Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting
Essential Skills for Managing Business Risk and Performance
5 Day Training
Dates: 02 – 06 September | 18 – 22 November 2024
Locations: Grayston Ridge Office Park, Sandton
Platform: Available In-Class / Online
Price: Available on Request
Course Introduction
This leading edge Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course will provide you with the essential financial modelling skills to analyse and manage risk and business performance in the turbulent conditions of the 21st century. In today’s globally competitive world decision-makers face unprecedented levels of risk and uncertainty and traditional financial analysis and forecasting tools do not provide the flexibility and responsiveness to manage in these demanding conditions.
This practical hands-on training course will provide you with the methods and techniques of financial modelling in Excel that will equip you with a set of powerful financial tools with which to anticipate and manage the opportunities and threats confronting your organisation.
Course Objectives
By the end of this Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course you will have learned to:
Design and build practical and effective financial models in Excel
Improve your skills in analysing and interpreting financial statements
Build financial forecasting models for a range of business applications
Apply financial modelling techniques to investment decision-making
Use a range of tools to analyse and manage business risk
Who should attend?
Financial Accounting Team Members
Cost and Management Accounting Staff
Finance Managers
Planning Managers
Commercial Managers
Capital Investment and Project Team Members
Training Methodology
Our diverse instructional approaches ensure effective learning:
– Lectures & Presentations: Engage with expert-driven, stimulating content.
– Course Material: Access well-crafted supporting resources.
– Group Work: Collaborate on discussions and case studies for practical insights.
– Workshops & Role-Play: Participate in immersive, scenario-based activities.
– Practical Application: Focus on applying theoretical knowledge in real situations.
– Post-Training Support: Receive extensive support after training for skill implementation.
Training Outline
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
Module 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
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