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Chief Financial Officer Programme - Batch No. 4

Attain the Pinnacle of Financial Leadership

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8 months

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Blended Learning

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About the Chief Financial Officer Programme

The Chief Financial Officer Programme from the Indian School of Business, is the perfect path to take your financial leadership skills to the next level. This 8-month unified programme will teach you to think prudently, shape a high-performing team, and lead growth effectively. In today's composite and dynamic business framework, you will also learn to lead with integrity and purpose.

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Formulated for C-Suite Transition

The curriculum is grouped to cover the recent trends in business, leadership and strategy through various experiential learning experiences to enable CFOs with the requisite skills to lead in this age of revolution.

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Gain Expertise from Excellent Faculty

ISB is at the forefront of academic research in the country, with faculty actively conferred by government and regulatory bodies for policymaking. The industry highly seeks faculty of ISB for innovation and expediting change management.

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Build Your Social Net Worth

ISB Executive Education's flagship CFO Programme catapults learners to the pinnacle of financial leadership, attracts experts across domain, sector and geographies. This programme allows participants to network with like minded CXOs and Industry leaders to build your social networth.

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Blended Learning

The highlight of this programme is its blended learning experience, which allows learners to reinforce their learning through self-paced pre-recorded videos from outstanding faculty, masterclasses from marquee CXOs and office hours sessions from subject-matter-experts.

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Avail Leadership Coaching

The programme includes leadership coaching as a complementary aspect with personalised coaching solutions to help existing CXOs and prospective CFOs transition into influential C-Suite professionals, thus helping them acculturate into the CFO office.

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Globally Recognised

Global brands universally recognise the Indian School of Business for their premium learning experience and abundant academic expertise it brings. It is vindicated by being ranked in the top 50 globally for executive education programmes.

Attributes of Modern CFOs

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Strategic Thinker

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Data-Driven Decision Maker

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Risk Manager

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People Leader

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Innovation Enabler

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Change Manager

ISB Executive Alumni Status

Getting access to the ISB Executive Alumni status entails the following benefits:

ISB Executive Alumni Credentials: ISB Email ID

Access to ISB Resources like: Podcasts, newsletters, research reports and more

Learning and Networking opportunities via ISB Executive Education Network Group on LinkedIn

Preferential pricing with 20% discount on programme fee on ISB Executive Education programmes

Access to ISB Executive Education support team

Exclusive invitations to Online and Offline events like Webinars, Conferences, and Master Classes, amongst others

Opportunity to be a Guest Speaker at ISB Executive 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 be informing the alumni community of the same. Events take place yearly basis availability of resources & is subject to change.

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What Makes ISB Exceptional?

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Programme Curriculum

This Programme blends ISB’s leadership education expertise with Imarticus’ competence in providing learners with future-focused, outcome-oriented learning experiences.

Adapt to evolving CFO responsibilities, lead teams, quantify business objectives, and excel in negotiations
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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 the business objective - metrics - ROE / PE / EVA etc

Negotiation Theories: Useful while dealing with banks, auditors, and various stakeholder

Balanced Scorecard for Decision Making

Masterclass 1 : The CFO Role – Then, and Now

Navigate global economic challenges, assess risks, and make informed financial decisions internationally
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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

Master financial statement analysis, ratio interpretation, forecasting, and budgeting for effective decision-making
Topics

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

Optimize capital structures, cost of capital, investment decisions, working capital, and dividend strategies
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Capital Structure

Financing Growth

Cost of Capital

Capital Budgeting, Project Valuation, Investment Decision rules

Working Capital Management

Dividend Decision

Masterclass 2 : Exercise in valuing a non-listed private company

Drive inorganic growth, negotiate M&A deals, conduct due diligence, and manage post-integration challenges
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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

Pre-deal and Post-integration challenges

Risk Management in M&A- Hedging Strategies

Masterclass 3 : CFOs role in IPO Management

Explore the dynamic world of corporate governance, risk management, and financial markets through our tailored programme agenda
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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

Financial Market & Regulatory Landscape

Crisis Management for Effective Response and Resolution

Data privacy, Sustainability and impact of ESG

Masterclass 4 : Investor Reporting & Relations

Manage financial risk, treasury, regulations, and cybersecurity effectively
Topics

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

Understand Fintech trends, business models, and innovations transforming finance
Topics

Introduction to Fintech

Fintech Business Models and Ecosystem

Trade Finance using Blockchain

Lending Tech

Cross Border Payments

Supply Chain Finance

Masterclass 5 : Staying abreast with the ever-evolving Fintech landscape

Apply change management, and agile leadership for effective stakeholder management
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Change Management in Leadership and new initiatives

Managing Stakeholders across C-Suite positions in multi-jurisdictional organizations

Leading Future of Work and Second Level of Leadership

Agile Leadership

Harness financial analytics, AI, and technology for data-driven decision-making and digital transformation
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Financial Analytics and Dashboarding

Technologies used for building an agile decision making ecosystem

Role of AI in data-centric decision making

Capstone Project

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Know More About ISB

Indian School of Business (ISB) through its Executive Education is dedicated to equipping executives with the necessary skills, mindsets, and valuable networks to effectively manage and lead in the ever-evolving business landscape while attaining their unique personal and professional objectives. In contrast to many prominent international business schools, ISB stands out by cultivating robust intellectual capital and an extensive collection of case studies that delve into critical issues faced by organisations and leaders in both advanced and emerging markets.

The ISB faculty comprises distinguished academics with deep domain expertise, drawing from extensive research, real-world involvement, and substantial teaching experience gained at esteemed global business institutions. ISB's Executive Education programmes are known for their distinct teaching methodologies and a rigorous and stimulating learning environment that pushes participants to expand their learning boundaries beyond their beliefs.

Academic Director

Apoorva Javadekar

Assistant Professor, Finance

He is a 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.

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Faculty Spotlight

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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...See More

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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, governm...See More

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Shekar Tomar

Assistant Professor, Economics and Public Policy

He is a faculty in the Department of 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 specializes in macroeconomics, trade, and finance, with ...See More

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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 ...See More

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Sanjay Kallapur

Professor, Accounting

He is a faculty member in the Accounting Department at ISB. He earned his PhD in Business Economics from Harvard Business School. He is professionally qualified as a Fellow Member of the Institute of Cost Accountants of India (FCMA). He was the first person from...See More

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N.V. Ramanan

Assistant Professor, Accounting

He is an Associate Professor of Accounting at the Indian School of Business. Before joining ISB, he was a faculty member at the University of California, Davis, and SUNY, Binghamton. He has earned a PhD in Accounting from Kellogg School of Management, Northweste...See More

Learning Experience

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5 Masterclasses by Marquee CXOs

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Leadership Coaching for CXOs

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4 Live sessions with ISB Faculty

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32 weeks Pre-recorded Lectures

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5+ case studies

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Weekly Office Hours with Industry Experts

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. 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.

Projects that you will work on

Given below are a list of few indicative case studies that summarize challenges faced by business leaders and strategies to overcome it

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Infosys

Understand the impact of currency fluctuations and practical strategies to hedge against currency risk.

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Reliance

Understand how the company adeptly leveraged a mix of debt and equity to fund its diverse ventures.

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AT&T and Verizon

Examining AT&T and Verizon's financial strategies unveils successes, failures, and pivotal decisions in a dynamic industry.

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PayTM Case Study

Explore Paytm's post-IPO price journey, unveiling insights into digital finance and investment dynamics since its stock debut.

What Certificate Will You Get?

Upon successfully completing this Programme, you’ll earn a Certificate of Successful Completion for the Chief Financial Officer Programme by the Indian School of Business (ISB)

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Admission Process

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Programme Fee Structure

Programme Fee

₹ 5,00,000 + GST
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Instalment Schedule
Amount
Registration Fee
₹ 50,000 + GST
1st Instalment
₹ 95,000 + GST
2nd Instalment
₹ 95,000 + GST
3rd Instalment
₹ 95,000 + GST
4th Instalment
₹ 95,000 + GST
5th Instalment
₹ 70,000 + GST

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

FAQs

About the Programme

The CFO programme provides valuable insights and sharp-focused knowledge enhancement in the finance sector. The programme will prepare the learners to embrace the vibrant Indian economy and stay ahead of technological disruptions, navigate regulatory and policy changes and harness the potential for financial inclusion.

    The programme is tailored to empower professionals in their career journey, from CFOs, high-potential executives transitioning to a CFO role, seasoned professionals in finance, or mid-career finance experts looking to propel their financial capabilities.

    ISB Executive Education seeks participants with high intellectual rigour and intent to learn to complete the programme.

      Learners are evaluated throughout the programme through various activities such as in-video assessments, weekly/bi-weekly assignments, case-based assignments, capstone projects, and mid-term and end-term evaluations.

      Participants will benefit by attending all videos and sessions of this programme. They will qualify for successful completion only after fulfilling the attendance and programme evaluation criteria.

      A special discount offer exists only for a minimum of five nominations. A discount of up to 10% on the programme fee may be offered for bulk nominations of 5 participants or more from a single corporation. However, the extent of the discount will be determined on a case-to-case basis.

        The programme design is well balanced between the day-to-day commitments of the participants and what is expected of executives in a CFO role. The curriculum includes synchronous and asynchronous learning through Case Studies, Working Sessions, and Masterclasses. Our masterclasses from marquee CXOs will help participants relate to the day-to-day functioning of the CFO office under different contexts through a different lens.

          Eligibility

          The minimum education qualification for candidates to apply for this programme is a UG Qualification—either Diploma (10+2+3) or Bachelor's Degree or equivalent (10+2+3) or (10+2+4).

            Candidates with two years of Master's Degree or equivalent from a recognised University (such as UGC, AICTE, DEC, AIU, State Government, etc.) in any discipline with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks are preferred.

            Candidates require a minimum of 10 years of work experience post-completion of the qualifying education mentioned above.

            Admission to this programme involves a rigorous review of the participant's resume and statement of purpose by the ISB Executive Education Admissions team. Only participants with demonstrated fast-track career progression and high learning intent required for CFO roles will be admitted into this programme.

              Selection is by invitation only and on a rolling basis. We generally overbook our batches. In case of an overbooked batch size, applicants in earlier selection rounds who have received their provision offer letters and paid registration fees to block their seats will be preferred over applicants from later selection rounds.

              Fees

              The programme fee has been split into a standardised instalment schedule to facilitate ease of payments for participants.

              However, if you still need to avail yourself of a loan, pleaseget in touchwith our counsellors for more details.

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