Advanced Financial Forecasting and Modeling Training Course 📊

Module 1: Foundations of Financial Analysis

ü  The Role of a Financial Analyst

ü  Review of Financial Statements

ü  The Interconnections Between the Statements

ü  Introduction to Financial Ratios and Their Meaning

ü  An overview of the course structure for effective learning

ü  Practical Session: Reviewing and interpreting a company's financial statements.

Module 2: Advanced Financial Statement Analysis

ü  Vertical and Horizontal Analysis

ü  The DuPont Analysis Framework

ü  Forensic Accounting: Identifying Red Flags

ü  Quality of Earnings Analysis

ü  The core of this financial analysis advanced course

ü  Practical Session: Conducting an in-depth analysis of a real-world company's financials.

Module 3: Strategic Financial Planning & Budgeting

ü  The Budgeting Process

ü  Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up Budgeting

ü  Linking Budgets to Corporate Strategy

ü  Variance Analysis and Performance Management

ü  The essence of a good finance & budgeting training course

ü  Practical Session: Preparing a comprehensive corporate budget.

Module 4: Financial Forecasting Fundamentals

ü  Principles of Financial Forecasting

ü  Identifying Key Drivers and Assumptions

ü  Forecasting Methodologies

ü  The Importance of a Reliable Forecast

ü  Using historical data to drive assumptions

ü  Practical Session: Creating a simple sales and revenue forecast.

Module 5: Building a Three-Statement Financial Model

ü  Setting up the Model Structure in Excel

ü  Linking the Income Statement, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow Statement

ü  Ensuring the Model Balances

ü  Auditing the Model for Errors

ü  A cornerstone of this financial forecasting and modelling training course

ü  Practical Session: Building an integrated three-statement model from scratch.

Module 6: Advanced Revenue and Expense Forecasting

ü  Forecasting Revenue with Multiple Drivers

ü  Modeling Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)

ü  Projecting Operating Expenses (e.g., SG&A)

ü  Incorporating Market and Economic Factors

ü  The impact of macro trends on revenue

ü  Practical Session: Building a detailed, driver-based revenue forecast.

Module 7: Working Capital and Capital Expenditure Modeling

ü  Forecasting Accounts Receivable, Inventory, and Accounts Payable

ü  The Working Capital Cycle

ü  Modeling a Property, Plant & Equipment (PP&E) Schedule

ü  Forecasting Capital Expenditures (CapEx) and Depreciation

ü  The importance of these schedules for a complete model

ü  Practical Session: Creating a dynamic working capital and PP&E schedule.

Module 8: Debt and Equity Modeling

ü  Types of Debt and Their Impact on the Model

ü  Building a Debt and Interest Schedule

ü  Modeling Shareholders' Equity and Dividends

ü  Understanding the Capital Structure

ü  Circularity and how to resolve it

ü  Practical Session: Building a detailed debt and equity schedule.

Module 9: Free Cash Flow Analysis and Valuation

ü  Calculating Free Cash Flow to Firm (FCFF) and to Equity (FCFE)

ü  The Importance of Free Cash Flow in Valuation

ü  Understanding the Cash Flow Waterfall

ü  Linking cash flow to strategic decisions

ü  The ultimate goal of financial modeling

ü  Practical Session: Calculating and analyzing a company's free cash flow.

Module 10: Scenario and Sensitivity Analysis

ü  Defining and Creating Scenarios (e.g., Best Case, Worst Case)

ü  Using Data Tables to Test Sensitivities

ü  The Value of a Robust Scenario Analysis

ü  The impact of different assumptions on outcomes

ü  Presenting scenario analysis effectively

ü  Practical Session: Building a scenario analysis table in Excel.

Module 11: Business Valuation Techniques

ü  Introduction to Valuation Methodologies

ü  Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Valuation

ü  Relative Valuation (Comps and Precedents)

ü  The Gordon Growth Model and Terminal Value

ü  The practical application of valuation theory

ü  Practical Session: Performing a DCF valuation using your integrated financial model.

Module 12: Capital Budgeting and Investment Decisions

ü  Evaluating Projects using NPV and IRR

ü  Payback Period and Profitability Index

ü  The Capital Budgeting Process

ü  The role of risk in project selection

ü  A key part of any good finance and budgeting training

ü  Practical Session: Evaluating two potential investment projects for a company.

Module 13: Corporate Finance and Capital Structure

ü  Sources of Capital (Debt, Equity, Mezzanine)

ü  The Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC)

ü  Capital Structure Decisions

ü  The Modigliani-Miller Theorem

ü  The impact of leverage on a firm's value

ü  Practical Session: Calculating WACC for a company.

Module 14: Financial Risk Management

ü  Identifying and Quantifying Financial Risks

ü  Hedging Strategies for Currency and Interest Rate Risk

ü  Credit Risk and Liquidity Risk

ü  The role of internal controls

ü  How to manage and mitigate risk

ü  Practical Session: Analyzing a company's financial risk profile.

Module 15: Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Modeling

ü  Accretion/Dilution Analysis

ü  Modeling Transaction and Synergy Adjustments

ü  The pro forma combined financial statements

ü  The financing of an acquisition

ü  A vital skill in any financial analysis advanced course

ü  Practical Session: Building a simple M&A model for a hypothetical acquisition.

Module 16: Excel Best Practices for Finance Professionals

ü  Essential Formulas and Functions

ü  Keyboard Shortcuts to Increase Efficiency

ü  Auditing a Model for Errors

ü  Protecting Cells and Worksheets

ü  Best practices for model structure

ü  Practical Session: A dedicated session to practice and master Excel skills.

Module 17: Case Study: Integrated Financial Model

ü  A comprehensive case study where participants build a full financial model from start to finish.

ü  This module serves as a practical application of all learned skills.

ü  The ultimate test of your financial forecasting and modelling training course skills.

ü  Practical Session: Participants work on a complex, real-world case study.

Module 18: Final Capstone Project & Presentation

ü  Participants receive a new, complex case study to work on independently.

ü  They build a complete financial model, valuation, and analysis.

ü  They then present their findings and recommendations to the class.

ü  Peer feedback and expert review from the trainers

ü  Practical Session: Final presentation of the capstone project.

About Our Trainers

Our trainers are seasoned professionals with extensive experience in investment banking, corporate finance, and private equity. They have built and used hundreds of financial models in their careers and are experts in financial analysis advanced course topics. Their practical, hands-on experience ensures the content is relevant, practical, and directly applicable to your work.

Quality Statement

We are committed to providing a top-tier educational experience that is both challenging and rewarding. Our curriculum is continuously updated to reflect the latest industry practices and software advancements. We believe that the best way to learn is by doing, which is why our course is built around practical, hands-on modeling.

Admission Criteria

ü  Participants should be reasonably proficient in English. 

ü  Applicants must live up to Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training admission criteria.

Terms and Conditions

1. Discounts: Organizations sponsoring Four Participants will have the 5th attend Free
2. What is catered for by the Course Fees: Fees cater for all requirements for the training – Learning materials, Lunches, Teas, Snacks and Certification. All participants will additionally cater for their travel and accommodation expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
3. Certificate Awarded: Participants are awarded Certificates of Participation at the end of the training.
4. The program content shown here is for guidance purposes only. Our continuous course improvement process may lead to changes in topics and course structure.
5. Approval of Course: Our Programs are NITA Approved. Participating organizations can therefore claim reimbursement on fees paid in accordance with NITA Rules.

Booking for Training

Simply send an email to the Training Officer on training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com and we will send you a registration form. We advise you to book early to avoid missing a seat to this training.

Or call us on +254720272325 / +254737296202

Payment Options

We provide 3 payment options, choose one for your convenience, and kindly make payments at least 5 days before the Training start date to reserve your seat:

1. Groups of 5 People and Above – Cheque Payments to: Phoenix Center for Policy, Research and Training Limited should be paid in advance, 5 days to the training.
2. Invoice: We can send a bill directly to you or your company.
3. Deposit directly into Bank Account (Account details provided upon request)

Cancellation Policy

1. Payment for all courses includes a registration fee, which is non-refundable, and equals 15% of the total sum of the course fee.
2. Participants may cancel attendance 14 days or more prior to the training commencement date.
3. No refunds will be made 14 days or less before the training commencement date. However, participants who are unable to attend may opt to attend a similar training course at a later date or send a substitute participant provided the participation criteria have been met.

Tailor-Made Courses

We understand that every organization has unique challenges and opportunities as well as unique training needs. Phoenix Training Center offers tailor-made courses designed to address specific requirements and challenges faced by your team or organization. Whether you need a customized curriculum, a specific duration, or on-site delivery, we can adapt our expertise to provide a training solution that perfectly aligns with your objectives.

We can customize this Course to focus on your industry, specific risk profile, or internal stakeholder dynamics. Contact us to discuss how we can create a bespoke training program that maximizes value and impact for your team. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202 or Email training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com

Accommodation and Airport Pick-up

For physical training attendees, we can assist with recommendations for accommodation near the training venue. Airport pick-up services can also be arranged upon request to ensure a smooth arrival. Please inform us of your travel details in advance if you require these services. For reservations contact the Training Officer on Email: training@phoenixtrainingcenter.com or on Tel: +254720272325 / +254737296202