Budget Approval Workflow Mastery
Learn how modern finance teams structure approval processes, manage stakeholder expectations, and reduce bottlenecks. Starts February 2026.
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What You'll Actually Learn
This isn't theory. We're building real approval workflows you can take back to your team. Most participants tell us the hands-on exercises changed how they think about internal finance processes.
You'll work through six modules over twelve weeks. Each session focuses on one aspect of the approval process, from initial requests through final sign-off.
- Request intake and initial categorization
- Building approval hierarchies that make sense
- Documentation requirements and audit trails
- Handling exceptions without breaking the system
- Communication strategies for delayed approvals
- Measuring cycle time and identifying bottlenecks
Who's Teaching This
Four finance professionals who've spent years fixing broken approval processes in organizations ranging from startups to enterprise teams.
Finnegan Locke
Workflow Architect
Dagny Ahlberg
Process Consultant
Vesna Tomasevic
Finance Operations
Siobhan Culhane
Compliance Specialist
Programme Options
Choose the format that works for your schedule. All options include the same core content, live sessions, and access to our workflow template library.
Self-Paced
- All course materials on-demand
- Template library access
- Monthly Q&A sessions
- Community forum access
- 6 months to complete
Live Cohort
- 12 live weekly sessions
- Direct instructor feedback
- Peer collaboration groups
- Template library access
- Lifetime course updates
Corporate Team
- Up to 5 team members
- Custom workflow review
- Private cohort option
- Post-course implementation support
- Organization-wide templates
Common Questions
Answers to what people usually ask before registering
Do I need specific software experience?
Not really. We cover principles that work across different platforms. Most participants use tools like Excel, but that's not a requirement. If you're currently managing budgets in any capacity, you'll be fine.
What time commitment should I expect?
Plan for about 4 hours per week during the live cohort. That includes the 90-minute session plus time for exercises. Self-paced students typically spend 3-5 hours weekly depending on how much they want to customize the templates.
Can I join from outside Australia?
Absolutely. We've had participants from New Zealand, Singapore, and a few from the UK. Live sessions run at 6pm Sydney time, which works for most APAC time zones. Recordings are available if you can't make it live.
What happens after the course ends?
You keep access to all materials and templates. We also run quarterly alumni sessions where past participants share what's working in their organizations. Many people find these more valuable than the original course. Ask about alumni access