Description

Course Name: Certificate in Strategic Finance and Control
Course Id: CSFAC/Q0001

Eligibility: 10+2 Grade(Higher Secondary) or Equivalent.

Objective: The Certificate in Strategic Finance and Control is a professional course designed to provide individuals with the essential knowledge and skills to manage financial strategies and control mechanisms within an organization. It focuses on advanced financial management, strategic planning, risk management, and performance control to help professionals take on leadership roles in corporate finance, accounting, and business operations.

Duration: Two Month.

 How to Enroll and Get Certified in Your Chosen Course:

 Step 1: Choose the course you wish to get certified in.

 Step 2: Click on the “Enroll Now” button.

 Step 3: Proceed with the enrollment process.

 Step 4: Enter your billing details and continue to course fee payment.

 Step 5: You will be redirected to the payment gateway. Pay the course and exam fee using one of the following methods:
Debit/Credit Card, Wallet, Paytm, Net Banking, UPI, or Google Pay.

 Step 6: After successful payment, you will receive your study material login ID and password via email within 48 hours of fee payment.

 Step 7: Once you complete the course, take the online examination.

 Step 8: Upon passing the examination, you will receive:
• A soft copy (scanned) of your certificate via email within 7 days of examination.
• A hard copy (original with official seal and signature) sent to your address within 45 day of declaration of result.

 Step 9: After certification, you will be offered job opportunities aligned with your area of interest.

Online Examination Detail:

Duration- 60 minutes.
No. of Questions- 30. (Multiple Choice Questions).
Maximum Marks- 100, Passing Marks- 40%.
There is no negative marking in this module.

Marking System:
S.No.	No. of Questions			Marks Each Question		Total Marks
1	10			5		50
2	5			4		20
3	5			3		15
4	5			2		10
5	5			1		5
	30					100
How Students will be Graded:
S.No.		Marks	Grade
1		91-100	O (Outstanding)
2		81-90	A+ (Excellent)
3		71-80	A (Very Good)
4		61-70	B (Good)
5		51-60	C (Average)
6		40-50	P (Pass)
7		0-40	F (Fail)

 Key Benefits of Certification- Earning a professional certification not only validates your skills but also enhances your employability. Here are the major benefits you gain:

 Practical, Job-Ready Skills – Our certifications are designed to equip you with real-world, hands-on skills that match current industry demands — helping you become employment-ready from day one.

 Lifetime Validity – Your certification is valid for a lifetime — no renewals or expirations. It serves as a permanent proof of your skills and training.

 Lifetime Certificate Verification – Employers and institutions can verify your certification anytime through a secure and reliable verification system — adding credibility to your qualifications.

 Industry-Aligned Certification –All certifications are developed in consultation with industry experts to ensure that what you learn is current, relevant, and aligned with market needs.

 Preferred by Employers – Candidates from ISO-certified institutes are often prioritized by recruiters due to their exposure to standardized, high-quality training.

 Free Job Assistance Based on Your Career Interests – Receive personalized job assistance and career guidance in your preferred domain, helping you land the right role faster.

Syllabus:

Introduction to Strategic Finance: Concept of Strategic Finance and Its Importance, Role of Financial Management in Business Strategy, Key Financial Performance Indicators, Financial Decision-Making Process, Relationship Between Finance and Business Strategy, Risk and Return Trade-Off in Strategic Finance, Role of CFO in Strategic Financial Planning, Corporate Finance vs. Strategic Finance, Impact of Financial Markets on Business Strategy, Emerging Trends in Strategic Finance.

Financial Planning and Budgeting: Importance of Financial Planning in Organizations, Steps in the Financial Planning Process, Types of Budgets and Their Role in Strategic Decision-Making, Capital Budgeting and Investment Decisions, Zero-Based Budgeting vs. Traditional Budgeting, Budget Variance Analysis and Cost Control, Forecasting Techniques in Budgeting, Long-Term vs. Short-Term Financial Planning, Role of Financial Models in Planning, Case Studies on Effective Financial Planning.

Cost Management and Control: Understanding Cost Structures and Their Impact on Finance, Cost Reduction Strategies in Business, Fixed and Variable Cost Analysis, Cost-Volume-Profit (CVP) Analysis, Activity-Based Costing (ABC) and Its Applications, Standard Costing and Variance Analysis, Target Costing and Life Cycle Costing, Lean Management and Cost Optimization, Role of Cost Control in Profit Maximization, Case Studies on Cost Management Techniques.

Corporate Financial Reporting and Analysis: Importance of Financial Reporting in Decision-Making, Understanding Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L, Cash Flow), Ratio Analysis for Financial Performance Evaluation, Common Size and Trend Analysis of Financial Statements, Earnings Management and Its Impact on Reporting, IFRS vs. GAAP – Key Differences, Role of Corporate Governance in Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Fraud and Detection Techniques, Interpretation of Annual Reports, Case Studies on Financial Reporting Issues.

Working Capital and Liquidity Management: Concept of Working Capital and Its Importance, Determining Optimal Working Capital Levels, Cash Flow Management and Liquidity Planning, Receivables and Inventory Management, Working Capital Financing Options, Credit Policy and Its Impact on Liquidity, Trade Credit and Supply Chain Financing, Treasury Management and Cash Forecasting, Techniques to Improve Cash Conversion Cycle, Case Studies on Efficient Working Capital Management.

Investment Decisions and Capital Structure: Importance of Investment Decisions in Corporate Finance, Capital Structure Theories and Financing Mix, Debt vs. Equity Financing – Advantages and Disadvantages, Cost of Capital and Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC), Financial Leverage and Its Impact on Profitability, Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM), Dividend Policy and Shareholder Wealth Maximization, Mergers, Acquisitions, and Investment Strategies, Financial Restructuring and Its Impact, Case Studies on Capital Structure Decisions.

💼 Career Options After Certificate in Strategic Finance and Control

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1️⃣ Financial Controller

Role:

• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, internal controls, audits, and financial compliance.

• Work directly with senior management to align financial planning with business strategy.

Industries:
MNCs, manufacturing, BFSI, IT, healthcare, infrastructure companies

Salary Range:
₹60,000 – ₹2,00,000/month
₹7.2 LPA – ₹24 LPA

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2️⃣ Strategic Financial Analyst

Role:

• Conduct business and financial analysis to support strategic decisions like mergers, acquisitions, market entry, or cost optimization.

Industries:
Consulting firms, investment banks, corporate strategy teams, private equity

Salary Range:
₹40,000 – ₹1,50,000/month
₹4.8 LPA – ₹18 LPA

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3️⃣ Business Finance Manager

Role:

• Partner with different departments to create budgets, manage cash flows, analyze profitability, and guide strategic investments.

Industries:
Retail, FMCG, e-commerce, telecom, IT, logistics

Salary Range:
₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000/month
₹6 LPA – ₹18 LPA

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4️⃣ Risk Management Analyst

Role:

• Identify, analyze, and mitigate financial risks such as market, credit, and operational risks that affect business stability.

Industries:
Banking, insurance, investment management, consulting

Salary Range:
₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000/month
₹4.8 LPA – ₹14.4 LPA

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5️⃣ Cost Controller / Cost Accountant

Role:

• Monitor and control costs, optimize resource utilization, perform cost analysis, and implement cost-saving strategies.

Industries:
Manufacturing, construction, infrastructure, energy, healthcare

Salary Range:
₹35,000 – ₹1,00,000/month
₹4.2 LPA – ₹12 LPA

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6️⃣ Internal Auditor (Strategic Focus)

Role:

• Conduct internal audits focused on strategic compliance, financial efficiency, internal controls, and process improvements.

Industries:
Big 4 auditing firms, large corporates, MNCs, PSUs

Salary Range:
₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000/month
₹4.8 LPA – ₹14.4 LPA

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7️⃣ Treasury Analyst

Role:

• Manage liquidity, cash flow, working capital, and optimize company’s capital structure for long-term stability.

Industries:
Banking, NBFCs, corporates, investment funds

Salary Range:
₹35,000 – ₹1,00,000/month
₹4.2 LPA – ₹12 LPA

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8️⃣ Budget Analyst

Role:

• Prepare and manage organizational budgets, forecast revenue and expenses, and analyze variances for strategic adjustments.

Industries:
Government, PSUs, corporates, NGOs, educational institutions

Salary Range:
₹30,000 – ₹80,000/month
₹3.6 LPA – ₹9.6 LPA

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9️⃣ Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Role:

• Conduct financial modeling, scenario planning, long-term financial forecasting, and present financial reports to top management.

Industries:
IT, pharma, BFSI, infrastructure, consulting

Salary Range:
₹50,000 – ₹1,50,000/month
₹6 LPA – ₹18 LPA

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🔟 Management Accountant

Role:

• Help management with financial decision-making through cost analysis, margin analysis, and financial feasibility studies.

Industries:
All sectors: manufacturing, retail, IT, energy, BFSI

Salary Range:
₹40,000 – ₹1,20,000/month
₹4.8 LPA – ₹14.4 LPA

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