Build Financial Models That Actually Work
Forget the textbook theory. We teach you how to construct financial models that real businesses use to make decisions worth millions.
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Most financial modelling courses dump formulas on you and call it a day. That's not how this works.
You'll spend time building models that mirror what companies actually need – cash flow forecasts, scenario planning, valuation frameworks. And we don't just show you the Excel shortcuts. You'll understand why each assumption matters and how one wrong input can tank the whole thing.
- Build three-statement models from scratch without templates
- Learn sensitivity analysis that uncovers hidden risks
- Master discounted cash flow methods used in real M&A deals
- Create scenario models that handle uncertainty properly
- Debug broken models and fix common structural errors
What You'll Actually Learn
Foundations
Financial statements, how they link together, and why getting the connections right is harder than it looks. We start with income statements and work through to integrated models.
Forecasting
Revenue projections, cost structures, working capital movements. This is where most people mess up, so we spend time on realistic assumptions and testing them.
Valuation
DCF models, comparable company analysis, precedent transactions. You'll learn what bankers and analysts actually do when they're valuing a business.
LBO Models
Leveraged buyout structures, debt schedules, IRR calculations. Private equity firms live and die by these models. We'll show you how they're built.
Scenario Planning
Base case, upside, downside – and how to build models flexible enough to handle all three without breaking. Sensitivity tables, data tables, the works.
Model Auditing
Finding errors, checking formulas, stress-testing assumptions. Because a beautiful model that's wrong is worse than no model at all.
Who's Teaching This
Our instructors have built models for acquisitions, IPOs, and corporate restructurings. They've worked in investment banking, private equity, and corporate finance roles across Australia and beyond.
Eight years in M&A advisory. Built DCF models for deals worth over $2 billion combined.
Former PE analyst who's modelled over twenty leveraged buyouts. Now teaches others the craft.
Spent a decade in corporate planning. Builds forecasting models for ASX-listed companies.
Specialises in scenario analysis and stress testing. Has audited models for major institutions.
Program Structure
This is a twelve-week intensive program. Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings, plus Saturday morning workshops where you'll build complete models from start to finish.
Our next cohort starts September 2025. We cap enrolment at eighteen students so everyone gets direct feedback on their work.
Weeks 1-3: Fundamentals
Financial statement structure, linking logic, and basic forecasting techniques. You'll build your first integrated three-statement model.
Weeks 4-7: Valuation
DCF models, terminal value calculations, weighted average cost of capital. Plus comparable company and precedent transaction analysis.
Weeks 8-10: Advanced
LBO models with detailed debt schedules, merger models, and scenario planning frameworks that handle complex assumptions.
Weeks 11-12: Projects
Build a comprehensive model based on a real company case. Present your findings and defend your assumptions to the group.
Ready to Build Real Models?
Our September 2025 cohort is currently open for enrolment. Limited spots available to maintain the quality of instruction and feedback.
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