OVERVIEW
Build practical finance skills for the workplace.
The programme moves from accounting fundamentals into the practical skills used in finance teams: financial statements, Excel, reconciliations, costing, budgeting, management reporting, data analysis and AI-enabled finance workflows.
Instructor-Led
60 Hours
Self-Paced
40 Hours
Career Accelerator
9 Hours
MODULES
A career-focused learning experience beyond academics
Module 1: Practical Accounting & Financial Statements
- Accounting cycle fundamentals
- P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
- Transaction and ledger concepts
- Month-end reporting concepts
Applied output: Prepare and interpret a basic set of financial statements.
Module 2: Excel for Accounting & Finance
- Excel functions for finance
- Reconciliations
- Pivot tables and financial analysis
- MIS and dashboard concepts
Applied output: Create an Excel-based finance reporting workbook.
Module 3: Costing, Budgeting & Business Finance
- Cost accounting
- Budget preparation
- Variance analysis
- Working capital and business finance
Applied output: Prepare a budget and variance analysis.
Module 4: AI, Data & Automation in Finance
- AI-assisted financial analysis
- Automated reporting concepts
- Finance data analysis
- Controls, verification and responsible AI
Applied output: Design an AI-enabled finance reporting workflow.
Module 5: Management Reporting Capstone
- Financial data preparation
- Performance analysis
- Management dashboard
- Commentary and recommendations
Applied output: Portfolio-ready monthly management reporting pack.
Structured Self-Paced Learning: 40 Hours
Approximately 8 hours of guided self-paced learning accompanies each module. Activities may include digital learning content, tool practice, guided exercises, case studies, quizzes/knowledge checks, assignments, applied reading and progressive development of the final project.
Career Relevance
what to expect
Possible Learning & Career Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the programme, learners will be able to:
- Accounting & Finance Fundamentals: Understand core accounting, finance and financial-statement concepts.
- Cost & Management Accounting: Apply foundational costing, budgeting and performance-analysis concepts to business decisions.
- Financial Analysis – Interpret financial information to assess business performance and financial position.
- Banking & Finance Knowledge: Understand foundational principles of banking, financial services and business finance.
- Excel & Quantitative Skills: Apply spreadsheet, statistical and quantitative techniques to finance-related tasks.
- Management Reporting: Organise financial information into reports, dashboards and decision-relevant insights.
- AI & Data Analysis for Finance: Use AI and data-analysis concepts to improve financial analysis, reporting and productivity.
- Applied Finance Experience: Prepare and interpret a practical management reporting and financial-analysis exercise.
Career Outcomes
The programme develops practical capabilities relevant to roles including:
- Accounts Executive: Support accounting records, reconciliations and routine financial reporting.
- Finance Executive: Support budgeting, reporting, analysis and financial operations.
- Junior Financial Analyst: Analyse financial information and support business decision-making.
- MIS / Reporting Associate: Prepare financial and management reports and monitor performance indicators.
- Banking / Finance Operations Associate: Support operational processes within banking and financial-services organisations.
fees (EXclusive of gst)
₹1,00,000 + 18% GST
Admissions
How to apply?
Indian students applying for programmes at LSBF India are required to complete the prescribed admission formalities in accordance with the programme requirements. Prospective applicants may submit an enquiry through our official application channels or connect directly with our admissions team for personalised guidance on programme selection, eligibility criteria, documentation, and next steps.
Our dedicated team is committed to supporting you at every stage of your journey, from application submission to final enrolment- ensuring a smooth and seamless admissions experience.
Online Application
Complete the online application form and upload the required documents.
Application Evaluation
The admissions team evaluates your eligibility and application profile.
Offer of Enrolment
Eligible applicants receive an official admission offer from the programme team.
Fee Payment & Confirmation
Complete the fee payment to confirm your enrolment and secure your seat
