Think Like a CFO

The Finance Playbook Every Business Leader Should Know

An intensive programme to arm business leaders with the finance management tools and techniques required to take financially intelligent decisions keeping in mind the long term strategic plans of the organisation.

Why Dr. Anil Lamba?

Trained Industry Leaders from:

120 MINUTE COURSE STRUCTURE

What will you learn?

Why Most Businesses Fail(And How to Avoid It)

Understand why 8 out of 10 businesses shut down — not due to lack of orders or demand, but because of poor financial decisions. Learn how financial intelligence can help you spot red flags before it’s too late.

The Two Golden Rules That Govern Every Financially Successful Business

Discover two time-tested principles that even top CFOs swear by — and how following them can keep your business both profitable and cash-rich, even in tough markets.

The Profit Illusion: Why Your Bank Balance Doesn’t Match Your P&L

Crack the biggest myth in business finance — profit ≠ cash. Learn how bonus payouts, taxes, and dividends can eat into your liquidity and what you should do about it.

The Debt vs. Equity Dilemma: Making Smart Fundraising Decisions

Should you borrow or dilute equity? Learn how top founders and CFOs evaluate the cost, risk, and control implications of funding decisions — and how to choose what’s right for your growth stage.

Financial Intelligence for Every Business Function

Learn from real examples — from billion-dollar corporations to mid-size firms — that used these exact principles to scale, raise capital, and survive recessions.

3 Hidden Drivers That Determine Your Profitability

Go beyond sales and costs. Learn how capital costs, asset performance, and duration of asset productivity influence your bottom line — and how to tweak them for maximum gain.

Who is it for?

Are you ready to make every
financial decision count?

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Testimonials & Impact Stories

"I would like to express my thanks to Anil for introducing me to the principles of finance at the young age of 18.
His passionate and practical way of explaining finance has stood me in good stead and allowed me to understand complex balance sheets in a very simple manner. I consider him to be a great teacher and it does not matter if you are a novice, intermediate or someone with an advanced understanding of finance, you will definitely benefit from his in person or online teaching."

Mr. Amit Kalyani
Vice-Chairman & Joint Managing Director at Bharat Forge

"I vividly remember my first class with Anil about twenty years back and I have been a fan ever since. His classes are amazing and he is able to clearly explain how to read and understand financial statements in simple terms. His style is engaging and that helps those who have no background in finance to understand and retain complex concepts.His training can make a huge difference to entrepreneurs in helping them manage their money effectively.
I own all the books he has written and I love them.

Dr. Anand Deshpande
Founder and Chairman of Persistent Systems

I got an opportunity to attend Anil’s session when we had invited him to train our employees in ETH Research Lab and Multiversity.I found him to be an amazing trainer, who could articulate the most complex of concepts in the simplest of ways. His talk at the same time holds appeal to the senior-most person in the room and also to the one who is the most junior. I wish him the best in his project ‘Financial Literacy for All’ where his cherished mission is to train one billion Indians free of cost.

Dr Vijay Bhatkar
Chancellor of Nalanda University & Chairman of Unnat Bharat Abhiyan

"I vividly remember my first class with Anil about twenty years back and I have been a fan ever since. His classes are amazing and he is able to clearly explain how to read and understand financial statements in simple terms. His style is engaging and that helps those who have no background in finance to understand and retain complex concepts. His training can make a huge difference to entrepreneurs in helping them manage their money effectively. I own all the books he has written and I love them."

Mr Vivek Chaand Sehgal
Chairman & co-founder of
Samvardhana Motherson Group

Frequently Asked Questions [FAQs]

Is it online?

Yes, fully online.

Will I get lifetime access?

Yes, access is lifetime.

Will there be doubt-clearing sessions?

Yes, via live Q&A.

How is this different from other finance workshops?

This program focuses purely on actionable insights — not theory. You’ll walk away with tools used by actual CFOs and business leaders to increase profitability and improve cash flow.

What language is it in?

English.

Is this suitable if I don’t have a finance background?

Absolutely. The session is designed to simplify complex financial concepts so even non-finance founders and managers can make smarter decisions.

Is this session only relevant for Indian businesses?

No. The principles taught are universal and apply to businesses globally, regardless of size or geography.

Can I attend if I’m not running a business yet but planning to start one?

Yes! This is actually the best time to build financial intelligence — before costly mistakes happen.

Still have questions?

From the author of:

Dr. Lamba has written several books & 1500+ articles. His book Romanticising the Balance Sheet, Flirting with Stocks, Eyeing The Bottom Line & Financial Affairs Of The Common Man are his bestsellers.