Greenwich Academy

Greenwich Academy

Building Capability That Lasts

Operational Excellence Finance for Managers ESG Bootcamp
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Knowledge Transfer, Not Dependency

Great consulting builds internal capability, not reliance. Greenwich Academy delivers structured, practical training that equips your team with tools they can apply immediately.

Whether you need to upskill your operations team in Lean methodologies, teach finance fundamentals to non-financial managers, or build ESG reporting competence, our programmes are designed by practitioners for practitioners.

500+
Professionals Trained
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Core Programme Tracks
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Average Course Rating

Operational Excellence Program

Transform your operations team into continuous improvement champions

Lean Foundations

2 days
Max 15 participants

Master the principles of Lean Manufacturing: value stream mapping, waste identification, 5S workplace organisation, and visual management.

  • The 8 Wastes of Manufacturing
  • Value Stream Mapping (VSM)
  • 5S Methodology & Workplace Organisation
  • Standard Work Development
  • Kaizen Event Facilitation

OEE Masterclass

1.5 days
Max 12 participants

Understand Overall Equipment Effectiveness: data collection, loss calculation, root cause analysis, and improvement tracking.

  • OEE Formula & Six Big Losses
  • Availability, Performance, Quality Metrics
  • Data Collection Systems & Best Practices
  • Root Cause Analysis (Fishbone, 5 Whys)
  • OEE Benchmarking & Target Setting

Problem-Solving Workshop

2 days
Max 15 participants

Learn structured problem-solving using A3 methodology and 8D (Eight Disciplines) for recurring issues and customer complaints.

  • A3 Problem-Solving Methodology
  • 8D Process for Quality Issues
  • Data-Driven Root Cause Analysis
  • Containment vs. Corrective Actions
  • Verification & Standardization

TPM Implementation

2.5 days
Max 12 participants

Deploy Total Productive Maintenance: autonomous maintenance, planned maintenance, and building operator ownership of equipment.

  • TPM Pillars & Implementation Roadmap
  • Autonomous Maintenance Development
  • Planned Maintenance Systems
  • Equipment Criticality Assessment
  • MTBF & MTTR Metrics

Finance for Managers Program

Equip non-financial managers with the financial literacy to make better decisions

Financial Statement Analysis

1.5 days
Max 20 participants

Demystify financial statements: understand the P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and how operational decisions impact financials.

  • Income Statement (P&L) Deep Dive
  • Balance Sheet Structure & Key Ratios
  • Cash Flow vs. Profit: Understanding the Difference
  • Working Capital Management
  • Financial Health Indicators & Red Flags

Costing & Pricing Strategies

2 days
Max 15 participants

Master product costing, cost allocation, and pricing strategies to maximize profitability and competitiveness.

  • Activity-Based Costing (ABC)
  • Direct vs. Indirect Costs
  • Contribution Margin Analysis
  • Pricing Strategies: Cost-Plus, Value-Based, Competitive
  • Make vs. Buy Decisions

Investment Appraisal

1 day
Max 15 participants

Evaluate capital projects using NPV, IRR, payback period, and sensitivity analysis to build credible business cases.

  • Time Value of Money & Discounting
  • Net Present Value (NPV) Calculation
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
  • Payback Period & Profitability Index
  • Scenario & Sensitivity Analysis

FP&A Essentials

1.5 days
Max 15 participants

Build budgets, forecasts, and variance analysis reports. Understand the FP&A cycle and how to communicate financial insights.

  • Budgeting Process & Best Practices
  • Rolling Forecasts vs. Static Budgets
  • Variance Analysis & Root Cause Reporting
  • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Dashboard Design for Financial Reporting

ESG Bootcamp

Turn sustainability commitments into measurable, auditable action

Carbon Footprinting 101

1.5 days
Max 15 participants

Learn the fundamentals of GHG accounting: Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, calculation methodologies, and data collection strategies.

  • GHG Protocol Overview (Scope 1, 2, 3)
  • Emission Factor Databases & Selection
  • Organizational vs. Operational Boundaries
  • Data Collection Systems & Quality Assurance
  • Carbon Reduction Baseline Setting

TCFD Reporting Workshop

1 day
Max 12 participants

Master the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) framework for climate risk assessment and reporting.

  • TCFD Four Pillars: Governance, Strategy, Risk, Metrics
  • Climate Scenario Analysis (IEA, IPCC)
  • Physical vs. Transition Risks
  • Materiality Assessment & Stakeholder Engagement
  • TCFD-Aligned Disclosure Writing

Circular Economy Principles

1 day
Max 15 participants

Transition from linear to circular business models: design for disassembly, reverse logistics, and resource recovery.

  • Circular Economy Frameworks (Ellen MacArthur)
  • Product Life Extension Strategies
  • Material Flow Analysis & Waste Audits
  • Reverse Logistics & Take-Back Schemes
  • Business Model Innovation for Circularity

Science-Based Targets (SBTi)

1 day
Max 12 participants

Set credible Net-Zero targets aligned with climate science using the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) methodology.

  • SBTi Framework & Submission Process
  • 1.5°C vs. Well-Below 2°C Pathways
  • Absolute vs. Intensity Reduction Targets
  • Scope 3 Value Chain Engagement
  • Long-Term Net-Zero Commitments

Delivery Formats

We adapt to your organisation's needs, location, and learning culture.

On-Site Training

Delivered at your facility with hands-on shop floor exercises and real-world examples from your operations.

  • Customised content to your industry
  • Team-based learning with your colleagues
  • Immediate application to live projects
  • Post-training coaching available

Virtual Classroom

Live, interactive sessions via Zoom or MS Teams with breakout rooms, polls, and collaborative whiteboards.

  • Access from anywhere globally
  • Smaller cohorts for better interaction
  • Recorded sessions for review
  • Digital resource packs included

Self-Paced eLearning

Video modules, interactive quizzes, and downloadable templates available 24/7 on our learning platform.

  • Learn at your own pace
  • 12-month platform access
  • Certificate upon completion
  • Ideal for distributed teams
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"The Operational Excellence Programme transformed our approach to problem-solving. Within three months of the training, our team identified and eliminated £150k in waste using the A3 methodology. The investment in training was repaid five times over."

Mark Thomson

Operations Director, Scottish Precision Engineering Ltd

Corporate Training Enquiry

Interested in bringing Greenwich Academy to your organisation? Tell us about your training needs and we'll design a programme tailored to your team.

We'll respond within 24 hours with a proposed curriculum and quote.