Finance Basics for Operators
A beginner finance course for operators who need practical control over cash, contribution margin, and execution tradeoffs without CFO-level complexity.
Course story
Task: Turn raw finance numbers into one weekly operating decision with clear guardrails.
Viktor is the economics analyst facing the course challenge.
Nova helps translate signals into clear decisions and next steps.
You join the team to solve the course problem together.
Course content
Module 1
Mission 1: Cash vs Profit Reality
Problem: Viktor must explain why profit and cash tell different stories this week.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Mission 2: Unit Economics Snapshot
Problem: Viktor must calculate contribution margin and identify one weak line.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Mission 3: Break-even Scenario Card
Problem: Viktor must define one break-even scenario with explicit assumptions.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Module 2
Mission 4: Cost Structure Triage
Problem: Viktor must identify the top cost driver and one control move.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Mission 5: Runway Baseline
Problem: Viktor must quantify runway and flag the critical trigger level.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Mission 6: Pricing Sensitivity Check
Problem: Viktor must compare baseline vs test pricing with one guardrail.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Module 3
Mission 7: Working Capital Rhythm
Problem: Viktor must identify one timing gap that hurts cash reliability.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Mission 8: Weekly Finance Dashboard
Problem: Viktor must choose six weekly metrics with thresholds and actions.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
Mission 9: Operator Finance Brief
Problem: Viktor must deliver a brief with signal, action, and expected impact.
Outcome: Finance operator card (1 page)
PreviewCourse questions
Quick answers about access, pacing, and certificates.
What will I learn in this course?
A beginner finance course for operators who need practical control over cash, contribution margin, and execution tradeoffs without CFO-level complexity.
How long does it take to finish?
Most learners complete this course in about 4 hours of focused work.
Is this course free?
Create a free account to start learning. Premium adds unlimited mentor help, free certificates, and premium resources.
Who is this course for?
Designed for beginner learners focused on finance, unit-economics, runway, reporting.
Do I get a certificate?
Premium and Teams include free certificates after you complete the course. Starter learners can purchase a per-course certificate upgrade upon completion.