Financial Modelling Fundamentals Training Course

Course Overview

Learning Objectives

• Analyze historical financial statements and identify the key financial and operational drivers required for basic financial modelling during the first day of the course.
• Develop a structured financial model containing assumptions, inputs, calculations, outputs, and basic control mechanisms by the end of the program.
• Evaluate the relationships between revenue, costs, profitability, working capital, capital expenditure, and cash flow.
• Apply fundamental forecasting techniques to develop projections for revenue, operating costs, profitability, and cash flow.
• Design logical relationships between operational assumptions and projected financial results.
• Build basic linkages between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Apply financial ratios and performance indicators to assess historical and projected financial performance.
• Develop simple scenarios and sensitivity analyses to evaluate the effect of changing financial assumptions.
• Improve model quality by applying basic validation, consistency checks, and error identification techniques.
• Prepare and present a fundamental financial model that supports budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and management decision-making during the final workshop.

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the purpose, structure, and practical applications of financial modelling.
• Identify the main components of a professional financial model and organize them appropriately.
• Analyze historical financial statements and identify key operational and financial drivers.
• Develop structured assumptions for revenue, costs, working capital, capital expenditure, and cash flow.
• Build basic financial forecasts using historical information and operational assumptions.
• Create logical linkages between the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement.
• Calculate and interpret fundamental financial ratios and performance indicators.
• Develop basic financial scenarios and perform sensitivity analysis on key assumptions.
• Identify common modelling errors and apply basic validation and consistency checks.
• Build and present a fundamental financial model that communicates financial assumptions, projected results, and key management insights.

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