Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting

Start Date End Date Venue Fees (US $)
23 Aug 2026 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register
18 Oct 2026 Dubai, UAE $ 3,900 Register

Financial Analysis, Modelling & Forecasting

Introduction

In today’s unpredictable economic landscape, making informed financial decisions requires more than just traditional analysis—it demands strategic forecasting and dynamic modelling. The Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course equips professionals with the practical tools and analytical techniques to assess financial performance, manage uncertainty, and forecast future scenarios with precision. This training course introduces advanced financial modelling practices using Excel, designed to enhance decision-making capabilities and support strategic planning. Participants will gain a solid understanding of how to construct flexible and robust models that adapt to changing market conditions. With a focus on real-world financial challenges, this course empowers professionals to navigate risks, evaluate investment options, and strengthen the financial resilience of their organisations.

This Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course will highlight:

  • Key financial modelling strategies for modern business needs
  • Advanced Excel techniques for forecasting and decision-making
  • Analytical methods to assess performance and detect financial risks
  • Improved approaches to capital investment decisions
  • Techniques to quantify and manage uncertainty effectively

Objectives

    By the end of this Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course, participants will be able to:

    • Construct comprehensive and practical financial models using Excel
    • Perform in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial statements
    • Develop forecasting models tailored to business-specific applications
    • Apply modelling techniques to assess investment opportunities
    • Utilise tools to identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks

Training Methodology

This Financial Analysis and Modelling training course will be structured as a highly participative workshop with formal presentations, case studies and interactive worked examples. Relevant examples and case studies illustrate the application of each of the topics covered and ample opportunities are provided to practice and perfect financial modelling in Excel with one of our laptops, or your own.

Who Should Attend?

This Financial modelling training course is ideal for professionals seeking to sharpen their financial analysis and modelling capabilities in a competitive and risk-sensitive business environment. It is particularly beneficial for individuals engaged in financial planning, investment evaluation, or strategic forecasting.

Professionals who will benefit from the Financial Analysis, Modelling and Forecasting training course include:

  • Financial Accounting and Reporting Teams
  • Management and Cost Accountants
  • Corporate and Finance Managers
  • Business and Strategic Planning Managers
  • Commercial and Investment Analysts
  • Capital Project and Investment Planning Personnel

Course Outline

Day 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

Day 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

Day 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

Day 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

Day 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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