Introduction to Financial planning

About this event

Who should attend?

This programme is designed primarily for local authority corporate finance staff engaged in the financial planning process for their organisation. It is also beneficial for those seeking to expand their understanding of the challenges affecting local authority budgets and how improved financial planning can support more informed decision-making.

How will you benefit from attending?

Attendees will benefit from:

• A better understanding of the external and political issues currently placing a strain on local authority budgets
• An awareness of those statutory service areas which are causing cost pressures for local authorities and why managing these areas is key to financial sustainability
• A look at how effective strategic planning can help provide the framework behind your medium-term financial plan and how this plan should be used to inform and support the organisations financial decision-making process
• An understanding of the roles and responsibilities behind setting a balanced budget and the steps that authorities must take if they are unable to do so

CPD hours

This carries six CPD hours.