Managing Budgets in the Public and Non Profit Sector

This course will assist managers in monitoring and controlling budgets. It focuses on the importance of delivering objectives with the funds available; and achieving value for money. We provide budget holders with tools and techniques to manage budgets effectively; particularly if they have a non-finance background. We explain terminology; and set out best practice processes and procedures; and provide ideas to manage more difficult budgets. We also cover basic monitoring techniques such as variance analysis; commitment accounting; projecting outturns; and budget drivers. This comprehensive course is designed to develop skills and knowledge in this most important area.