Fundamentals of Financial Modelling

About The Course

The Fundamentals of Financial Modelling course introduces participants to the essential techniques and tools for building financial models. Covering everything from basic financial statements to advanced forecasting methods, this course equips participants with the skills to analyze financial data, forecast future performance, and make informed business decisions.

What I will learn?

By the end of this course, participants will:

Understand the key components and structure of a financial model.
Learn how to build a simple yet effective financial model using Excel.
Be able to analyze financial statements and integrate them into a model.
Develop forecasting techniques to predict financial performance.
Understand the role of sensitivity analysis and scenario planning in financial modeling.
Gain hands-on experience creating financial models for various business purposes.

Course Curriculum

Day 1: Introduction to Financial Modelling

Module 1: Introduction to Financial Modelling

What is financial modeling and why it is important?
Overview of common financial models used in business.
Key skills and tools needed to build financial models.

Module 2: Understanding Financial Statements

Key components of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
How to read and interpret financial statements.
Integrating financial statements into a model.

Module 3: Excel for Financial Modelling

Introduction to Excel functions and tools for financial modeling.
Formatting and structuring a financial model.
Basic formulas and functions used in financial modeling.

Day 2: Advanced Financial Modelling Techniques

Module 4: Building a Simple Financial Model

Step-by-step guide to building a basic financial model.
Setting up assumptions and inputs.
Creating revenue, cost, and profit projections.

Module 5: Financial Forecasting and Valuation

Techniques for forecasting revenue, expenses, and profits.
Understanding the time value of money and discounted cash flows (DCF).
Introduction to business valuation techniques.

Module 6: Sensitivity Analysis and Scenario Planning

Importance of sensitivity analysis in modeling.
Creating different scenarios to assess risk and performance.
Interpreting the results of sensitivity and scenario analysis.

Program Methodology and Approaches

Hands-On Learning: Participants will actively build a financial model using Excel throughout the course.
Real-World Applications: Apply financial modeling concepts to practical business scenarios.
Step-by-Step Guidance: Learn the techniques for building and interpreting financial models, with real-time support from the instructor.
Interactive Exercises: Participate in hands-on exercises to practice and apply the skills learned.

This course provides the foundational knowledge and hands-on experience necessary to build and use financial models effectively, helping participants make more informed financial decisions.

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

Finance professionals and analysts who wish to enhance their financial modeling skills.
Business owners and entrepreneurs who want to forecast their company’s future performance.
Accountants and financial managers responsible for financial planning and budgeting.
Anyone interested in learning the fundamentals of building financial models.

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Benefits Obtained :

Hands-On Experience: Build a financial model from scratch during the course.
Practical Skills: Learn to use Excel functions and techniques that are directly applicable to real business scenarios.
Forecasting Techniques: Master the skills needed for accurate financial forecasting and projections.
Scenario Planning: Learn how to use financial models for strategic decision-making.
HRD Corp Claimable: Eligible for funding under the SBL Khas scheme for HRD Corp contributors.