Global Finance and Advanced Trading Strategies
02/11/2024Advanced Equity Portfolio Management and Strategic Investment Analysis
02/11/2024Advanced Financial Analysis and Forecasting with Excel
£4,000.00
Overview:
This training program equips financial professionals with advanced techniques for data analysis, model construction, and forecasting. By combining hands-on training in Excel with scenario-based learning, participants will gain essential skills to perform financial analysis, create robust forecasting models, and communicate insights effectively for strategic decision-making.
Program Objectives:
By the end of the course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret corporate financial performance using ratio analysis and trend analysis.
- Develop advanced financial models in Excel, integrating Power Query, Power Pivot, and data visualization tools.
- Apply scenario and sensitivity analysis to test assumptions and improve forecasting reliability.
- Build projected financial statements and understand their impact on strategic planning.
- Communicate financial insights effectively to stakeholders through clear visualizations and reporting techniques.
Target Audience:
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Financial controllers, analysts, finance and accounting managers, supervisors, and finance professionals who analyze financial statements and create forecast models.
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Program Outline:
Day 1: Financial Analysis Techniques
- Advanced vertical and horizontal analysis.
- Liquidity, asset management, solvency, and profitability ratios.
- Market and valuation metrics, including DuPont analysis.
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis.
- Limitations of financial ratios and alternative analysis methods.
Day 2: Advanced Financial Calculations in Excel
- Time value of money: PV, NPV, IRR, and MIRR calculations.
- Introduction to advanced Excel functions like XNPV and XIRR.
- Effective yields and returns.
- Introduction to Power Query and Power Pivot for data manipulation.
Day 3: Cash Flow Statement Analysis and Ratios
- Cash flow categories: Operating, investing, and financing.
- Cash flow ratios and quality of earnings.
- Cash management strategies: Mandatory vs. discretionary cash flows.
Day 4: Model Construction Techniques in Excel
- Building dynamic data tables and using Goal Seek for modeling.
- Advanced modeling tools: Spinners, list boxes, and option buttons.
- Integrating external data sources for real-time updates.
Day 5: Forecasting Financial Statements
- Analyzing micro and macroeconomic factors for forecasting.
- Forecasting sales, costs, and key balance sheet accounts.
- Building income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
- Stress testing and risk assessment in forecasting models.
- Best practices for data visualization and report presentation.