10 Topics
5 Days
49 Sessions
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is designed for professionals who need to build and use financial models for analysis, forecasting, and decision-making, including:
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Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) and Finance Directors
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Financial analysts and corporate finance professionals
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Investment bankers and private equity associates
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Corporate planners and strategic business development managers
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Budgeting and forecasting specialists
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Risk management and business intelligence professionals
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Management consultants and corporate advisors
Session Objectives
- Build robust financial models using spreadsheet software (e.g., Excel).
- Develop accurate financial forecasts using various techniques.
- Conduct sensitivity analysis and scenario planning.
- Perform valuation analysis using discounted cash flow and other methods.
- analyse financial data and interpret model outputs.
- Use financial models to support strategic decision-making.
About the Course
Precise financial models and dependable forecasts form the bedrock of smart decision-making in today's fast-paced business landscape. This thorough training course on Financial Modeling and Forecasting supplies professionals with the expertise required to construct resilient financial models, produce exact projections, and evaluate financial data to drive strategic choices. Attendees master industry best practices and advanced methodologies—such as spreadsheet design, scenario planning, and corporate valuation—to craft insightful financial outlooks and appraise new business ventures. By completing this program, professionals gain the confidence to build and decode complex financial models, ultimately fostering sound financial planning and enduring strategic success.
Curriculum & Topics
10 Topics | 49 Sessions
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Workshop 1.1:
Purpose and uses of financial models.
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Workshop 1.2:
Types of financial models (e.g., forecasting, valuation, budgeting).
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Workshop 1.3:
Key principles of financial model design and best practices.
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Workshop 1.4:
Setting up a financial model in a spreadsheet (e.g., Excel).
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Workshop 1.5:
Organizing and documenting financial models.
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Workshop 2.1:
Essential spreadsheet functions and formulas for financial modeling.
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Workshop 2.2:
Data input and validation techniques.
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Workshop 2.3:
Cell referencing and naming conventions.
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Workshop 2.4:
Creating charts and graphs for data visualization.
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Workshop 2.5:
Working with large datasets and tables.
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Workshop 3.1:
Creating a simple income statement model.
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Workshop 3.2:
Forecasting revenue and expenses.
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Workshop 3.3:
Calculating key financial metrics (e.g., gross profit, operating income, net income).
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Workshop 3.4:
Integrating assumptions and drivers into the model.
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Workshop 3.5:
Testing and validating the model.
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Workshop 4.1:
Time series analysis and forecasting methods (e.g., moving average, exponential smoothing).
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Workshop 4.2:
Regression analysis and its applications in financial forecasting.
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Workshop 4.3:
Qualitative forecasting methods (e.g., Delphi technique, market research).
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Workshop 4.4:
Combining different forecasting techniques.
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Workshop 4.5:
Evaluating forecast accuracy.
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Workshop 5.1:
Performing sensitivity analysis to identify key model drivers.
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Workshop 5.2:
Creating scenario analyses to assess the impact of different assumptions.
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Workshop 5.3:
Using data tables and Goal Seek in scenario analysis.
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Workshop 5.4:
Visualizing scenario analysis results.
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Workshop 5.5:
Interpreting scenario analysis outputs.
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Workshop 5.6:
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Workshop 6.1:
Creating a comprehensive financial model that links the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
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Workshop 6.2:
Forecasting each of the three financial statements.
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Workshop 6.3:
Integrating assumptions and drivers across the three statements.
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Workshop 6.4:
Balancing the balance sheet and ensuring consistency.
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Workshop 6.5:
Validating the three-statement model.
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Workshop 7.1:
Forecasting cash inflows and outflows.
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Workshop 7.2:
Building a cash flow statement model.
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Workshop 7.3:
Analyzing cash flow patterns and trends.
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Workshop 7.4:
Calculating free cash flow.
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Workshop 7.5:
Using cash flow models for liquidity analysis.
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Workshop 8.1:
Introduction to valuation techniques (e.g., discounted cash flow analysis, relative valuation).
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Workshop 8.2:
Building a discounted cash flow (DCF) model.
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Workshop 8.3:
Estimating the cost of capital.
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Workshop 8.4:
Calculating terminal value.
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Workshop 8.5:
Performing sensitivity analysis on valuation inputs.
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Workshop 9.1:
Calculating and interpreting key financial ratios (profitability, liquidity, solvency, efficiency).
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Workshop 9.2:
Using ratio analysis to assess financial performance and identify trends.
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Workshop 9.3:
Comparing financial ratios across different companies and industries.
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Workshop 9.4:
Integrating ratio analysis into financial models.
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Workshop 10.1:
Building financial models for project evaluation.
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Workshop 10.2:
Forecasting project cash flows.
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Workshop 10.3:
Calculating project NPV, IRR, and payback period.
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Workshop 10.4:
Performing sensitivity analysis on project inputs. Module 1: Introduction to Financial Modeling
