Charity finance professionals will learn the latest leadership principles with some practical advice to take them to the next stage of their leadership journey over this 8 day training programme.
Key information
Programme Dates
This programme consists of eight modules.
- Module 1: Leadership from the Finance Function - Tuesday 6 October 2026 (In-person)
- Module 2: Developing a coaching approach - Wednesday 4 November 2026 (Online)
- Module 3: Self as Leader – you and your leadership - Wednesday 9 December 2026 (Online)
- Module 4: Leading Change - Thursday 14 January 2027 (Online)
- Module 5: Effective Communication - Thursday 11 February 2027 (Online)
- Module 6: Delivery Through Others - Wednesday 17 March 2027 (Online)
- Module 7: Harnessing the Power of Teams - Tuesday 20 April 2027 (Online)
- Module 8: Influence and Impact - Thursday 20 May 2027 (Online)
The first module will be taking place in person at Bayes Business School. All other modules will be taking place online from 08:15 - 11:15.
This programme is delivered in partnership with the Charity Finance Group (CFG) and Sayer Vincent.
Booking Process
Bookings for the 2025/2026 series of the Inspiring Financial Leadership programme are now closed.
Who Should Attend
This course is for people who have responsibility for leading the management of a charity's finances or contribute to strategic development and planning. The course is for those people who wish to improve the effectiveness of their leadership skills and develop their careers to the next stage.
Learning and teaching technologies
We believe that strategic, well-planned use of educational technologies can bring learning to life, making it more accessible and offering flexibility to fit learners’ lifestyles.
As part of your programme, you will receive access to a Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), which is a designed space for teaching and learning. This will be your programme hub for resources, activities and interactions and communication. Moreover, you will continue to have access to the VLE for an additional three months after the conclusion of your programme. This extended access gives you more time to revise the course content, reflect, and reinforce your knowledge.
Why choose our Inspiring Financial Leadership Programme?
The Inspiring Financial Leadership programme has been designed specifically for the charity finance professional and incorporates a mix of practical experience, research and best practice to enhance your leadership skills.
Wherever you are in your career, this programme will help you to step outside the box, rethink the traditional role of the finance professional, and empower you with tools and expertise.
Benefits to you
- Broaden your support network by developing relationships with others in similar roles
- Engage in a leadership programme specifically designed for a charity finance professional
- Take advantage of an individual coaching session with one of the programme leads
- Gain skills and expertise to take you to the next stage of your leadership journey.
Benefits to your organisation
- Understand the impact a charity finance professional can have within your organisation
- Explore leadership models and techniques which will directly apply to your organisation
- Opportunities for industry networking.
Programme leaders
The programme leaders of the Inspiring Financial Leadership programme are CCE consultant, Maggie Smith, and Sayer Vincent partner, Judith Miller.
Inspiring Financial Leadership programme structure
Drawing on robust leadership research and grounded in the challenges that finance professionals face, this course creates a unique blend of learning that combines the latest leadership principles with practical advice and support from finance leaders in the sector.
This is an interactive course which uses a mix of practical experience, research and best practice. The modules allow participants to practice proven models and practical techniques in a supportive environment which they can then apply in their own organisations. Discussions will be focused on real situations and issues facing the participants.
This programme is delivered in partnership with the Charity Finance Group (CFG) and Sayer Vincent.
