Financial Modeling in Excel

Info

The program's objective is to impart valuable knowledge and hands-on experience in developing comprehensive and adaptable financial models for financial planning and fundraising.

Participants will explore the meticulous stages of constructing financial models using Microsoft Excel, ensuring accuracy through checks and audits, and performing analysis.

Overview

This course is designed to provide participants with essential tools for effective business decision making by considering various factors in a dynamic business landscape. By the conclusion of the course, each participant will be capable of independently building a financial model and conducting analyses to make informed decisions for their organization.

Who should attend

Individuals seeking to advance their financial modeling abilities
Middle to senior-level managers across various industries
Professionals involved or interested in financial modeling within their organizations
Consultants and advisors aiming to enhance their modeling expertise

Methodology

The learning approach integrates interactive discussions, case studies, and assignments to deepen understanding of the concepts presented. The class size is intentionally limited to 15 participants to ensure personalized attention and support in achieving their learning goals.

Participants are encouraged to bring their laptops with Microsoft Excel installed for practical exercises.

Trainer

All trainers are meticulously selected for their extensive experience in the financial sector. The course is led by a seasoned training consultant with over 16 years of experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and private equity, having worked with some of the top global business institutions.

Course Content

Module – 1

Introduction to financial model setup and projection building

Insights into best practices for financial modeling
The role of historical data
Analysis of company and industry profiles
Stepwise approach to creating financial models
Strategies for effective presentation and input dashboard setup

Module – 2

Developing financial statements: income statement, cash flow statement, and balance sheet

Understanding industry assumptions for revenues, costs, assets, and liabilities
Refining assumptions through adjustments
Utilizing forecasting tools

Module – 3

Understanding the significance of key schedules

Working capital schedule setup
Fixed asset management and depreciation
Amortization schedules for intangible assets
Debt and interest preparation
Taxation implications
Equity fundraising strategies
Identifying equity gaps and funding needs

Module – 4

Creating a working capital schedule

Components of cash and non-cash working capital
Analysis of working capital ratios
Forecasting working capital needs

Module – 5

Establishing Capex and funding schedules, including various debts

Strategies for equity and debt fundraising and repayment structures
Debt waterfall analysis
Evaluating debt repayment ratios and covenants

Module – 6

Integrating the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement

Industry practices for managing exceptions
Handling circular references in financial modeling

Module – 7

Conducting scenario and sensitivity analysis

Utilizing data for sensitivity testing
The role of a scenario manager
Identifying critical scenarios and their effects on financial analyses
Avoiding common pitfalls in analysis

Module – 8

Analyzing data effectively

Techniques for data sorting and filtering
Creating and customizing pivot tables for advanced analysis
Utilizing VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, and macros for deeper data insights

Module – 9

Applying financial analysis techniques to the model

Understanding the significance of PV, NPV, and IRR in company valuation
Analyzing capital budgeting decisions
Calculating key financial ratios
Measuring cost of capital using CAPM
Investment and exit analysis, including equity and project IRR

Module – 10

Exploring various valuation techniques

Methods including DCF, multiples, and comparables
Discounted Cash Flow and multiple valuation methodologies
Importance of terminal valuation in assessments
Current practices in company valuation employing single and multiple methodologies
Adjusting publicly available company valuation data

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