Program Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Lausanne
For managers and executives who want to read a balance sheet, an income statement and a budget without being specialists: understand key indicators, connect decisions to financial performance and engage confidently with the finance team.
Swiss Human Resources delivers the Finance for Non-Financial Managers program in Lausanne and across the canton of Vaud. On-site at client offices, in a dedicated training room, or remotely for distributed teams. Calibrated to your organisational reality — no off-the-shelf catalogue.
Location
Lausanne, Vaud
Lausanne, canton of Vaud. On-site, in a dedicated room or remote.
Duration
2 to 5 days over 2 to 4 months, plus a 60-day follow-up session.
Audience
Executives, senior leaders and managers. Groups of 6 to 12 participants.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Lausanne: the local context
For managers and executives who want to read a balance sheet, an income statement and a budget without being specialists: understand key indicators, connect decisions to financial performance and engage confidently with the finance team.
Exercises for Lausanne are adapted to participants’ responsibilities and situations from their organisation.
Challenges — Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Lausanne)
- Distinguish profit from cash flow.
- Read financial statements without getting lost in accounting terminology.
- Connect operational choices with budgets and financial indicators.
- Question assumptions and discuss trade-offs with the finance team.
The programme in six modules
- Balance sheet and income statement fundamentals
- Cash flow and working capital
- Budgets and variance analysis
- Costs, margins and profitability
- Financial implications of operational decisions
- Presenting a reasoned business case
Frequently asked questions — Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne
- Do participants need an accounting background?
- No. The programme explains the main concepts step by step and uses examples suited to participants’ responsibilities.
- Is this an accounting qualification or investment advice?
- No. It develops financial understanding for managerial decisions; it does not replace an accounting qualification or personalised financial advice.
- Can we work with our own financial documents?
- Yes, subject to agreed confidentiality arrangements. Anonymised or simplified documents can be used to relate the concepts to your organisation.
Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne — at a glance
- Training
- Finance for Non-Financial Managers, tailored in-house programme
- Location
- Lausanne (canton of Vaud), on your premises, in a venue or online
- Duration
- 2 days on site or a 6–8 week journey
- Audience
- Executives, managers and staff, 6 to 14 participants
- Language
- French, with frequent English-speaking groups.
- Proposal
- Costed quote after a first conversation
Why a Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne?
Lausanne and the Lake Geneva region combine universities (EPFL, UNIL), medtech, international sports federations, the Vaud cantonal administration and scale-ups: fast-growing organisations where technical expertise and management coexist.
Learning objectives of the Finance for Non-Financial Managers program
Reading financial statements
Budgets and key indicators
Decisions and profitability
What the program Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Lausanne programme covers
The program Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Lausanne programme is designed for managers, executives and key contributors who want to turn finance for non-financial managers into everyday practice. Content is built around real situations from your organisation rather than generic case studies, so that each session connects directly with the decisions your teams face in Lausanne.
Core themes typically include: Reading financial statements; Budgets and key indicators; Decisions and profitability. Each theme is adapted after a scoping conversation with your HR team and the sponsoring manager, so that the programme addresses the gaps you actually observe.
A method grounded in research and practice
Our approach combines short theoretical inputs drawn from peer-reviewed research, practical exercises, role plays and structured feedback. Participants work on their own cases, test new behaviours in a safe setting and leave with concrete commitments they can apply the following week.
Between sessions, short assignments help anchor what has been learned. A follow-up review a few weeks later measures what has changed in practice and identifies where further support is useful.
Who should attend the program Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Lausanne
The programme suits first-line managers, experienced team leaders, project managers and executive committees alike. Groups are kept small to allow real interaction, and the level of depth is calibrated to participants' experience.
Sessions take place on your premises in Lausanne, in a rented venue or remotely, in French, German, Italian or English depending on your teams.
Expected outcomes
At the end of the program Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Lausanne, participants can name the key mechanisms at play, apply proven tools to their own context and assess their progress with clear indicators. For the organisation, the benefit shows in the quality of conversations, the clarity of decisions and team engagement.
Why run this program in Lausanne?
Lausanne concentrates a significant share of the Swiss economy: regional headquarters, international subsidiaries, institutions and high-growth SMEs. The Finance for Non-Financial Managers program is delivered by Switzerland-based trainers who understand the local cultural and regulatory codes of the canton of Vaud.
We operate on-site (your offices in Lausanne), in a rented training room or remotely depending on your preference. Each session is calibrated to your organisation's reality — no standardised content.
You can also combine this program with other soft skills offerings available in Lausanne to build a complete journey for your leadership teams.
Other soft skills programs in Lausanne
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Articles & insights — Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Lausanne
Case studies, practical guides and field feedback.
Poche nozioni hanno avuto tanto successo nella formazione. Le meta-analisi mostrano un legame reale ma modesto con la performance, una volta controllate intelligenza e personalità.
Wenige Begriffe hatten in der Weiterbildung so viel Erfolg. Meta-Analysen zeigen einen echten, aber bescheidenen Zusammenhang mit Leistung, sobald Intelligenz und Persönlichkeit kontrolliert sind.
Few notions have enjoyed such success in training. Meta-analyses show a real but modest link with performance once intelligence and personality are controlled.
Peu de notions ont connu un tel succès en formation. Les méta-analyses montrent un lien réel mais modeste avec la performance, une fois l'intelligence et la personnalité prises en compte.
Un solo contesto; verificare localmente prima di generalizzare.
Ein Kontext; vor einer Verallgemeinerung lokal prüfen.
Training Finance for Non-Financial Managers Lausanne
Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne, canton of Vaud: we come directly to your company in Lausanne and the surrounding area.
SHR — Swiss Human ResourcesEsplanade de Pont-Rouge 9A, 1212 Lancy
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Frequently asked questions — Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne
The concrete answers we give to HR directors, executives and L&D leaders in Lausanne.
Why take the Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne?+
Lausanne and the Lake Geneva region combine universities (EPFL, UNIL), medtech, international sports federations, the Vaud cantonal administration and scale-ups: fast-growing organisations where technical expertise and management coexist.
How is the Finance for Non-Financial Managers training adapted to teams in Lausanne?+
The programme is built from real situations in your teams in Lausanne, gathered during a scoping interview. Language: French, with frequent English-speaking groups. Format: 2 days on site or a 6–8 week in-house journey.
How quickly can I get a Finance for Non-Financial Managers training proposal in Lausanne?+
A costed proposal follows a first conversation about your goals. The start date then depends on your availability and the number of participants.
Who is the Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne for?+
Executives, front-line managers, operational leadership teams and executive committees based in Lausanne (canton of Vaud). Cohorts run from 6 to 14 participants.
How long does a Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne last?+
Standard format: two on-site days in Lausanne, or a six-to-eight-week journey with short sessions and individual coaching. Duration is calibrated to your objectives.
In which languages is the training delivered?+
French, English and German. In Lausanne, bilingual and English-speaking groups are covered.
How do I organise a Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Lausanne?+
Contact us for an initial scoping conversation; we then design a tailored programme and agree dates with you, on your premises in Lausanne.
On site in Lausanne or remote?+
Both. We deliver on site in Lausanne and across Switzerland, or live online, with the same pedagogical standard.
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