Finance for Leaders: Read the Numbers, Make the Case

Category: Business Acumen

Great ideas don’t get funded on passion alone—they get approved when leaders can clearly connect them to the numbers.

Many non-finance leaders are expected to influence budgets, justify investments, and contribute to financial discussions without ever being taught how to read the data or frame ideas in ROI terms. The result? Strong initiatives that stall before they ever get a yes.

This CADIA Learning Lab demystifies core financial concepts and gives you practical tools to confidently engage in budget and investment conversations—without needing a finance background.

Who Should Attend
Non-finance leaders and people managers who need to speak the language of business, influence decision-makers, and build compelling cases for investment.

You’ll Walk Away With:

• A practical framework for reading P&L statements and key financial metrics
• An AI prompt that translates your initiative into clear ROI language
• A ready-to-use template for building a strong business case
• Increased confidence to participate in budget, planning, and investment discussions
  
  

This session is designed to help you move from “good idea” to “approved initiative” by aligning your work with the financial realities leaders care about most.