Advanced Financial Analysis

The objective of this program is to provide knowledge and practical experience about the creation of comprehensive and flexible financial models used in financial planning and fundraising purposes.
The participants will gain insights into the step-by-step process of creating financial models using Microsoft Excel, putting checks and audits and finally analyzing the same.

Overview

This course will equip all participants with various tools to aid in complex business decision making by incorporating multiple factors operating in the dynamic business environment. At the end of the course, each participant will be able to create a financial model independently and carry out analysis to take the best decision for their company.

Who should attend

All individuals who want to improve their financial modeling skills should attend this course

Middle to senior managers from different industries
All professionals who want to deal or currently deal with financial modeling in their company
Consultants, advisors and other professionals who wish to improve their modeling skills

Methodology & Trainer

The non-theoretical methodology which includes interactive discussions, case studies, and assignments to understand the concepts and their applicability. As a policy, we limit the class size to 15 participants so that we can provide attention to each participant and ensure their objective is achieved.

We request you to please bring your laptop with Microsoft Excel installed to the class.

All our trainers are carefully chosen by us and possess a rich and vast experience in the financial sector. This course conducted by an experienced training consultant having more than 16 years of industry experience with some of the world’s leading business institutions, specializing in corporate finance, investment banking, and private equity.

Module – 1: Setting up a financial model and building projections

Overview of best industry practices for financial modeling
Importance of historical information
Analysis of company and industry information
Steps for creating financial models
Proper presentation of various sheets and setting up the model input dashboard

Module – 2: Preparation of Income statement, cash flow statements and balance sheet

Analysis of industry assumptions and their rationale for revenues & costs, assets and liabilities’ assumptions – operating cost, capex, leverage, modeling of historical ratios and trends
Shortlisting assumptions and applying adjustments
Applying various forecasting tools, etc

Module – 3: Importance of key schedules and their application

Working capital schedule
Fixed assets and depreciation
Schedule of amortization of intangible assets
Preparation of debt and interest
Taxation
Equity fundraising
Equity gap and funding

Module – 4: How to create working capital schedule

Components of cash and non-cash working capital
Working capital ratios and their interpretation
Forecasting working capital requirements

Module – 5: How to create Capex and funding schedules including multiple debts

Equity and debt fund raising and repayment structure
Debt waterfall mechanism
Checking debt repayment ratios, leverage, and covenants

Module – 6: Integration of income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

Industry practices on handling exceptions integration of Cash Flows, Income Statement and Balance Sheet
How to handle Circular References in financial modeling

Module – 7: Establish scenario and sensitivity analysis

Use of data for sensitivity analysis
Importance of scenario manager
Identifying suitable scenarios and sensitivities and their impact on financial analysis
Managing critical pitfalls in the analysis

Module – 8: How to analyze the data

Data sorting and Data filtering
Creating, customizing Pivots Tables, advanced pivot tables, and analysis
V-LOOK UP and H-LOOK UP, Macros, and other analysis

Module – 9: How to apply different financial analysis techniques on the model

Importance of PV, NPV, and IRR and their link with company valuation
How to analysis various capital budgeting decisions
Calculation of multiple ratios
Calculate the weighted average cost of capital using capital asset pricing model (CAPM)
Calculation of WACC
Investment and exit analysis – equity IRR, project IRR etc

Module – 10: Approaches to applying different valuation techniques in the model

Various methods of valuation – DCF, Multiples, comparables, etc
Discounted Cash Flow valuation and different multiples-based methodologies
Importance of terminal valuation
Current industry practices followed in company valuation using single or multiple methods
Incorporate various adjustments to the publicly available versions of Company valuation DELEGATES

Public Courses

No related posts found.

More Courses

Advanced Financial Analysis FAQ

What is an Advanced Financial Analysis Course and why is it important?

An Advanced Financial Analysis Course helps professionals develop the skills needed to evaluate financial performance, analyze business strategies, forecast future results, and support critical business decisions. It goes beyond basic financial analysis by incorporating valuation techniques, advanced ratio analysis, risk assessment, cash flow forecasting, and investment evaluation. These skills are highly valuable in today’s increasingly complex financial environment.

Who should attend an Advanced Financial Analysis Course?

An Advanced Financial Analysis Course is suitable for finance managers, financial analysts, business analysts, bankers, portfolio managers, consultants, investors, entrepreneurs, and senior decision-makers. It is also beneficial for professionals who want to strengthen their financial interpretation and strategic decision-making capabilities.

What topics are commonly covered in an Advanced Financial Analysis Course?

Advanced Financial Analysis Courses typically cover financial statement analysis, cash flow analysis, business valuation, ratio analysis, financial forecasting, capital budgeting, investment appraisal, risk assessment, industry analysis, and strategic decision-making. Participants often learn how to evaluate both historical performance and future business prospects using structured analytical frameworks.

How does Advanced Financial Analysis improve business decision-making?

Advanced Financial Analysis provides a structured approach to understanding financial information and identifying key business drivers. By analyzing profitability, cash flows, financial risks, valuation metrics, and future growth prospects, professionals can make more informed decisions regarding investments, business strategy, budgeting, and resource allocation.

What makes an effective Advanced Financial Analysis Course valuable?

An effective Advanced Financial Analysis Course combines practical case studies, interactive discussions, financial modeling exercises, and real-world business scenarios. This hands-on approach helps participants apply analytical techniques to actual business situations, improving their ability to interpret financial information and support strategic financial decisions with confidence.