FINANCIAL MODELLING USING MS EXCEL
“Building Dynamic, Reliable, and Insightful Financial Models to Drive Strategic Decisions”
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 27 – 29 Jan 2025 | Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | USD 2495 per delegate |
| 03 – 05 Mar 2025 | Doha, Qatar | USD 2495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Financial models are essential tools for evaluating business performance, supporting investment decisions, and forecasting financial outcomes. Microsoft Excel remains the most widely used platform for financial modeling due to its flexibility and analytical power.
This three-day hands-on course equips finance professionals with the practical skills to construct, interpret, and present robust financial models. Participants will learn best practices in structuring spreadsheets, linking statements, forecasting, and scenario testing—ensuring models are both accurate and decision-ready.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Build dynamic financial models using structured logic and linking techniques.
- Integrate income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow forecasts.
- Perform valuation using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models.
- Analyze financial ratios and performance indicators within the model.
- Apply sensitivity and scenario analysis to simulate business outcomes.
- Present models effectively to stakeholders and decision-makers.
Key Benefits of Attending
- Master Excel modeling tools that streamline financial planning and forecasting.
- Reduce errors and improve reliability of spreadsheets used in key decisions.
- Build models aligned with corporate finance, valuation, and investment analysis.
- Gain practical, transferable modeling templates and frameworks.
- Enhance your value as a financial analyst, business planner, or investment advisor.
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
- Financial analysts and corporate finance professionals
- Investment bankers and private equity associates
- Controllers, FP&A professionals, and strategic planners
- Business development and project finance officers
- Professionals who build or review financial models regularly
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
- Spreadsheet design and logic structuring
- Financial forecasting and statement integration
- DCF and valuation modeling
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Dashboard creation and data storytelling
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
- More accurate and actionable financial models
- Improved decision-making based on solid assumptions and logic
- Better alignment between planning, reporting, and investment strategy
- Stronger internal and external communication of financial projections
- Reduced risk in strategic and capital planning decisions
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
- Case Studies – Realistic business scenarios and historical datasets
- Excel Tools – Dynamic ranges, conditional logic, and forecasting formulas
- Templates – 3-statement models, valuation models, financial dashboards
- Group Work – Collaborative building and presentation of models
- Simulation – Sensitivity and scenario modeling under changing assumptions
- Q&A – Expert coaching on design, assumptions, and optimization
Course Outline
Detailed 3-Day Course Outline
Training Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM
Daily Format: 3–4 Learning Modules | Coffee breaks: 09:30 & 11:15 | Lunch Buffet: 01:00 – 02:00
Day 1: Model Structuring and Forecasting Foundations
Module 1: Fundamentals of Financial Modeling (07:30 – 09:30)
- Key principles: transparency, flexibility, auditability
- Spreadsheet structure, naming conventions, and workbook logic
- Model planning: inputs, calculations, outputs
Module 2: Forecasting Revenue and Cost Drivers (09:45 – 11:15)
- Historical trend analysis
- Top-down vs. bottom-up forecasting
- Volume, price, and mix-driven assumptions
Module 3: Building the Income Statement Forecast (11:30 – 01:00)
- Linking drivers to revenue, COGS, SG&A
- Operating income calculation
- Tax modeling basics
Module 4: Hands-On – Develop a Base Financial Model (02:00 – 03:30)
- Participants begin building their model from raw financial data
Day 2: Balance Sheet, Cash Flow, and Integration
Module 5: Balance Sheet Forecasting (07:30 – 09:30)
- Forecasting working capital components
- Fixed assets, depreciation, and capital expenditure
- Debt and equity assumptions
Module 6: Cash Flow Statement Integration (09:45 – 11:15)
- Direct vs. indirect method
- Linking to balance sheet and P&L
- Free cash flow calculation
Module 7: Model Integrity Checks and Circularity (11:30 – 01:00)
- Avoiding circular references
- Model validation and error checks
- Model documentation tips
Module 8: Workshop – Full 3-Statement Model Build (02:00 – 03:30)
- Participants finalize an integrated financial model
Day 3: Valuation, Scenario Testing, and Presentation
Module 9: Valuation Using DCF (07:30 – 09:30)
- Free cash flow to firm vs. equity
- Terminal value methods (Gordon Growth, exit multiple)
- Calculating and applying WACC
Module 10: Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis (09:45 – 11:15)
- Building scenarios for best/worst/base cases
- Sensitivity tables and data tables in Excel
- Testing impact of key variables (e.g., pricing, capex, growth)
Module 11: KPI Dashboards and Presentation (11:30 – 01:00)
- Visualizing key outputs for stakeholders
- Chart selection and data storytelling
- Model summary and executive-ready outputs
Module 12: Final Simulation – Strategic Model Presentation (02:00 – 03:30)
- Teams present their models and insights based on case assumptions
Certification
Participants who complete the program will receive a Certificate of Completion in Financial Modelling Using MS Excel, validating their ability to design and implement dynamic financial models for real-world business and investment decisions.