Finance for managers

Our “Finance for Managers” program is a short and modular continuing education course in corporate finance provided in Luxembourg!

6 major issues in financial management, divided into 3 blocks to learn financial language, progress in the business world and master financial strategy tools in all circumstances.

Training in English

Introduction | Finance for Managers

Becoming an administrator or manager is not only a promotion but also a role that requires specific skills and knowledge. This is why Sagora has developed “Finance for Managers”, high value-added corporate finance training, provided in Luxembourg, specially designed for executives and business leaders. This program aims to help these professionals understand the financial issues of their organization. Our objective is to provide rigorous training based on practical cases in order to understand financial aspects with a helicopter view. It is better to be approximately right than precisely wrong: a key virtue of the decision-maker.

Finance for managers 2025 Sagora courses

Public

This course in financial management is aimed at working professionals who need to master the financial analytical mechanisms of a company. This course is for decision-makers, directors, managers, executive committee members, investors, marketing directors, business lawyers, project managers and others.

Program content

You can, in fact, register for one or more modules, according to your specific needs. If you do not wish to start from the first module, your teacher will contact you to ensure that you have the necessary prerequisites. To find out more about the content of each module, download the presentation brochure for our corporate finance training or contact us.

  • Learn how to analyse financial statements to better manage your company's resources, and how to present your figures clearly.
  • March 10, 11 and 12, 2025
  • Learn how to use Excel to model your company's finances, manage your budget and plan with precision.
  • April 3 and 4, 2025
  • Learn how to identify the different types of costs and how they influence business performance.
  • April 24 and 25, 2025
  • Find out how to compare projects and choose the mostprofitable ones for your business.
  • May 15 and 16, 2025
  • Learn how to evaluate a company and structure the financing needed in a sound manner to persuade investors.
  • June 5 and 6, 2025

Demystify the process of taking over a business, grasp the issues and various stages involved, understand its fiscal implications,
and prepare for a safe acquisition
.

  • Understand the key stages of an acquisition by making technical terms accessible.
  • Identify the optimal acquisition structure and its financial and tax impacts.
  • Select the best pricing method by moving from a valuation to a sale price.
  • Determine ideal financing options to minimize the buyer's own capital contribution.
  • Understand the tax implications and master protective clauses in the sale agreement.
  • 25, 26 & 27 June 2025

Training objectives

Our goal is to help you master the main areas of financial management. At the end of the program, you will have acquired many skills. Thanks to a programme with unique educational content and a team of seasoned professors with international skills, financial management will no longer have any secrets for you, whatever your personal or professional context. In addition, you will have access to your teacher's private library (before and after the corporate finance training) to easily find all the training materials used during your courses and discussions. By participating, you will have acquired the knowledge necessary to understand the financial state of your business, evaluate, finance and sustain your activity. You will also know how to be confident in front of your interlocutors and a convincing leader in front of your teams, during presentations.

“Managers in a business need to have a holistic view of the business and that includes the ability to engage with the CFO. Not understanding finance can lead to costly, yet avoidable, decisions. Our program helps our participants gain the confidence to navigate the financial world. »
Mathias_Schmit_Sagora—Mathias SCHMIT, Professor of finance and creator of the program

Teachers & trainers

Six professors and trainers, all experienced, in the private and public sectors, will take turns to teach you the “Finance for Managers” program in 6 high added value modules. Find out more about their skills and international experience by clicking here.

Mathias Schmit - Professor of Finance and Academic Director at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles) and founder of Sagora. He is a lecturer on the "Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers", a continuing education programme in finance for non-financial managers run in Luxembourg, "Portfolio Management" and "Risk Management".

Mathias SCHMIT

Founder of Sagora

Professor of finance and Academic Director at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles).
Mathias teaches module 1 « Diagnosis and financial planning ».
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Ghadi Kahil - Lecturer in financial evaluation and accounting at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles). He is a lecturer on the "Analyse financière pour non-financiers" training programme, a continuing education course in finance for non-financial managers held in Luxembourg.

Ghadi KAHIL

Trainer

Lecturer in financial valuation and accounting at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles).
Guadi teaches Module 2 “Budgeting and Financial Planning on Excel”.
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Benjamin Lorent - Professor of Finance and Accounting at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles). He is a lecturer on the "Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers" training programme, a continuing education course in finance for non-financial managers held in Luxembourg.

Benjamin LORENT

Professor of finance

Professor of Finance, Accounting and Academic Director at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles).
Benjamin teaches module 3 « Management control and cost analysis ».
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Jean Laignelot - Experienced consultant at EY Belgium in the Strategy and Transactions department (valuation and financial modelling), Assistant at the Solvay Brussels School for the 'Analysis of Financial Statements' (BA2) and 'Advanced Finance' (MA1) courses, holder of a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering (Solvay Brussels School) and teacher for Sagora Formations.

Jean LAIGNELOT

Trainer

Experienced consultant at EY Belgium in the Strategy and Transactions department (valuation and financial modeling), Holder of a Master's degree and a Bachelor's degree in Management Engineering (Solvay Brussels School)
Jean teaches module 4 « Investment criteria and decisions ».
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Laurent Gheeraert - Professor of Finance and Accounting at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles). He is a lecturer on the "Financial Analysis for Non-Financial Managers" training programme, a continuing education course in finance for non-financial managers held in Luxembourg.

Laurent GHEERAERT

Professor of Finance

Professor of Finance and Accounting at the Solvay Brussels School of Economics and Management (Université Libre de Bruxelles). Academic Director of the Master in Management of Banking and Finance, Hanoi, Vietnam.
Laurent teaches module 5 “Valuation and financing of companies”.
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Arnaud Wala - Experienced consultant at BDO Belgium in the M&A (Mergers and Acquisitions) department, assistant at the Solvay Brussels School for the financial statements analysis and macro/microeconomics courses, holder of a Master's degree in Management Engineering with Great Distinction (Solvay Brussels School), holder of two Bachelor's degrees in Management Engineering and Economics (Solvay Brussels School), studied simultaneously.

Arnaud WALA

Trainer

Double degree in management engineering and economics and master's degree in management engineering (Solvay Brussels School)
Experienced consultant at BDO Belgium in the M&A department.
Assistant at the SB for financial statement analysis and macro/microeconomics courses.
Arnaud teaches module 6 « Business acquisition ».
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Practical arrangements

When ? The next edition will take place between March and June 2025, in its English language version. #finance training luxembourg

How ? The 6 modules of corporate finance training are organized in 3 blocks during this period. You therefore have the choice of participating in the training in its entirety, or only in the module(s) of your choice.

By whom ? Each module will be presented by one of the 6 teachers presented above.

For whom ? Classes are limited to 20 participants in order to guarantee the quality of interactions with teachers.

Or? The training will be held at Tero 17 (17 Rue du Nord, 2229 Ville-Haute Luxembourg)

ModuleTeacher / TrainerDates 2025Price
VAT excl.
Price
VAT incl.
1Financial diagnosis and planningMathias SCHMITMarch 10+11+12€2.400€2.472
2Budgeting & Financial Planning in ExcelGhadi KAHILApril 3+4€1.600€1.648
3Management Control & Cost AnalysisBenjamin LORENTApril 24+25€1.600€1.648
4Investment Criteria and Decision-MakingJean LAIGNELOTMay 15+16€1.600€1.648
5Company Valuation and FinancingLaurent GHEERAERTJune 5+6€1.600€1.648
6Company AcquisitionArnaud WALAJune 25+26+27€2.400€2.472
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