Project Finance and Investment Strategy (PFIS®)

Role of finance in project management

Financial responsibilities of project managers

Key financial concepts: o Return on Investment (ROI), o Net Present Value (NPV), o Internal Rate of Return (IRR), o Payback Period

Preparing detailed project budgets

Cost planning and financial forecasting

Managing contingency reserves and allowances

Budget tracking and adjustments

Cost estimation techniques

Monitoring and controlling project expenditures

Earned value concepts for cost monitoring

Variance analysis and corrective actions

Key financial metrics and project performance indicators

Evaluating cost efficiency and profitability

Financial trend analysis

Benchmarking project financial performance

Financial feasibility studies for projects

Investment decision-making techniques

Scenario and sensitivity analysis

Risk-return evaluation for project investments

Financial risk assessment techniques

Identifying financial risks in projects

Risk mitigation strategies

Managing currency, market, and credit risks

Preparing financial reports for stakeholders

Reporting project budget status and forecasts

Communicating financial risks and performance

Using financial data to support strategic decisions