cash flow problems and unexpected costs.
- Building budgets that adapt to changes
- Spotting cost patterns before they hurt
- Managing supplier negotiations
- Creating realistic financial projections
Cost Analysis Methods
Learn to dig into expenses without making it complicated. We focus on finding waste, understanding where money goes, and making cuts that stick.
- Tracking overhead that sneaks up on you
- Identifying subscription bloat
- Benchmarking against industry standards
- Building cost reduction roadmaps
Reporting That Works
Create financial reports people will actually read. We'll show you how to present numbers in ways that help decision-makers act quickly.
- Dashboard design for busy managers
- Monthly variance analysis
- Explaining budget changes clearly
- Building automated reporting systems
Who Teaches This Programme
Our instructors have worked in finance departments across Birmingham and beyond. They've managed tight budgets during economic downturns and know what actually matters.
We don't hire academics who've never faced a real budget crisis. Our teaching team consists of practitioners who've been in the trenches.
"I spent twelve years fixing broken budgets for manufacturing firms. Now I teach people how to avoid the mistakes I saw repeated everywhere."
Classes run twice weekly starting September 2025, with evening sessions designed for working professionals. We keep groups small—around fifteen people—so everyone gets individual attention when they're stuck.
The programme spans six months because rushing financial education doesn't work. You need time to practice techniques, make mistakes in a safe environment, and build confidence with real scenarios.
Casper Thornfield
Budget Strategy Lead
Marlowe Kincaid
Cost Analysis Specialist
Dashiell Frost
Financial Reporting Expert
Percival Ashworth
Operations Finance Adviser
Programme Schedule & Format
We've designed this around people who work full-time. Sessions happen Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with optional weekend workshops once a month for deeper dives.
Programme Length
24 Weeks
Start Date
Sept 2025
Class Size
Max 15