Overview:
A well-written financial report is one of the most powerful tools a finance professional has. Yet too many reports go unread, fail to get to the point or present information in a way that confuses rather than clarifies.
This course covers the structure, style and strategy needed to create professional reports that get read and acted upon. You will learn how to present complex financial information clearly, use data visualisation effectively, and craft narratives that resonate with your readers. Whether you are writing for a board, a management team or an operational audience, you will leave with the skills to make every report count.
Who is this course for:
This course is designed for finance professionals who regularly write reports or want to improve the quality and impact of their written financial communications. It is also suitable for:
- Management accountants and financial analysts who produce regular management information
- Finance business partners who need to write clear, persuasive commentary
- Finance managers presenting information to boards or senior leadership teams
- Any finance professional who wants their written work to be read, understood and acted upon
Learning outcomes:
This course is designed for finance professionals who regularly write reports or want to improve the quality and impact of their written financial communications. It is also suitable for:
- Management accountants and financial analysts who produce regular management information
- Finance business partners who need to write clear, persuasive commentary
- Finance managers presenting information to boards or senior leadership teams
- Any finance professional who wants their written work to be read, understood and acted upon
Speaker
Shazia Saleemi is a leadership development consultant and founder of Amana Partners, with more than 18 years running her own businesses. She designs and delivers practical, mentorship-led training in leadership and professional skills.
Shazia founded Amana Partners in 2008 and works with individuals, leaders and growing organisations on leadership development, change management, team building and career development. Her approach is character-led: she helps participants build the habits and judgement behind strong professional performance. She has delivered corporate training for LCT since 2023.
Alongside her consultancy, Shazia is an Assistant Director at Explore Learning, where her remit includes customer relationship management and data analysis. She previously ran Design Spirit, an international design business, for 16 years, and led a screening team at Milestone Technologies. This mix of business ownership and operational management gives her sessions a practical focus on how professionals organise information, write clearly and present recommendations to decision-makers.