Hospitality Financial Analysis

  • 3 weeks
  • 6-8 study hours per week
  • 100% Flexibility
  • Certificate of completion
Next intake2 April 2025
Limited spaces available

Hospitality Financial Analysis

  • 3 weeks
  • 6-8 study hours per week
  • 100% Flexibility
  • Certificate of completion

Next start date:

2 April 2025

Limited spaces available

100% flexible learning

Study in your own time and at your own pace.

Certificate of completion

Official certificate from Les Roches to add to your CV/LinkedIn profile

Peer-to-peer networking

Build your professional network through interactions with fellow participants

Direct faculty interaction

Get your questions answered and receive direct developmental feedback.

Learn the language of finance in hospitality

  • Develop your financial analysis expertise
  • Learn how to prepare financial statements for external stakeholders
  • Drive better dialogue to enhance decision-making and overall performance
  • Understand how to optimize shareholder value

Ideal for non-finance executives, this course develops your understanding of financial accounting, financial analysis, and the different drivers of shareholder value.

Enhance your ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders, as well as finance specialists, and prepare the foundations for a career in corporate finance.

100% flexible online learning that puts you in control

This program puts you in complete control of your learning journey. Choose the time, format and platform – we’ll do the rest!

  • 100% online study that fits your schedule
  • All live sessions recorded for catch-up on demand
  • Content suitable for all devices – PC, mobile, tablet, etc

A certificate to demonstrate your in-demand knowledge

Your certificate of completion is an open badge you can share on your CV, LinkedIn profile, email signature, and more.

Backed by Les Roches – the #2 ranked school for Employer Reputation globally (QS Rankings by subject 2024).

Explore Hospitality Financial Analysis across three immersive weeks

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Uncover the Financial Landscape of Hospitality

Delve into the intricate realm of hospitality financial analysis and performance, exploring fundamental concepts, key metrics, and industry-specific challenges.

2 of 11

Decoding Financial Statements in Hospitality

Decode financial statements tailored to the hospitality sector, gaining insights into balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and their implications for operational decision-making.

3 of 11

Financial Forecasting and Budgeting Strategies

Master the art of financial forecasting and budgeting in hospitality, utilizing industry best practices to drive profitability and mitigate risks effectively.

This course equips you with essential skills in data analytics, enabling you to make informed decisions, optimize operations, and enhance the guest experience.

You’ll be empowered to drive digital transformation in order to achieve superior business performance

4 of 11

Financial Performance Benchmarking and Industry Trends

Benchmark financial performance against industry standards, gaining insights into emerging trends, competitive positioning, and opportunities for growth and innovation.

5 of 11

Assessing Financial Stability

Dive into liquidity ratios such as the current ratio and quick ratio, evaluating a hospitality establishment’s ability to meet short-term financial obligations and manage liquidity effectively.

6 of 11

Assessing Capital Structure

Explore debt management ratios including debt-to-equity and interest coverage, assessing the hospitality entity’s ability to manage debt levels responsibly while ensuring financial stability and solvency.

7 of 11

Assessing Drivers of Profitability

Examine profitability ratios including net profit margin, gross profit margin, and return on investment (ROI), uncovering insights into the organization’s profit generation capabilities and efficiency in resource utilization.

8 of 11

Optimizing Resource Utilization

Analyze efficiency ratios like asset turnover and inventory turnover, gauging the effectiveness of asset utilization and operational efficiency within hospitality operations.

9 of 11

Scenario Analysis: Anticipating Financial Impacts

Utilize scenario analysis techniques to forecast the financial implications of various strategic decisions and external factors, empowering informed decision-making and risk management.

10 of 11

Case Studies and Practical Applications

Real-world case studies and practical applications of financial ratio analysis within the hospitality sector, perfecting your analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities.

Explore Hospitality Financial Analysis across three immersive weeks

  • Uncover the Financial Landscape of Hospitality
  • Decoding Financial Statements in Hospitality
  • Financial Forecasting and Budgeting Strategies
  • Financial Performance Benchmarking and Industry Trends
  • Assessing Financial Stability
  • Assessing Capital Structure
  • Assessing Drivers of Profitability
  • Optimizing Resource Utilization
  • Scenario Analysis: Anticipating Financial Impacts
  • Case Studies and Practical Applications

Uncover the Financial Landscape of Hospitality

Delve into the intricate realm of hospitality financial analysis and performance, exploring fundamental concepts, key metrics, and industry-specific challenges.

Decoding Financial Statements in Hospitality

Decode financial statements tailored to the hospitality sector, gaining insights into balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, and their implications for operational decision-making.

Financial Forecasting and Budgeting Strategies

Master the art of financial forecasting and budgeting in hospitality, utilizing industry best practices to drive profitability and mitigate risks effectively.

Financial Performance Benchmarking and Industry Trends

Benchmark financial performance against industry standards, gaining insights into emerging trends, competitive positioning, and opportunities for growth and innovation.

Assessing Financial Stability

Dive into liquidity ratios such as the current ratio and quick ratio, evaluating a hospitality establishment’s ability to meet short-term financial obligations and manage liquidity effectively.

Assessing Capital Structure

Explore debt management ratios including debt-to-equity and interest coverage, assessing the hospitality entity’s ability to manage debt levels responsibly while ensuring financial stability and solvency.

Assessing Drivers of Profitability

Examine profitability ratios including net profit margin, gross profit margin, and return on investment (ROI), uncovering insights into the organization’s profit generation capabilities and efficiency in resource utilization

Optimizing Resource Utilization

Analyze efficiency ratios like asset turnover and inventory turnover, gauging the effectiveness of asset utilization and operational efficiency within hospitality operations.

Scenario Analysis: Anticipating Financial Impacts

Utilize scenario analysis techniques to forecast the financial implications of various strategic decisions and external factors, empowering informed decision-making and risk management.

Case Studies and Practical Applications

Real-world case studies and practical applications of financial ratio analysis within the hospitality sector, perfecting your analytical skills and strategic thinking abilities.

Meet your Faculty

All our Executive online courses are led by internationally recognized subject matter experts, able to deliver advanced, relevant, and up-to-the-minute knowledge.

Albian Albrahimi

Assistant Professor

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Albian Albrahimi

Having already amassed more than 8 years in academia, Albian leverages a strong financial background that includes a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) focused on Financial Accounting

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Admission Criteria

Fees

CHF 1,350

Next Intakes

2 April 2025

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FAQs

What background do I need to benefit from the Hospitality Financial Analysis course?

While there are no specific admission criteria for this program, ideally you would have a background in hospitality and a keen interest in finance. This program would particularly benefit those non-finance executives looking to develop their knowledge and understanding of financial accounting and financial analysis.

What key financial analysis skills will this course teach me?

This program is designed to teach you how to speak the language of finance and build your understanding of the various drivers of shareholder value. Over three intensive weeks, you will learn how to prepare financial statements and assess factors such as financial stability, capital structure and drivers of profitability.

How will completing this course impact my career in hospitality?

Led by an internationally recognized subject matter expert, this program is designed to help you develop your professional knowledge and network in hospitality. What’s more, each certificate bears the Les Roches name, a hallmark of quality hospitality learning for more than 70 years and a sure sign to employers you have learned from the best.