THE ULTIMATE FINANCIAL MODELING MASTERY PROGRAM
Build, Analyze, and Present Robust Financial Models with Confidence and Precision
Course Schedule
| Date | Venue | Fees (Face-to-Face) |
|---|---|---|
| 07 – 11 Jul 2025 | Dubai, UAE | USD 3495 per delegate |
Course Introduction
Financial modeling is one of the most critical skills for professionals in finance, strategy, and business analysis. Whether for budgeting, valuation, M&A, or scenario planning, a robust model can make the difference between strategic clarity and risky assumptions. This hands-on mastery program is designed to help professionals develop advanced, dynamic models using Excel—from the ground up.
Over 5 intensive days, participants will learn to build fully integrated 3-statement models, perform valuation and investment analysis, run scenario and sensitivity testing, and apply financial logic to real-world business decisions.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
• Build integrated financial models linking income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow
• Apply best practices in Excel for logic, structure, and error prevention
• Create dynamic models with scenario and sensitivity capabilities
• Conduct valuation using DCF, multiples, and transaction comparables
• Translate financial outputs into decision-ready dashboards and reports
Key Benefits of Attending
• Master the full lifecycle of a financial model—from inputs to outputs
• Gain hands-on practice through real-world simulation exercises
• Strengthen decision-making with dynamic scenario modeling
• Present complex financial data clearly using executive-ready tools
• Build career-critical technical skills sought across finance roles
Intended Audience
This program is designed for:
• Financial Analysts and Corporate Finance Professionals
• Investment Bankers and M&A Specialists
• Business Analysts and Strategic Planners
• Controllers and Senior Accountants
• Anyone involved in modeling, forecasting, or valuation work
Individual Benefits
Key competencies that will be developed include:
• Structuring clean, auditable Excel models
• Integrating financial statements and automating calculations
• Applying valuation and investment decision frameworks
• Scenario analysis and presentation of results
• Advanced Excel techniques including dynamic charts and logic
Organization Benefits
Upon completing the training course, participants will demonstrate:
• Higher-quality financial projections and analysis
• Stronger business case development and valuation accuracy
• Faster and more flexible forecasting and budgeting processes
• Improved data transparency and executive communication
• Better collaboration across finance, strategy, and operations
Instructional Methdology
The course follows a blended learning approach combining theory with practice:
• Strategy Briefings – Modeling principles, structuring, valuation logic
• Case Studies – Public company models, M&A deal simulations
• Workshops – Step-by-step model building with instructor guidance
• Peer Exchange – Compare model approaches and decision assumptions
• Tools – Excel templates, error checks, modeling guides
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: Modeling Foundations and Excel Setup
- Module 1: Financial Modeling Principles and Logic (07:30 – 09:30)
• Model lifecycle, outputs, user needs, design logic - Module 2: Excel Efficiency and Best Practices (09:45 – 11:15)
• Naming conventions, range naming, formatting, trace auditing - Module 3: Structuring Inputs and Assumptions Sheets (11:30 – 01:00)
• Categories, driver logic, validations - Module 4: Workshop – Build Input Sheet and Drivers Module (02:00 – 03:30)
• Start of 3-statement model
Day 2: Building the Core Financial Statements
- Module 5: Revenue and Cost Modeling (07:30 – 09:30)
• Growth drivers, margins, cost categorization - Module 6: Forecasting the Income Statement (09:45 – 11:15)
• Depreciation, interest, tax modeling - Module 7: Balance Sheet and Working Capital (11:30 – 01:00)
• Assets, liabilities, linking capital structure - Module 8: Workshop – Complete and Link P&L and Balance Sheet (02:00 – 03:30)
• Error checks and reconciliation
Day 3: Cash Flow and Model Integration
- Module 9: Building the Cash Flow Statement (07:30 – 09:30)
• Direct vs indirect methods, linking to other statements - Module 10: Circular References and Iterative Logic (09:45 – 11:15)
• Interest, overdrafts, retained earnings - Module 11: Finalizing the 3-Statement Model (11:30 – 01:00)
• Linking, auditing, model integrity testing - Module 12: Workshop – Finalize and Review Full Model (02:00 – 03:30)
• Error-check tools and model cleanup
Day 4: Valuation, Scenarios, and Investment Decisions
- Module 13: Valuation Techniques – DCF and Multiples (07:30 – 09:30)
• Free cash flows, terminal value, EV/EBITDA - Module 14: WACC, Beta, and Capital Structure (09:45 – 11:15)
• Cost of equity, risk premium, debt mix - Module 15: Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis (11:30 – 01:00)
• Data tables, toggles, dropdowns - Module 16: Workshop – Build Valuation Module with Scenarios (02:00 – 03:30)
• Interpretation and analysis
Day 5: Reporting and Final Case Study
- Module 17: Dashboard Design and Dynamic Charts (07:30 – 09:30)
• Visualization tools, KPI design, clean reporting - Module 18: Presenting Financial Models to Stakeholders (09:45 – 11:15)
• Storytelling with numbers, layout, documentation - Module 19: Final Case Study – Group Modeling Exercise (11:30 – 01:00)
• Develop full model for simulated company - Module 20: Presentations and Model Review (02:00 – 03:30)
• Group demos and feedback
Certification
Participants will receive a Certificate of Completion in The Ultimate Financial Modeling Mastery Program, confirming their ability to build and interpret robust, integrated financial models for analysis, valuation, and strategic decision-making.