TACKLE STRATEGIC CHALLENGES
Every day, those who work in the Administration, Finance and Control area need to deal with a series of strategic challenges, like using management and business intelligence systems, managing complex international and group relationships, changing national and international accounting principles and managing the cash flow. Keeping skills updated around managerial tools and approaches is turning out to be increasingly important in order to go from being simply accountants and mere agents of decisions taken by others to actual “business partners” of the Top Management.
Within this framework, the course allows approaching the topics that are critical for the function, to coordinate it at best with wide-ranging expertise, in a very pragmatic way. At the same time, those who wish to gain a vertical vision on specific aspects can make use of the meetings with experts and professors on current issues (business analytics, tools for budgeting and the consolidated financial statements, the transfer pricing, management of company re-structuring, cash management, due diligence, just to mention a few).
The course features 3 modules lasting 4 days each, and each is focused on one of the 3 areas described below (Administration, Finance and Control).
It’s possible to enroll for the entire course or for individual modules. Every module features a series of “Bricks”, lectures on fundamental topics for that given area, and “Chats and Views”, occasions on which highly-experienced practitioners will discuss top current topics.
The course ends with a project work for which participants, supported by tutors, will apply the concepts they have learned to a specific company problem.
The teaching approach is “hands-on”, centered around currents issues and based on the discussion of business cases and professional experiences.
For managers and entrepreneurs without an administrative and economic financial background, consult the Finance for non finance manager course page.
Accreditation
Bologna Business School is EQUIS – EFMD Quality Improvement System accredited, one of the most important international quality assessment and continuous improvement systems for Schools of Management and Business Administration.
Franco Visani
Director of Education
franco.visani2@unibo.it
" The Administration, Finance and Control function is nowadays subject to many sources of change: approaches, tools, accounting principles, technologies. Change may be endured, by just complaining about it, or it may be lead, by being aware and well-prepared players. This program aims at creating ‘across-the-board’ and evolved skills for the Administration, Finance and Control function, in order to be true creators and guardians of the company value and be able to grow in one’s own professional journey. "
Structure
The course includes a program divided into 12 classroom days divided into 6 residential of 2 full time days (Friday and Saturday) and a final Project Work day.
The residential units deal with three thematic modules, focused on a mix of lectures, company testimonials, exercises and discussion of real cases.
Company testimonials are provided by:
- Ernst & Young review
- Studio Bacciardi & Partners
- Iconsulting S. P. A.
- Euler Hermes (Allianz Group)
- Banca Intesa
- Doc Finance
For managers and entrepreneurs without an administrative and economic financial background, consult the Finance for non finance manager course page.
COURSES
- Management control models in manufacturing and service companies
- Multidimensional performance assessment systems
- Business Analytics to support the control process
- Budgeting & Reporting process development: conceptual models and business intelligence tools
- Cost accounting models for manufacturing and service companies
- Cost Management initiatives to develop the company value
- The evolution of financial statements in the context of international accounting principles and new national regulations
- Drafting and presenting the group consolidated financial statements
- Management of international and intra-group administration relationships: from commercial relations to transfer pricing
- Due diligence and management interventions to support extraordinary operations
- The management of relationships with auditing companies
- Company financing methods in the different stages of the company life-cycle
- Company assessment and Capital Budgeting
- Risk Management
- Treasury Management (Management of working capital, Cash Pooling, Cash Management)
- Understanding bank ratings and managements of relationships with credit institutions
- Management of credit insurances
- IT tools to manage the treasury
Learning approach
Our courses are characterized by a faculty that brings together very different skills and experiences from the world of business, academia and consulting.
Faculty
Faculty members at Bologna Business School work together offering outstanding teaching standards. An international and interdisciplinary approach is guaranteed by a joint team of distinguished national core professors, adjunct, visiting professors, guest speakers and top managers.
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Stefano Alpi
Client & Advisory Manager
ICONSULTING
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Monica Bartolini
Associate Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Studies
University of Bologna
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Stefano Mengoli
Full Professor of Corporate Finance
University of Bologna
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Angela Montanari
Partner
Yourgroup
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Matteo Mura
Associate Professor of Business and Management Engineering
University of Bologna
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Riccardo Silvi
Full Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Studies
University of Bologna
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Franco Visani
Associate Professor of Business Administration and Accounting Studies
University of Bologna
Alumni
Alessandra Giovagnoli
Business Development & Reporting Business Support Office Gruppo Società Gas Rimini S.p.A.
Management Accounting & Corporate Finance Executive Program, anno 2017, III edizione
"Cuore, Curiosità, Conoscenza e Confronto sono le 4 "C" che alimentano il mio percorso di crescita sia personale che professionale. Partecipare al corso è stata un'esperienza molto positiva, professionalmente stimolante. Lezioni teoriche, case studies e la condivisione dell'esperienza sul campo di CFOs e professionisti mi hanno permesso di approfondire competenze tecniche, apprendere strumenti e tips & tricks, potenziando le mie abilità in ambito di strategia e controllo direzionale, management accounting e corporate finance. I momenti di teamworking e l'analisi di modus operandi in diversi contesti aziendali sono stati una bella occasione di arricchimento a 360 gradi nel mio cammino di crescita."
Roberto Scomparin
Controller Sede Nazionale Conad Soc. Coop.
Management Accounting & Corporate Finance, anno 2017, III edizione
"Teoria, casi pratici, testimonianze, la giusta ricetta per un corso di qualità, il tutto coniugato con docenti preparati, interattivi capaci di adattare le tematiche affrontate in aula alle differenti realtà e complessità aziendali presenti. Questo è quanto ho trovato nel corso Management Accounting di BBS e lo consiglio a chi cerca spunti metodologici e nuovi strumenti per arricchire ed implementare il proprio sistema di controllo di gestione."
Romano De Zuani
Head of Group Controlling, Codognotto Italia
Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo, anno 2020, II edizione
"Vista la mia formazione tecnica e dopo essermi appassionato al mondo Accounting durante un altro master BBS, ho deciso di partecipare a questo corso per approfondire e rafforzare le mie competenze. In tutti gli ambiti (Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo), grazie a spunti sia teorici sia pratici, l'Open Program fornisce strumenti interessanti e preziosi per essere non solo un buon "bean counter" ma anche un vero e proprio business partner, rappresentando un valore aggiunto per la propria attività e di conseguenza per l'azienda. Lo spessore accademico e professionale dei docenti, in primis del Direttore Didattico Franco Visani, è assoluto e rappresenta un plus significativo; l'organizzazione di BBS, grazie al proprio staff, è infine una garanzia."
Networking
Networking takes place between students in the same class, between participants and lecturers, and with students from other courses or previous editions of the same program.
Alumni
Alessandra Giovagnoli
Business Development & Reporting Business Support Office Gruppo Società Gas Rimini S.p.A.
Management Accounting & Corporate Finance Executive Program, anno 2017, III edizione
"Cuore, Curiosità, Conoscenza e Confronto sono le 4 "C" che alimentano il mio percorso di crescita sia personale che professionale. Partecipare al corso è stata un'esperienza molto positiva, professionalmente stimolante. Lezioni teoriche, case studies e la condivisione dell'esperienza sul campo di CFOs e professionisti mi hanno permesso di approfondire competenze tecniche, apprendere strumenti e tips & tricks, potenziando le mie abilità in ambito di strategia e controllo direzionale, management accounting e corporate finance. I momenti di teamworking e l'analisi di modus operandi in diversi contesti aziendali sono stati una bella occasione di arricchimento a 360 gradi nel mio cammino di crescita."
Roberto Scomparin
Controller Sede Nazionale Conad Soc. Coop.
Management Accounting & Corporate Finance, anno 2017, III edizione
"Teoria, casi pratici, testimonianze, la giusta ricetta per un corso di qualità, il tutto coniugato con docenti preparati, interattivi capaci di adattare le tematiche affrontate in aula alle differenti realtà e complessità aziendali presenti. Questo è quanto ho trovato nel corso Management Accounting di BBS e lo consiglio a chi cerca spunti metodologici e nuovi strumenti per arricchire ed implementare il proprio sistema di controllo di gestione."
Romano De Zuani
Head of Group Controlling, Codognotto Italia
Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo, anno 2020, II edizione
"Vista la mia formazione tecnica e dopo essermi appassionato al mondo Accounting durante un altro master BBS, ho deciso di partecipare a questo corso per approfondire e rafforzare le mie competenze. In tutti gli ambiti (Amministrazione, Finanza e Controllo), grazie a spunti sia teorici sia pratici, l'Open Program fornisce strumenti interessanti e preziosi per essere non solo un buon "bean counter" ma anche un vero e proprio business partner, rappresentando un valore aggiunto per la propria attività e di conseguenza per l'azienda. Lo spessore accademico e professionale dei docenti, in primis del Direttore Didattico Franco Visani, è assoluto e rappresenta un plus significativo; l'organizzazione di BBS, grazie al proprio staff, è infine una garanzia."
COMPANIES
Over the years, our partners have been constantly involved in the various activities that make up the structure of our programs. Companies belonging to our network participate in project work and master classes; they actively contribute to introducing guest speakers and organizing company visits. Our partners are our first supporters: they sponsor various scholarships, host internships for students and provide professional opportunities for graduates.
The partner companies of Bologna Business School are:
AEROPORTO G. MARCONI ASSICOOP BOLOGNA METROPOLITANA AUTOMOBILI LAMBORGHINI BOLOGNA FIERE BREVINI POWER TRANSMISSION CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI BOLOGNA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FERRARA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI FORLÌ-CESENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI MODENA CAMERA DI COMMERCIO DI RIMINI CAMST CARPIGIANI GROUP CASSA DI RISPARMIO IN BOLOGNA CONFCOMMERCIO EMILIA ROMAGNA CONFINDUSTRIA EMILIA ROMAGNA COSWELL DATALOGIC DUCATI MOTOR HOLDING ENEL ENGINEERING INGEGNERIA INFORMATICA EXPERT SYSTEM FALORNI FASTWEB FERRARELLE FERRARI FERRETTI GROUP FINALMA FONDAZIONE CARISBO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO CESENA FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI CENTO FONDAZIONE CASSA RISPARMIO DI IMOLA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI CARPI FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI FERRARA FONDAZIONE CASSA DI RISPARMIO DI PADOVA E ROVIGO FONDAZIONE G. MARCONI FONDAZIONE IBM ITALIA FONDAZIONE ISABELLA SERÀGNOLI FONDAZIONE DEL MONTE DI BOLOGNA E RAVENNA FONDAZIONE PER LA COLLABORAZIONE TRA I POPOLI FOOD TREND FOUNDATION FURLA GOOGLE ITALIA GRANAROLO GROUPM GRUPPO COESIA GRUPPO SISTEMA H-ART HSPI HAWORTH HERA HORSA IBM ITALIA IMA ICONSULTING INTESA SAN PAOLO KPMG ADVISORY LABORATORI GUGLIELMO MARCONI LANDI RENZO LEGACOOP BOLOGNA LIGHTHOUSE MANUTENCOOP MAPE MAPS MASAI ITALIA MASERATI MICROSOFT ITALIA MONTENEGRO N.C.H. NUOVI CANTIERI APUANIA OLIDATA ONIT GROUP OPERA SANTA MARIA DEL FIORE PHILIP MORRIS ITALIA POLTRONESOFÀ REGIONE EMILIA-ROMAGNA RICOH S.E.C.I. GRUPPO INDUSTRIALE MACCAFERRI SAP SCS CONSULTING STMICROELECTRONICS SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC SEPS TECHNOGYM TEUCO THE BOSTON CONSULTING GROUP TOYOTA MATERIAL HANDLING ITALIA TREVI GROUP UMBERTO CESARI UNICREDIT UNIEURO UNINDUSTRIA BOLOGNA UNIPOL VEM SISTEMI VERONESI VIABIZZUNO VIDEOWORKS VOLVO CAR ITALIA WPP ITALIA YOOX NET-A-PORTER GROUP
FEES
The registration fee for registrations from companies and institutions is 5,000 euros (plus VAT) to be paid by the start date of the course.
The registration fee for individual registrations is 4,098.36 euros (plus VAT) to be paid by the start date of the course.
The registration fee for the single 4-day form is:
1,900 euros (+ vat) for registrations from companies and institutions.
1,557.38 euros (+ vat) for individual registrations.
The fee includes attendance at the program, all study material available through the online platform and access to Bologna Business School services, which include: Alma personal wi-fi account, use of Computer Lab PCs, use of study areas and access to the internal gym. A large free car park is available in the school park.
Discounts are available:
for early registrations;
for Business Network companies;
for Alma/BBS and Profingest Alumni;
for groups of at least 3 people.
INTERPROFESSIONAL FUNDS
Alumni and Companies can check the availability of vouchers at the relevant Interprofessional Fund:
Fondimpresa – per quadri / middle management
Fondo Dirigenti PMI – per dirigenti di PMI industriali
Fonditalia
Fondirigenti – per dirigenti
Fon.Coop – per aziende cooperative
REQUIREMENTS
The course is reserved for a maximum of 20 participants.
APPLICATION PROCESS
To register, simply download the registration form and send it by email or fax (051 2090112).
FAQs
At the end of the course, a participation certificate is issued (upon reaching 80% of classroom hours).
The documents used in the classroom and any further reading or exercises will be uploaded to our platform, whose credentials will be delivered in the classroom.
Should a group of colleagues wish to participate in the program, it is possible to contact the Program Manager to evaluate an ad hoc participation price.
Our short courses do not require a specific course of study. It is important to have a few years of work experience behind you that can help you, inside the classroom, by bringing real cases dealt with and solutions adopted during your work.
