Financial Leadership Mastery
Comprehensive business finance education designed for UK entrepreneurs who want to understand the numbers driving their success. Our September 2025 cohort opens doors to strategic financial thinking.
Reserve Your SpotWhat You'll Actually Learn
This isn't another generic business course. We focus on real-world financial challenges that UK businesses face daily. From cash flow management during seasonal fluctuations to understanding VAT implications for growth strategies.
- Cash flow forecasting that actually works in practice
- Reading financial statements like a seasoned investor
- Tax planning strategies for sustainable growth
- Risk assessment frameworks you can implement immediately
- Funding options beyond traditional bank loans
- Financial KPIs that drive real business decisions
Your Learning Journey
Six months of structured learning, starting September 2025. Each phase builds practical skills you'll use immediately.
Foundation Phase
Master the fundamentals of business finance. We start with basic accounting principles but quickly move into strategic applications.
Weeks 1-6Analysis Deep-Dive
Learn to interpret financial data and spot trends that matter. Real case studies from UK businesses across different sectors.
Weeks 7-12Strategic Planning
Connect financial insights to business strategy. Build budgets that support growth and understand investment decisions.
Weeks 13-18Applied Practice
Work on your own business challenges with mentor guidance. Present solutions and get feedback from peers.
Weeks 19-24Meet Your Instructors
Our team combines academic expertise with real business experience. They've worked with companies from startups to FTSE 250.
Rosalind Thorne
Lead Finance Instructor
Former CFO at three scale-up companies. Specializes in growth-stage financial planning and has guided over 200 businesses through funding rounds.
Benedict Cross
Strategic Planning Expert
Investment banker turned educator. Brings 15 years of M&A experience to help businesses understand valuation and strategic decision-making.
Minerva Blackwood
Risk Management Specialist
Former risk director at major UK banks. Now focuses on helping smaller businesses build robust financial controls and risk frameworks.
Program Details
Our blended learning approach combines online modules with monthly in-person workshops in Southampton. You'll work at your own pace between sessions, then gather with your cohort for hands-on practice and peer learning.