Strategic Cost Planning, Budgeting, and Performance Management

About This Training Program

Overview

This 5-day executive program is designed to equip professionals with advanced skills in cost planning, budgeting, and performance management, with a focus on the Oil & Gas industry. Participants will gain a deep understanding of cost behaviour, Activity-Based Costing, and strategic cost reduction techniques. The program also covers financial analysis specific to Oil & Gas, including IFRS standards, risk management, and capital allocation. Through hands-on sessions, attendees will learn forecasting techniques, budgeting processes, and the use of data analytics for performance monitoring. The program emphasizes adaptive performance management, including rolling forecasts and Balanced Scorecards, to drive competitive advantage. By the end of the program, participants will be able to design effective budget reports and integrate financial and non-financial measures for strategic decision-making.

Contents

Day 1: Cost Planning and Cost Management

  • Defining and understanding cost behaviour 
  • Cost systems, analysis, and control 
  • Activity-Based Costing (ABC) 
  • Developing the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) 
  • Strategic cost management and reduction strategies 

Day 2: Budget Preparation and Forecasting 

  • Forecasting techniques for budgeting 
  • Business intelligence and predictive analytics 
  • Budgeting process and capital expenditure management 
  • Human and behavioural aspects of budgeting 

Day 3: Performance Monitoring and Management

  • Variance analysis and standard costing 
  • Data analytics and visualization for financial reports 
  • Designing budget reports and dashboards 
  • Tactical dashboards for performance management 

Day 4: Adaptive Performance Management

  • Rolling forecasts and decentralized performance management 
  • Managing KPIs using Balanced Scorecards 
  • Integrating non-financial measures with strategy maps 
  • The role of traditional budgeting in modern performance management 

Day 5: Financial Analysis in Oil & Gas

  • Analysing performance using E&P-specific ratios 
  • IFRS standards for Oil & Gas companies 
  • Capital allocation techniques and financial risk management 
  • Qualitative risk assessment and corporate governance 

Who Should Attend

This program is ideal for executives looking to enhance their strategic financial management skills and drive organizational performance in the Oil & Gas sector.

  • Senior executives and managers in the Oil & Gas industry 
  • Financial controllers, budget managers, and cost analysts 
  • Performance management professionals 
  • Risk managers and corporate governance officers 
  •  Professionals seeking to enhance their skills in cost management and budgeting  

Benefits of Attending

1. Master Cost Management: Gain expertise in cost analysis, control, and reduction strategies. 

2. Industry-Specific Insights: Learn financial analysis and risk management tailored to Oil & Gas. 

3. Advanced Budgeting Skills: Develop proficiency in forecasting, budgeting, and capital expenditure management. 

4. Performance Optimization: Use data analytics, dashboards, and Balanced Scorecards to monitor and improve performance. 

5. Strategic Decision-Making: Integrate financial and non-financial measures for competitive advantage. 

6. Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry peers and experts. 

 

Registration

Online Registration is now Available! Choose the dates and locations that most suit you from the table below and click Register.


From To Location Fee Register
12-05-2025 16-05-2025 London 3890 (GBP) Register
19-05-2025 23-05-2025 Istanbul 3890 (GBP) Register
07-07-2025 11-07-2025 London 3890 (GBP) Register

The program fee includes lunches, program material (presentations, cases and articles on USBs), coffee/tea etc. (accommodation and transport not included)

This Training Program in Your Company?

By taking into account the company's specific needs, The TMC can organise this or any other programs for a group of attendees/executives at a date and location of their choices. For more information, please contact us.



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