SHR — Swiss Human Resources

Program Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Zurich

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 Zurich and across the canton of Zurich. 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.

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Location

Zurich, Zurich

Zurich, canton of Zurich. 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 Zurich: 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 Zurich are adapted to participants’ responsibilities and situations from their organisation.

Challenges — Finance for Non-Financial Managers (Zurich)

  • 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

  1. Balance sheet and income statement fundamentals
  2. Cash flow and working capital
  3. Budgets and variance analysis
  4. Costs, margins and profitability
  5. Financial implications of operational decisions
  6. Presenting a reasoned business case

Frequently asked questions — Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Zurich

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.

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 Zurich programme covers

The program Finance for Non-Financial Managers in Zurich 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 Zurich.

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 Zurich

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 Zurich, 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 Zurich, 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 Zurich?

Zurich 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 Zurich.

We operate on-site (your offices in Zurich), 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 Zurich to build a complete journey for your leadership teams.

Finance for Non-Financial Managers program in other Swiss cities

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The same program, available across Switzerland.

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Case studies, practical guides and field feedback.

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Training Finance for Non-Financial Managers Zurich

Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Zurich, canton of Zurich: we come directly to your company in Zurich and the surrounding area.

SHR — Swiss Human Resources
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Frequently asked questions — Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Zurich

The concrete answers we give to HR directors, executives and L&D leaders in Zurich.

Who is the Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Zurich for?+

Executives, front-line managers, operational leadership teams and executive committees based in Zurich (canton of Zurich). Cohorts run from 6 to 14 participants.

How long does a Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Zurich last?+

Standard format: two on-site days in Zurich, 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 Zurich, bilingual and English-speaking groups are covered.

How do I organise a Finance for Non-Financial Managers training in Zurich?+

Contact us for an initial scoping conversation; we then design a tailored programme and agree dates with you, on your premises in Zurich.

On site in Zurich or remote?+

Both. We deliver on site in Zurich and across Switzerland, or live online, with the same pedagogical standard.

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