This course develops the strategic capabilities of finance teams to lead businesses amid tariff volatility by focusing on key areas such as cost impact analysis, sourcing and deal structuring, currency risk management, and market strategy. Through facilitator-led discussions and practical group discussions, participants will reassess core dimensions of their business blueprints, evaluate disruptions arising from evolving tariff conditions, and formulate actionable strategies suited to their organisational context.

At the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the key business impacts of tariff volatility and how finance teams can lead strategic business decisions;
• Analysis the return contribution (yield) for customers under new tariff conditions and follow working examples to interpret cost implications;
• Recognise the impact of currency fluctuations and balance of payments shifts on financial planning and decision-making;
• Review sourcing and deal structuring options and appreciate how scenario planning can guide financial control in a changing tariff environment; and
• Apply the core dimensions of a business blueprint to develop practical strategies in response to tariff-related challenges during facilitated group discussions.

Programme Outline

Overview of Tariff Volatility and the Impact on Finance Function

• What are the business challenges posed by the current tariff regime
• The evolving role of finance in a volatile trade environment: from operational support to strategic partner

Cost Impact Analysis under the New Tariff Structures

• What is return contribution (yield) of existing and prospective customers
• Working examples demonstrating the return contribution (yield) of existing and prospective customers under updated tariff conditions

Currency Impact

• Understand currency fluctuations and their implications amid shifts in the balance of payments (BoP)

Revisiting Sourcing and Deal Structuring Decisions

• Evaluate sourcing alternatives and adapt deal structuring to sustain business operations

Market Strategy and Business Blueprint

Using a working template to review core dimensions of the business blueprint in the light of the current tariff situation:

• Customer and Markets
• Value and Offerings
• Operations and Delivery
• Financial Logic
• Group Discussion: How to apply core dimensions strategies to real-world business context

 

Training Methodology*

Lecture style with working examples, working template, and group discussion

Closing Date for Registration*

1 Week before Programme or Until Full Enrolment.

Intended For

This course is designed for finance and accounting professionals across all levels including controllers, analysts, accountants, and finance business partners as well as business management professionals involved in strategic decision making and operational planning

Programme Facilitator(s)