The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Lucknow, working with TimesPro, has announced new admissions for the 8th batch of its Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Programme. This 10-month program aims to help finance professionals become top leaders in company finance.
The CFO Programme teaches important skills and gives confidence to lead finance departments across a company. It helps finance managers move into higher roles as strategic CFOs.
About the Programme
The 10-month CFO Programme is designed for finance professionals who want to grow in their careers. It teaches them how to make smart financial decisions and guide companies. Students learn to create plans for mergers and acquisitions (when two companies join), how to value companies, and how to raise money from investors.
The program also covers how to manage money (treasury) and risks for a company around the world. It teaches how to handle difficult situations and lead teams. Students will learn to influence big decisions made by senior leaders. A key focus is on modern topics like using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for future planning, adding environmental and social goals (ESG) into finance, and using digital tools in finance.
What You Will Learn
The IIM Lucknow CFO Programme covers many areas to make participants ready for future finance roles. Here are some of the main topics:
- The changing role of a CFO in a company.
- How to report company finances and follow rules.
- How to measure and improve company performance.
- Planning finances for the company's future.
- Managing company money and risks.
- Understanding stock markets and talking to investors.
- Using digital tools and automation in finance.
- Finance for company mergers and big business strategies.
- Planning tax strategies.
These topics help students learn everything from talking to company boards to working with investors and creating detailed financial reports.
How the Programme is Taught
Teachers from IIM Lucknow deliver the lessons online through TimesPro's platform. The learning process includes:
- Live online classes.
- Study of real-life business problems (case studies).
- Short tests (quizzes).
- Practical projects and assignments.
- Simulations that act like real board meetings.
Students also get hands-on practice with important finance software and tools used in companies today. These include:
| Software Name | Purpose |
| Anaplan | Financial planning and budgeting |
| Power BI | Data analysis and reporting |
| SAP S/4HANA | Enterprise resource planning |
| UiPath | Robotic process automation |
| Alteryx | Data analytics |
| Kyriba | Treasury management |
Expert Views on the Programme
Professor Ajay Garg from IIM Lucknow's Finance and Accounting department explained that this CFO Programme is made for people who actively work in finance. He said, "Over ten months, students will study how money is used, risks are managed, and performance is judged, using real cases and mock board meetings. The goal is simple: to help them make better decisions, tell clear stories about finance, and build strong trust with investors and directors."
Sridhar Nagarajachar , Business Head at TimesPro, added that TimesPro helps busy finance leaders learn effectively. He stated, "Live classes, practical labs, and hands-on exercises turn theory into real-world skills. Students finish with a main project, a collection of their work, and the confidence to manage money and risks from day one."
Alumni Benefits
After completing the program, participants will become part of the IIM Lucknow Executive Alumni network . This gives them special benefits and connections with other IIM Lucknow graduates.
