LBS CFO Programme Reviews
| Synopsis: Explore participant experiences from the London Business School Chief Financial Officer Programme and discover how it develops strategic finance leadership and organizational impact. |
The Chief Financial Officer Programme from London Business School is designed to help senior finance professionals strengthen strategic leadership while enhancing expertise in financial strategy, business analytics, innovation, and value creation. Through in-person learning, live online sessions, practical business projects, and real-world case studies, participants develop capabilities to lead finance as a strategic business function. The participant experiences below offer firsthand perspectives on how the programme has supported finance leaders in their professional journeys.
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LBS CFO Programme Reviews
Hear from finance leaders who share how the LBS CFO Programme strengthened their strategic perspective, deepened their understanding of finance and AI, and expanded their professional networks.
Shifting From Execution to Strategic Leadership
A CFO programme can help finance leaders step back from daily operational demands and develop a broader, more strategic perspective.
“The CFO Programme exceeded all my expectations. It gave me the headspace to zoom out from the day-to-day execution and enabled a shift from ground-level firefighting to strategic altitude. The programme gave me a sharper strategic edge. The depth and delivery of the content, combined with the calibre of peers, were truly world-class.”
— Asad Siddiqui
Finance Director, Moment Holdings Limited
Connecting Corporate Finance, Strategy, and AI
Understanding the relationship between finance, business strategy, and artificial intelligence can help CFOs apply new insights to their everyday responsibilities.
“I found the relationships between corporate finance, strategy and AI particularly relevant and valuable to my daily work.”
— Chris Cox
Finance Director, End-to-End Global Supply Chain, GSC Finance
Advancing Strategic Finance Leadership
Today’s CFOs play an increasingly important role in strategic finance leadership, capital allocation, business transformation, and organisational decision-making.
“This experience has been an inspiring dive into strategic finance leadership, capital allocation, transformation, and the evolving role of CFO’s. Grateful for the opportunity to learn alongside an exceptional group of peers and faculty — and looking forward to applying these insights on a day to day basis.”
— Marcelo Berger, CFA
Investments and Finance Expert | Investments and Finance Expert
Learning Through Immersive Experiences and Alumni Connections
A combination of on-campus learning, weekend study, expert faculty, and alumni engagement can create a rewarding experience for finance professionals seeking to expand their networks.
“The 2 on-campus weeks and 12 weeks of weekend learning were tough but rewarding. I met some excellent finance colleagues and I look forward to meeting more through the LBS Alumni network. Thank you to the incredible faculty at London Business School, and especially Sir Andrew Likierman, for leading this fantastic programme, and professors Yiorgos Mylonadis and Henri Servaes for the learning experience during our time in London. Lastly, thank you to Al Tayer Insignia for supporting me on this journey.”
— Philipp Senge
VP – Finance, Risk and JVs | NED
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About London Business School Chief Financial Officer Programme
The Chief Financial Officer Programme from London Business School is a seven-month executive programme that combines two in-person modules in London with two multi-week online modules, live faculty webinars, group coaching sessions, guest lectures, business projects, and real-world case studies. The curriculum covers financial strategy and management, business analytics in the age of Generative AI, strategic innovation through design thinking, and strategic thinking for value creation.Â
Participants explore topics including capital structure, risk management, mergers and acquisitions, financial performance, long-term planning, business analytics, AI-enabled decision-making, innovation, corporate strategy, and organizational transformation. Upon successful completion, participants receive London Business School Executive Education alumni status and become part of its global Executive Education alumni community.
