The Non-Financial Manager’s Guide to Oil & Gas Finance
Introduction
In today’s volatile energy market, leaders across all functions—not just finance—must understand the financial drivers that shape oil & gas corporations. This programme equips non-financial professionals with the knowledge and tools to interpret financial reports, manage budgets, evaluate investments, and control risks with confidence.
Through a practical and industry-focused approach, participants will gain a solid grasp of finance essentials, enabling them to engage effectively with financial experts, influence decisions, and contribute more strategically to organisational success.
Key Learning Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Understand and evaluate **corporate financial reports** in the oil & gas sector.
* Identify **sources of capital** and assess the impact of capital structure.
* Apply **budgeting, costing, and performance analysis** tools.
* Appraise **wealth-generating investments** using financial techniques.
* Recognise, quantify, and manage **financial risks** relevant to oil & gas.
* Build confidence to actively participate in strategic and financial discussions.
Who Should Attend?
This programme is designed for:
* Non-financial managers and team leaders in oil & gas.
* Engineers, operations, project, and HSE professionals needing finance knowledge.
* Business development, supply chain, and HR professionals in the sector.
* Anyone seeking to bridge the gap between technical expertise and financial acumen.
Programme Modules
Day One – Finance and Accounting in Oil & Gas
* The meaning and importance of finance in business success
* Raising finance and the role of business planning
* Sources and types of finance for Oil & Gas operations
* The financial accounting system and its structure
* Recording oil and gas transactions
Day Two – Oil & Gas Financial Reporting
* US GAAP vs. IFRS – key differences for Oil & Gas companies
* Treatment of exploration & evaluation costs – successful efforts vs. full cost
* Recognition and valuation of assets – tangible and intangible
* Revenue recognition in upstream, midstream & downstream
* Financial analysis and interpretation of company reports
Day Three – Accounting as an Information System
* Management accounting as a communication tool
* Costing methods for Oil & Gas operations and processes
* Cost-Volume-Profit and break-even analysis
* Oil & Gas budgeting – objectives, processes, and methodologies
* Preparing and analyzing budgets vs. actual results
Day Four – Capital and Investment Decisions
* Understanding the cost of capital (equity, debt, WACC)
* Identifying new investment opportunities
* Basic appraisal techniques – ARR & Payback
* Advanced appraisal techniques – NPV & IRR
* Capital rationing and decision-making tools
Day Five – Financial Risk Management in Oil & Gas
* Identifying and understanding financial risks
* Risks in investment, financing, interest rates & foreign exchange
* Risk management frameworks and corporate governance
* Practical approaches to risk control in oil & gas organisations
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