Jasper Thornley
Lead Instructor
Jasper spent twelve years building models for mid-sized manufacturing businesses. He's worked through messy datasets, tight deadlines, and stakeholders who wanted clarity without jargon. Now he teaches the techniques that saved him time and reduced errors.
What You'll Actually Learn
Foundations and Structure
Start with clean workbook setup. You'll organize tabs, establish naming conventions, and create input sections that won't confuse you six months later. We cover common pitfalls and how to avoid circular references that break everything.
Forecasting Revenue and Expenses
Build revenue projections using historical data and growth assumptions. Link expenses to revenue drivers so changes cascade correctly. You'll also handle seasonality and adjust for one-off events without manually editing dozens of cells.
Cash Flow and Working Capital
Map out cash movements separate from accounting profit. Track receivables, inventory, and payables to see when money actually enters or leaves the business. This module helps you spot liquidity issues before they become problems.
Valuation Techniques
Apply discounted cash flow analysis to estimate business value. Compare results with multiples-based approaches. We keep the math straightforward and focus on explaining assumptions clearly to non-technical stakeholders.
Scenario Analysis and Sensitivity
Test your model against different outcomes. Adjust key variables to see how results shift. You'll create data tables and charts that make uncertainty visible and help decision-makers understand risk.
Presenting Your Work
Turn spreadsheets into clear reports. Design summary dashboards, write executive summaries, and prepare for questions. We review examples of presentations that worked and ones that didn't.
Program Options
Choose the format that suits your schedule. Courses begin September 2025.
Self-Paced
Access for 6 months
AUD one-time payment
- Video lessons and workbook templates
- Download all course materials
- Community forum access
- Monthly Q&A sessions
Live Cohort
10 weeks, twice weekly
AUD one-time payment
- Live sessions with Jasper
- Weekly assignments with feedback
- Peer review and discussion groups
- Lifetime access to recordings
- Direct instructor support
Private Coaching
Custom schedule
AUD for 8 sessions
- One-on-one with instructor
- Work on your actual models
- Flexible session timing
- Recorded for your reference
- Unlimited email questions
What Past Participants Say
People who completed the program shared feedback on what helped them most and where they've applied the techniques.
"I was building financial projections in a clunky way and didn't realize how fragile they were. Jasper's approach to structuring inputs saved me from several embarrassing mistakes during board presentations."
"The scenario analysis module changed how I present options to management. Instead of just showing one forecast, I can now map out best case, worst case, and realistic outcomes that help them make better choices."
How the Course Actually Works
Each module includes video walkthroughs where we build models together step by step. You'll see the spreadsheet on screen with narration explaining why each formula matters and where people typically go wrong.
After watching, you apply the same techniques to practice datasets. The exercises mimic real business scenarios — messy data, incomplete information, shifting assumptions. You'll submit your work and receive specific feedback on structure, accuracy, and clarity.
Live cohort participants join group reviews where we troubleshoot common issues together. Self-paced learners post questions in the forum and attend monthly office hours to get unstuck.
