An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting
Essential Skills for Managing Business Risk and Performance
Classroom Sessions:
Online Sessions:
| 18 - 22 Aug 2025 | Online | $3,950 | |
| 15 - 19 Dec 2025 | Online | $3,950 | |
| 06 - 10 Apr 2026 | Online | $3,950 | |
| 17 - 21 Aug 2026 | Online | $3,950 | |
| 14 - 18 Dec 2026 | Online | $3,950 |
INTRODUCTION
In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, making informed financial decisions requires more than just traditional analysis—it demands strategic forecasting and dynamic modelling. The Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course equips professionals with the practical tools and analytical techniques to assess financial performance, manage uncertainty, and forecast future scenarios with precision.
This training course introduces advanced financial modelling practices using Excel, designed to enhance decision-making capabilities and support strategic planning. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how to construct flexible and robust models that adapt to changing market conditions. With a focus on real-world financial challenges, this course empowers professionals to navigate risks, evaluate investment options, and strengthen the financial resilience of their organisations.
This Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course will highlight:
- Key financial modelling strategies for modern business needs
- Advanced Excel techniques for forecasting and decision-making
- Analytical methods to assess performance and detect financial risks
- Improved approaches to capital investment decisions
- Techniques to quantify and manage uncertainty effectively
Objectives
By the end of this Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course, participants will be able to:
- Construct comprehensive and practical financial models using Excel
- Perform in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial statements
- Develop forecasting models tailored to business-specific applications
- Apply modelling techniques to assess investment opportunities
- Utilise tools to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks
Training Methodology
This Financial Analysis and Modelling training course will be structured as a highly participative workshop with formal presentations, case studies and interactive worked examples. Relevant examples and case studies illustrate the application of each of the topics covered and ample opportunities are provided to practice and perfect financial modelling in Excel with one of our laptops, or your own.
Organisational Impact
Organisations that invest in this Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course will see significant value in improved analytical capabilities, enhanced forecasting accuracy, and data-driven decision-making. This course will empower professionals to deliver more reliable financial insights, contributing to stronger organisational planning and performance.
Key benefits include:
- Sharpened financial interpretation and modelling expertise
- Enhanced forecasting reliability for better strategic planning
- Greater accuracy in investment and capital budgeting evaluations
- Improved agility in navigating financial risk and market volatility
- Elevated capability in leveraging data for business performance
Personal Impact
Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical modelling experience, enabling them to deliver high-impact financial insights and strategies. This training course strengthens core financial competencies while introducing innovative forecasting tools and Excel-based solutions.
Delegates of the Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course will benefit by:
- Strengthening their ability to manage financial risk and uncertainty
- Playing a more strategic role in financial planning and analysis
- Developing mastery in Excel financial functions and model creation
- Enhancing forecasting accuracy for future business planning
- Building confidence in investment appraisal and scenario modelling
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This Financial modelling training course is ideal for professionals seeking to sharpen their financial analysis and modelling capabilities in a competitive and risk-sensitive business environment. It is particularly beneficial for individuals engaged in financial planning, investment evaluation, or strategic forecasting.
Professionals who will benefit from the Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course include:
- Financial Accounting and Reporting Teams
- Management and Cost Accountants
- Corporate and Finance Managers
- Business and Strategic Planning Managers
- Commercial and Investment Analysts
- Capital Project and Investment Planning Personnel
DAY 1
The Competitive Challenge in the 21st Century
- Identifying and Managing Stakeholder Needs
- Business Models and How They are Disrupted
- An Integrated Approach to Risk Management
- The Essentials of Business Performance Management
Fundamentals of Financial Modelling
- Financial Statements Basics
- Fundamentals of Financial Modelling
DAY 2
Mastering Financial Analysis
- Building a Financial Ratio Database in Excel
- Practical Modelling: The Cost-Volume-Profit Relationship
- Measuring and Improving Return On Investment
- Measuring and Improving Asset Management Efficiency
- Measuring and Managing Capital Structure and Risk
- Practical Modelling: The Effect of Gearing on Shareholders’ Earnings
DAY 3
Improving Financial Forecasting
- Practical Modelling: Using Excel Statistical Analysis Tools
- Avoiding Common Forecasting Problems
- Using Moving Averages to Analyse Time Series Data
- Using Linear Regression for Sales Trend Analysis
- Using Excel Solver to Minimise Forecasting Error
- Using Regression and Correlation to Forecast Costs
- Practical Modelling: Cash Flow Forecasting
DAY 4
Financial Models to Improve Investment Decision-making
- Principles of Capital Investment Decision-making
- Sources and Cost of Business Finance
- Practical Modelling: Using Excel Discounted Cash Flow Tools
- Practical Modelling: Capital Investment Analysis
- Essentials of Business Valuation
- Practical Modelling: Business Valuation Based on Shareholder Value Added
DAY 5
Managing Risk and Uncertainty
- Identifying and Analysing Business Risk
- Probability Based Approach to Decision-making
- Monte Carlo Simulation
- Sensitivity Analysis and “what-if” Forecasting
- Identifying the Key Drivers of Financial Performance
- Practical Modelling: Key Driver “what-if” Forecast
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Endorsed Education Provider
GLOMACS is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org
In Association With
PetroKnowledge
Our collaboration with Petroknowledge aims to provide the best training services and benefits for our valued clients
Oxford Management Centre
A GLOMACS - Oxford Management Centre collaboration aimed at providing the best training services and benefits to our valued clients.
KC Academy
Our collaboration with KC Academy aims to provide the best training services and benefits for our valued clients
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