Introduction

Financial Modelling and Scenario Planning is a comprehensive course designed to equip professionals with the skills necessary to build accurate and effective financial models. Over the span of five days, participants will gain hands-on experience in the creation, analysis, and presentation of financial scenarios to enhance decision-making capabilities in their organizations.

Objectives

• Understand the fundamentals of financial modelling.
• Develop complex financial models using best practices.
• Implement scenario planning techniques for strategic decision-making.
• Analyze financial data to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Create dynamic models to adapt to business changes and uncertainties.

Course Outlines

Day 1: Introduction to Financial Modelling

• Overview of financial modelling and its applications.
• Introduction to Excel functionalities for financial modelling.
• Understanding financial statements and key financial metrics.
• Best practices for building robust financial models.
• Hands-on exercise: Creating a basic financial model.

Day 2: Advanced Modelling Techniques

• Exploring complex Excel functions and formulas.
• Integrating financial data and external datasets.
• Creating dynamic models with data tables and charts.
• Troubleshooting and debugging financial models.
• Case study: Developing a multi-year financial projection.

Day 3: Scenario Planning Fundamentals

• Introduction to scenario planning and its importance.
• Identifying key drivers and uncertainties in business environments.
• Developing various scenarios for strategic planning.
• Quantitative and qualitative scenario analysis techniques.
• Workshop: Creating scenarios for a sample business model.

Day 4: Integrating Financial Modelling with Scenario Planning

• Aligning financial models with scenario planning strategies.
• Utilizing sensitivity analysis for scenario evaluation.
• Building flexible and adaptable financial models.
• Preparing financial presentations for stakeholder communication.
• Exercise: Integrating scenarios into an existing financial model.

Day 5: Practical Application and Presentation

• Developing a comprehensive case study from scratch.
• Applying scenario planning to real-world business challenges.
• Review and critique of participants' financial models.
• Final workshop: Presenting findings to a simulated board.
• Course review and feedback session.