Chief Financial Officer

Programme
8 Months | Online

Develop a Strategic Mindset, Drive Value

Creation & Lead as an Influential CFO

Transform With Mode of Learning

Masterclasses By CXO Leadership Earn Most Coveted Blended
Marquee CXOs Coaching Executive Alumni
Status
CFO Role: Industry Outlook
When change is the only constant, the realm of responsibilities for a Chief
Financial Officer (CFO) is ever-evolving, too. During this era of dramatic
changes, especially the post-Covid phase, CFO responsibilities have grown
in essential areas like Investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and digital
transformations. CFOs today not only play a crucial role in navigating the
financial performance of an organisation but are also expected to be
thorough in framing business strategies and securing sustainable growth.

Their job involves:

Regularly Managing
Financial Risks

CFO’s focus has shifted

Investigating for
toward crisis management Compliance in Each
and away from longer-term Decision, Budgeting, etc
responsibilities such as
strategic leadership,
Determining
organisational change, and Market Volatility
finance capabilities.

-McKinsey Global Survey Working out Investment

Opportunities and dealing
with Reliability Issues

of high-performing CFOs embrace digital

80% transformation to reduce manual tasks and errors,

focusing on strategic value creation.

of CFOs say economic disruption is 2023’s biggest

75%
challenge. The C-suite has relied heavily on CFOs in
recent years to help lead in times of economic
turbulence.

of CFOs in fast-growing companies invest

71% heavily in finance process improvements and

digital transformation.
Transition From the Traditional to
Contemporary CFOs
A thriving business relies on a proficient finance team. Transitioning to
today's CFO, your role involves overseeing and bolstering the finance
function while collaborating with external financial experts who grasp the
company's objectives and operations.

Let’s look into distinguishing

aspects that separate traditional CFOs
from modern CFOs

Traditional CFOs
Modern CFOs
Maintaining
Accuracy of Acquiring
Accounting Data Additional Skills in
Compliance Leadership Skills

Financial Reporting Strategy and Growth

Risk Management Financial Technology

Change Management
Overview of the CFO Programme
Indian School of Business, has introduced a modern-age Chief Financial
Officer Programme to chart your leadership skills to a higher level. A blended
programme of 8 months will teach you to manage day-to-day finance
operations effectively, be strategic to enable business growth, steward
adherence to financial regulations and catalyse innovation.

Learn to lead with integrity and purpose in today's intricate and volatile
business environment.

Programme Outcomes

Adapt to evolving CFO Navigate global economic

01. responsibilities, lead teams,

quantify business objectives,
02. challenges, assess risks, and
make informed financial
and excel in negotiations decisions internationally

Master financial statement Optimise capital structures,

03. analysis, ratio interpretation,

forecasting, and budgeting
04. cost of capital, investment
decisions, working capital, and
for effective decision-making dividend strategies

Drive inorganic growth, Explore the dynamic world of

05. negotiate M&A deals,

conduct due diligence, and
06. corporate governance, risk
management, and financial
manage post-integration markets through our tailored
challenges programme agenda

Manage financial risk, Understand Fintech trends,

07. treasury, regulations, and

cybersecurity effectively
08. business models, and
innovations transforming
finance

Apply change management, Harness financial analytics, AI,

09. and agile leadership for

effective stakeholder
10. and technology for
data-driven decision-making
management and digital transformation
Programme Highlights
Focused on C-Suite Transitioning
The curriculum is curated to include the latest trends in business,
leadership and strategy through various engaging learning
experiences to enable aspiring CFOs with the requisite skills to lead
in this age of disruption.

Learn From Experts

Indian School of Business is at the forefront of academic research
in the country, and its faculty are actively consulted by government
and regulatory bodies for policymaking. Teaching faculty at ISB are
highly sought by industry for driving innovation and change
management.

Earn Executive Alumni Status

Upon successful course completion, learners will be eligible to join
ISB Executive Education distinguished Executive Alumni Network,
where they can avail benefits like the official alumni portal, the
nearest alumni chapter and invitations to alumni events.

Blended Learning
The key highlight of this CFO programme is its blended learning
experience, which allows learners to intensify their learning through
self-paced pre-recorded videos from world-prominent faculty,
masterclasses from marquee CXOs and office hours with industry
experts.

Leadership Coaching
The programme includes leadership coaching as a bonus with
personalised coaching solutions to help existing and aspiring CFOs
transition into influential C-Suite professionals, thus helping them
acclimatise into the CFO office.

Universally Recognised
Global brands exclusively recognise the Indian School of Business
for the premium learning experience and rich academic expertise
it brings. It is authenticated by being ranked in the top 50 globally
for executive education programmes.
ISB Executive Alumni Status
Upon successful completion of this programme, learners will be eligible to
gain ISB's Executive Alumni Status having a wide range of benefits like:

Acquire ISB Executive Access various ISB

Education Alumni resources such as
Credentials, including podcasts, newsletters,
an ISB Email ID research reports, and more

Enjoy continued learning Benefit from preferential

& networking opportunities pricing, featuring a
through the ISB Executive substantial 20% discount
Education Network Group on programme fees for ISB
on LinkedIn Executive Education offerings

Gain access to the Receive exclusive invitations

dedicated ISB Executive to online and offline events,
Education support team for such as webinars, conferences,
any doubts & clarifications & master classes

Receive an outstanding
opportunity to be a Guest
Speaker at ISB Executive
Education events

Disclaimer: All activities and research resources for ISB Executive Education alumni are handled by ISB Executive Education.
Whenever there are any events or webinars held, they will inform the alumni community of the same.
Events take place yearly basis availability of resources & are subject to change.
 Let’s Walk Through Your
Learning Journey

Understanding
the CFO Role
Looking at the
Big Picture: Indian
Business Landscape,
Micro & Macro
Economics

Reviewing
Corporate Finance
From the Lens
of a CFO

CFO’s Guide to
Evaluating and
Mastering Managing Risk
the Fundamentals:
Treasury, Accounting,
Audit & Legal
Compliance

CFO’s Role in
Facilitating Growth:
Fund Raising, Mergers
& Acquisitions

Visionary CFO
Learning Experience

Pedagogy

32
Weeks Pre-recorded
4
Live sessions with
5+
Case Studies
Lectures* ISB Faculty

5
Masterclasses
Leadership Weekly Office Hours
Coaching for CXOs with Industry Experts
by Marquee CXOs

Evaluation Rubric

In-Video
Assignments
Assessments

Mid & End Term

Capstone Project
Assessments

Disclaimer
• This programme is self-paced and will have limited live faculty interactions.

• The faculty will not be a part of the live weekly office hours sessions. Our curated panel of subject-matter
experts will be conducting these sessions.

• There are 4 Live sessions with the faculty during the programme. Date and time for the same will be
communicated at batch launch.

• Assessments and evaluations are graded by a panel of experts approved by the institute. The institute has the
final say on the grade awarded.
Curriculum
This programme combines ISB’s leadership education expertise with
Imarticus’ competence in offering learners with future-focused,
outcome-oriented learning experiences.

Module 1 Changing Role of the CFO

▪ Historical and current trends in the CFO role

▪ Future trends and challenges in the CFO's office
▪ Effective communication with stakeholders
▪ Building and leading high-performing teams
▪ Quantifying business objectives and metrics through 01
ROE, PE, EVA, etc. Masterclass
▪ Negotiation Theories: Useful while dealing with banks, The CFO Role
auditors, and various stakeholder - Then, and Now

▪ Balanced scorecard for decision making

Module 2 Global Economics for a CFO

▪ Global economic imbalances

▪ Challenges of international business and finance
▪ International monetary system & impact on interest rates & exchange rates
▪ Macroeconomic trends & corporate finance decisions
▪ Macro economic indicators that impact corporate financial affairs
▪ Recurring global & domestic economic events a CFO should watch
▪ International financial markets and financing choices

Module 3 Financial Planning & Analysis

▪ Financial statement analysis for CFOs

▪ Accounting red flags that analysts or rating agencies watch out for
▪ Forecasting and variance analysis for tracking KPI
▪ Budgeting process and best practices
▪ Forecasting methodologies and techniques
▪ Developing accurate financial projections
Module 4 Strategic Corporate Finance

▪ Capital structures
▪ Financing growth
▪ Cost of capital
▪ Capital budgeting
▪ Project valuation
02
Masterclass
▪ Investment decisions rule Exercise in valuing
▪ Working capital decisions a non-listed
private company
▪ Dividend decisions

Module 5 M&A and Business Valuation

▪ Inorganic growth levers for the CFO

▪ Role in M&A and other corporate actions
▪ Exchange ratio
▪ Takeover defences
▪ Negotiation
▪ Comprehensive due diligence process
▪ Deal structuring & pricing
▪ Financing M&A transactions
03
Masterclass
▪ Pre-deal and post-integration challenges CFOs role in
▪ Risk management in M&A IPO Management

▪ Hedging strategies

Module 6 Corporate Governance & Regulatory Requirements

▪ Role of board and audit committee

▪ Building effective frameworks for how risk is perceived &
managed by firm
▪ Risk governance: set of policies, procedures, roles, and
responsibilities
▪ Managing investor relations 04
Masterclass
▪ Financial market & regulatory landscape
Investor Reporting
▪ Crisis management for effective response and resolution
& Relations
▪ Data privacy, sustainability and impact of ESG
 Module 7 Corporate Risk Management

▪ Financial risk management - market, credit, liquidity, operational

▪ Treasury management for multinationals
▪ Regulations and their impact on treasury management
▪ Tools to measure and manage Risk
▪ Asset liability management and liquidity management
▪ Information security and threat assessment

Module 8 Fintech

▪ Introduction to fintech
▪ Fintech business models and ecosystem 05
Masterclass
▪ Trade finance using blockchain
Staying abreast
▪ Lending tech with the
▪ Cross border payments ever-evolving
Fintech
▪ Supply chain finance landscape

Module 9 Leadership Development and Talent Management

▪ Change management in leadership and new initiatives

▪ Managing stakeholders across C-Suite positions in multi-jurisdictional
organisations
▪ Leading future of work and second level of leadership
▪ Agile leadership

Module 10 Digital Transformation and Analytics

▪ Financial analytics and dashboarding

▪ Technologies used for building an agile decision making ecosystem
▪ Role of AI in data-centric decision making

Case Studies On
Academic Director

Apoorva Javadekar
Assistant Professor, Finance

He is the faculty in department of finance

at the Indian School of Business. Before this
role, he held the position of Research
Director at the Centre for Advanced
Financial Research and Learning (CAFRAL),
an organisation entirely funded by the
Reserve Bank of India (RBI), from July 2016
to January 2019.

Dr. Javadekar's policy research has been

featured in the RBI Mint Street Memo, and
has made multiple presentations to the
Monetary Policy Committee. His academic
research expertise spans various areas,
including mutual funds, asset pricing,
international economics, and banking.

In 2018, he was a visiting faculty member at

ISB, teaching courses for PhD and PGP
students. Additionally, Dr. Javadekar
actively contributes to newspaper Op-eds
for publications such as Mint, Financial
Express, and Economic Times.
Meet the Expert Faculty

Hariom Manchiraju
Associate Professor, Accounting

He is a faculty member in the Accounting Department at the

Indian School of Business. He holds a PhD and MBA from the
State University of New York – Buffalo, an MFM from Sri Satya
Sai University, India, and a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce
from Osmania University, India. His research focuses on the
role of accounting information in capital markets, financial
forecasting, executive compensation, and corporate
governance. He teaches financial accounting, including
financial statement analysis for MBAs & advanced financial
accounting for senior undergraduates.

Shashwat Alok
Associate Professor, Finance

He is a faculty member at ISB's Finance Department since

2013 with a Ph.D. in Finance from Washington University,
directs the Digital Identity Research Initiative. His research
delves into corporate finance's impact on emerging markets,
encompassing law, government policy, and institutions. He
also examines financial inclusion, capital allocation,
alternative data, Fintech, and climate change. Prof.Alok is
widely recognised, securing prestigious grants, presenting at
international conferences, and publishing in leading
academic journals. His work is cited in influential reports and
featured in major Indian media outlets.
Meet the Expert Faculty

Shekar Tomar
Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy

He is a faculty in the Department of Assistant Public Policy

and Economics at ISB, earned his Ph.D. from Toulouse
School of Economics in 2017. He served as a Research
Economist at RBI from 2017 to 2019. His research specialises
in macroeconomics, trade, and finance, with a firm reliance
on micro-data for macro-level insights. During his tenure at
RBI, he made notable contributions to policy efforts related
to monetary policy and trade matters in India.

Nandkishore Doreswamy
Adjunct Professor (Practice), Marketing

He is a seasoned global executive and inspirational global

executive and inspirational leader is a Visiting Faculty at the
Indian School of Business, Nandu boasts 34+ years of
exceptional leadership experience in diverse environments,
including NESTLE, where he served as an Executive Board
Director for Asia, Oceania & Africa as well as Global CEO for
Nestlé Nutrition worldwide. His expertise encompasses crisis
management, transforming traditional businesses with
tech-driven innovation, coaching in the tech-led and sharing
economy era, global operations, consumer engagement
through cutting-edge marketing strategies, and a strong
commitment to corporate social responsibility. Nandu
actively applies his knowledge to steer companies through
our rapidly evolving landscape.
Programme Certificate
ISB Executive Education encourges its participants to have high intellectual
rigour and intent to learn to complete the programme. Participants will
benefit by attending all sessions of a given course. Candidates will qualify for
successful completion only upon fulfilling the attendance and course
evaluation criteria.

*Certificate images are for illustrative purposes only and may be subject to change at the discretion of ISB without notice.

Programme Audience

Senior finance Legacy CFOs CXOs aspiring for

executives upskilling for modern strategic
transitioning into CFO responsibilities understanding of
CFO role finance function
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum education requirement:
UG Qualification (Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent)

Preferred: Two-year Master's Degree from a recognised University with

50% aggregate marks.

Work experience: Minimum of 10 years post-completion of qualifying

education.

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Registration fee:  50,000 + GST

Fee Structure 1st Instalment:  95000 + GST

Total Fee 2nd Instalment:  95000 + GST

 5,00,000 + GST 3rd Instalment:  95000 + GST

4th Instalment:  95000 + GST

5th Instalment:  70000 + GST

Note: Includes  5000 + GST as non-refundable application fee

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