Global Learning for Operational Leaders
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Introduction
Course overview
Financial professionals are often asked to provide analysis and projections of finances to help management make decisions. By attending this course, you will be able to prepare and build financial analysis models effectively, understand and analyze the time value of money, and prepare forecasted financial statements.
What you will achieve
Learning objectives
- Use financial ratio analysis to interpret organizational financial performance and position
- Calculate financial ratios related to the cash flow statement
- Utilize Microsoft Excel in the time value of money calculations
- Apply MS Excel modeling tools and functions such as spinner, list box, option button, etc.
- Forecast and build models for the three main financial statements
Who should attend
Target audience
- Financial controllers, analysts, finance and accounting managers, supervisors, and finance professionals who need to interpret and analyze financial statements and use them to create financial forecast models in their organizations.
- Target Competencies
- Understanding and performing financial analysis
- Performing vertical, horizontal, and trend analysis
- Financial forecasting
- Modeling financial statements
- Applying Excel functions and tools
Methodology
Learning approach
- The course is a hands-on workshop that applies MS Excel to model financial analysis and forecasting through different exercises and case studies.
Complete course outline
Course outline and key learning areas
The timings provided are estimates and may vary depending on the number of participants and the discussions taking place during the sessions. They are indicative only and do not constitute a binding commitment.
Module 1
Financial Analysis Techniques
- Vertical analysis and strategy
- Horizontal, trend analysis, and growth
Module 2
Liquidity analysis
- Current, quick, and cash ratios, defensive interval, and cash conversion cycle
Module 3
Asset management and activity ratios
- Total and fixed assets turnover
Module 4
Solvency analysis
- Debt, equity, and times interest earned ratios
Module 5
Profitability analysis
- Profit margin, gross margin, return on assets, return on equity, EBITDA
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does Financial Analysis Modeling and Forecasting (F01) cover?
This course covers Accounting and Finance through a structured five-day outline focused on practical application, discussion, and implementation planning.
When is the next available session?
The next scheduled session starts on 19 - 23 October 2026. See the course schedules section for the available dates and delivery formats.
Who should attend this course?
Financial controllers, analysts, finance and accounting managers, supervisors, and finance professionals who need to interpret and analyze financial statements and use them to create financial forecast models in their organizations., Target Competencies, Understanding and performing financial analysis
Is bilingual course delivery available?
Yes. All course materials and presentations are provided in English, while bilingual explanation and discussion support may be available depending on the selected location and trainer availability. For example, when attending a course in Istanbul, you may request a Turkish-speaking trainer to explain the English course content in Turkish. Arabic explanation support may also be requested at this location. Other languages are available in selected cities. You can choose your preferred language support as an optional preference during registration.
How can I register for a session?
Use any Register button next to the available course dates to open the participant registration page and submit your booking request for the selected session.
Is this course available online as well as classroom-based?
Check the course schedules section for currently published classroom and Online / Live sessions.
Where are classroom sessions delivered?
Current classroom venues include Paris, Frankfurt, Barcelona, Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna.
How long is the training programme?
The programme runs for five days, with up to five training hours per day, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Each programme includes a total of 25 training hours.
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