Lean Finance

Applying lean and six sigma methods to the finance function

Course level

Specialist

Delegates

Finance directors and CFOs, financial controllers and accountants who are involved in sponsoring, planning and delivering Finance transformation projects and continuous improvement in Finance.

Course Content

• Introduction to lean and six sigma and the concepts underpinning them
• How to identify what Finance customers want and link that directly into the process design and performance measures
• The concept of waste and how it applies to the work that the finance function performs
• Methods to eliminate error and control risk in processes
• Methods to reduce the time taken to complete processes especially the close process
• Methods to establish demand-pull processes and thereby improve their supervision, reduce work in process and eliminate backlogs
• Methods to minimise process complexity and thereby reduce error and improve turnaround times and control
• The design of lean projects to ensure rapid, on-time delivery of project deliverables.

Learning outcomes include obtaining a greater understanding of:

• The benefits to be gained by using lean and six sigma methodologies
• How to apply lean and six sigma from numerous case studies developed from the presenter’s extensive experience in using these methods in Finance in the financial services, manufacturing, retail and utilities industries
• How to use the core lean and six sigma tools to deliver quicker, better and cheaper Finance processes
• How to design and do lean projects that deliver benefits quickly.

"A CPD certificate of completion will be provided by BPP Professional Education Limited upon request, following attendance."

Course Dates

Location	Dates	Time	Availability
London	08 Dec 2020	9:30 AM - 5:00 PM	Spaces	Book Now