Overview:
Presenting financial information is one of the most high-profile things a finance professional does – and one of the areas where many feel least confident. Whether presenting to a board, a senior leadership team or operational colleagues, the ability to engage your audience and deliver financial content with clarity and impact is a critical skill.
This practical course addresses the specific challenges of presenting financial information, from board presentations to team briefings. You will learn techniques to manage nerves, structure content for maximum impact, use visual aids effectively, and handle questions with assurance. You will leave with the confidence and tools to present financial information that informs, persuades and inspires.
Who is this course for?
This course is designed for finance professionals who present financial information and want to do so with greater confidence and impact. It is also suitable for:
- Finance business partners who regularly present to senior stakeholders
- Finance managers and analysts who need to present reports or findings to non-finance audiences
- Finance Directors or Controllers preparing for board-level presentations
- Any finance professional who wants to manage nerves and present with greater confidence
By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:
- Structure financial presentations for maximum clarity and audience engagement
- Apply practical techniques to manage presentation nerves effectively
- Use visual aids and data visualisation to support and enhance their message
- Handle difficult questions from senior audiences with confidence and composure
- Adapt their delivery style to different audiences and presentation settings
- Leave a lasting, positive impression in every presentation they give
Speaker:
Nicola London
She is a freelance trainer and personal and professional coach with 24 years in financial services operations at Deutsche Bank, Merrill Lynch and Bankers Trust. Since 2015 she has delivered training in personal development, management and leadership
Nicola specialises in personal development, management and leadership training, and coaches individuals and groups to build confidence, gain clarity and extend their comfort zone. Her workshops are interactive: she takes a keen interest in each participant and encourages everyone to take part.
Before training full time, Nicola spent 24 years in operations roles in the City of London. As Operations Manager and Capacity Programme Manager at Deutsche Bank, she delivered training and workshops across global locations. At Merrill Lynch she managed fixed income operations, including the migration of trade capture and processing to Bloomberg. Her finance background means she understands the presentations finance professionals give: explaining numbers, making a case and handling questions from senior stakeholders.