Finance for Non Financial Public Sector Managers: Essential Skills for the Public Sector
About this ebook
the Public Sector”. It is increasingly important for public sector managers to
have an understanding of finance to perform their jobs and deliver value for
money services. It explains the principles of finance as well as financial
information such as income and expenditure accounts, balance sheets, cashflows
and financial performance indicators.
There are worked examples and practical exercises which allow the
theory to be put into practice, encouraging self-development and continuous
improvement. The style is simple, easy to read, and accessible to staff at all
levels within an organisation. It is an essential addition to a manager’s
toolkit of skills and knowledge.
Contents include:
Keeping the accounts
The income and expenditure account
The balance sheet
Key financial performance indicators
The importance of cash flow
Financial planning and control
About the author
The authors, Jennifer Bean and Lascelles Hussey are both chartered accountants, MBA graduates and highly experienced management consultants. They have spent over 25 years training and advising public sector managers in all aspects of finance, budgeting, business planning, quality and value for money. Their success has been in making these subjects relevant to the public sector in a practical way.
