Build Financial Models That Actually Work
Learn to construct valuation models and forecasting frameworks used by analysts at major Australian firms. Our autumn 2025 program focuses on practical techniques you'll apply from week one.
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Why Most Financial Models Fail in Real Scenarios
Here's something I noticed after years reviewing analyst work: most models break when assumptions change. People build these elaborate spreadsheets that look impressive but can't handle a simple sensitivity analysis without throwing errors everywhere.
The problem isn't technical skill. It's about understanding how financial relationships actually behave under stress. When interest rates shift or market conditions change, your model should adapt, not collapse.
We teach you to build robust structures from day one. Not perfect models, but resilient ones. The kind that hold up when your CFO asks "what if revenue drops 15% next quarter?" at 4pm on a Friday.
Scenario Planning
Build models that handle uncertainty without requiring complete rebuilds when variables change.
Error Prevention
Learn to structure calculations that catch mistakes before they reach stakeholders.
Realistic Assumptions
Ground your forecasts in actual market behavior rather than optimistic projections.
Clear Documentation
Create models others can understand and maintain when you're not available.
Six Components Every Valuation Model Needs
These aren't theoretical concepts. They're the building blocks we use in every professional model, whether you're valuing a startup or analyzing a listed company.
Revenue Drivers
Identify what actually moves the numbers. Volume, pricing, mix. Separate the signal from noise in historical data.
Cost Structure
Map fixed versus variable expenses. Understanding operating leverage changes everything about your forecasts.
Working Capital
Cash flow timing matters more than most realize. Model how receivables and inventory actually behave.
Capital Allocation
Track how businesses reinvest cash. Maintenance capex differs significantly from growth investment.
Discount Rates
Build defensible WACC calculations. Know when to adjust for specific risks without over-engineering.
Terminal Value
Handle the largest component of most valuations with appropriate skepticism and sensitivity analysis.
Learn Through Real Company Analysis
Our autumn program runs from March through May 2025. You'll work with actual ASX-listed company data, building models that mirror what analysts do daily.
Each week focuses on a different industry. Retail has different dynamics than mining, which differs from professional services. You'll understand these nuances by working through them, not just reading about them.
Classes run Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with optional weekend workshops for those who want extra practice. We keep groups small so everyone gets feedback on their work.
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Who Benefits From This Training
This program works well for accountants moving into FP&A roles, investment analysts early in their careers, and business owners who need better forecasting tools.
You should be comfortable with Excel and have basic financial statement knowledge. We're not teaching accounting fundamentals here. We're showing you how to translate financial data into decision-making tools.
Most participants spend 8-10 hours weekly on coursework. That includes class time and practice. It's manageable alongside full-time work if you're organized about it.
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Siobhan Kavanaugh
Senior Analyst, Perth
The program changed how I approach forecasting. My models are cleaner now and I can actually explain my assumptions when questioned.
Jarek Lindholm
Finance Manager, Melbourne
Finally understood how to build scenarios that don't break. The industry-specific examples were particularly helpful for my work.