Business and Financial Modelling Excellence: Tools for Strategic Decision Making
Introduction
The development of effective and realistic business and financial models is a critical capability in today’s value-driven organisations. With shareholders increasingly concerned about the value of their investments, organisations must ensure optimum utilisation of resources.
Using **Excel**, the **Business & Financial Modelling process** provides a powerful framework to project potential outcomes of strategic and tactical initiatives. The ability to answer the key question – *“What are the potential results?”* – is essential for robust decision-making.
This highly practical five-day programme takes participants through the complete modelling process, offering hands-on experience, case studies, and tools to sharpen analytical abilities for **profitable and strategic decision-making**.
Key Objectives
By the end of this programme, participants will be able to:
* Understand the significance of proper formulation and interpretation of financial models.
* Apply statistical tools such as **Exponential Smoothing, Regression, and Seasonality**.
* Translate business challenges into structured mathematical models.
* Use Excel® tools such as **Solver, Goal Seeker, Scenario Analysis, and Spreadsheet Auditor** effectively.
* Analyse time-series data and apply regression analysis techniques.
* Optimise product mix to maximise profits.
* Simulate potential returns on new capital investments.
* Project the probability of processes running within budget.
* Develop models to support **pricing strategies, budget planning, and product continuation decisions**.
* Build comprehensive models to integrate strategic and operational insights.
Programme Outline
Day One: Foundations of Financial Modelling
* Defining Models and Financial Models.
* 10 Steps to Create Robust Financial Models.
* Improving Traditional Models with Modern Techniques.
* Using Flowcharting to Enhance Model Logic.
* **Time Value Models**:
* Core concepts of the Time Value of Money.
* Application of WACC in capital budgeting models.
* NPV, IRR, MIRR functions in Excel®.
Day Two: Financial Analysis Models
* **Break-Even Analysis, Scenario Analysis & Sensitivity Analysis**.
* Comparing analysis approaches and integration into financial models.
* **Lease vs. Buy Models**:
* Fundamentals of leasing and asset purchase decisions.
* Applying financial models to evaluate options.
Day Three: Financial Ratios & Valuation Models
* **Financial Ratio Analysis Models**:
* Major ratios for performance evaluation.
* Peer group comparison and benchmarking.
* **Stock & Bond Valuation Models**:
* Dividend Discount Techniques.
* Intrinsic vs. Market Value.
* Bond valuation, price, and Yield to Maturity (YTM).
Day Four: Comprehensive Models & Optimisation Tools
* **Advanced Excel Tools**: Solver, Goal Seeker, Scenario Manager.
* Building financial optimisation models.
* Creating “connected” models integrating multiple activities.
* Best practices in financial model design and use.
Day Five: Case Studies in Strategic Decision-Making
* **Case 1**: Equipment replacement vs. maintenance – revenue and cost-driven models.
* **Case 2**: Lease vs. Buy – financial modelling for cost optimisation.
* **Case 3**: Stock valuation with dynamic sensitivity to assumptions.
* **Case 4**: Supplier sourcing – modelling multi-variable cost and time trade-offs.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will gain hands-on expertise to:
* Design **robust, practical, and dynamic financial models**.
* Confidently apply Excel®-based techniques to real-world business problems.
* Support strategic decisions with data-driven insights.
* Align financial modelling with **corporate strategy, budgeting, and planning excellence**.
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