Financial Analysis and Modeling
By External Provider
About this course
Poor financial decisions cost businesses billions because leaders lack tools to properly evaluate options. Professionals who master financial analysis become trusted advisors. This course provides the financial toolkit essential for business success. Learn to dissect financial statements like forensic accountants, spotting hidden problems and opportunities. Master Excel-based modeling to build dynamic forecasts adapting to changing assumptions. Develop expertise in valuation from DCF to multiples approaches. Through hands-on labs with real company data, practice building models that withstand scrutiny while remaining accessible to operational managers. By completion, you'll confidently lead financial workstreams and translate numbers into narratives that drive decisions.
What you will learn
- Develop financial analysis expertise by integrating statement analysis, forecasting, valuation, and communication for data-driven decisions.
- Analyze financial statements using ratios, benchmarking, and cash flow analysis to assess performance and identify improvement opportunities.
- Build integrated financial models with three-statement modeling, scenario analysis, and sensitivity testing to evaluate strategic options.
- Apply valuation methods and synthesize insights into models, reports, and presentations to support investment and strategic decisions.