Financial Modelling Certification Program
Build practical skills in financial analysis, valuation, and forecasting. This comprehensive program equips professionals with real-world modelling techniques used across Australian corporate finance.
Program Structure
Four focused modules that take you from foundational concepts to advanced financial analysis techniques used in professional settings.
Fundamentals & Framework
Start with core principles of financial analysis and Excel best practices that form the foundation for professional modelling work.
- Financial statement analysis and interpretation
- Excel functions and formula architecture
- Data validation and error-checking protocols
- Model design principles and workflow optimization
Three-Statement Models
Learn to build integrated financial statements that connect income, cash flow, and balance sheet with dynamic linkages.
- Revenue and expense forecasting techniques
- Working capital assumptions and calculations
- Cash flow statement construction
- Balance sheet dynamics and debt schedules
Valuation Methods
Master DCF analysis, comparable company methods, and precedent transactions used in real business valuations.
- Discounted cash flow methodology
- WACC calculation and cost of capital
- Trading multiples and market analysis
- Transaction comparables and deal structures
Advanced Applications
Apply your skills to complex scenarios including sensitivity analysis, scenario planning, and merger models.
- Sensitivity and scenario analysis frameworks
- Merger and acquisition modelling
- Leveraged buyout structures
- Project finance and capital budgeting
Meet Your Instructors
Learn from professionals with decades of combined experience in corporate finance, investment banking, and financial advisory across Australian markets.
Jasper Wainwright
Valuation & DCF Analysis
Spent 12 years with Big Four advisory firms working on valuations across resources, retail, and technology sectors. Now teaches practical modelling approaches used in real engagements.
Tamsin Hardwick
M&A & Transaction Modelling
Former investment banker with experience in over 30 Australian M&A transactions. Brings practical deal-making perspective to complex financial analysis challenges.
Callum Fenwick
Financial Planning & Forecasting
Worked across corporate FP&A roles in ASX-listed companies. Focuses on building robust forecasting models that actually get used in boardrooms and strategy sessions.
Alistair Pembroke
Excel Architecture & Efficiency
Specialist in financial systems and Excel optimization. Helps students build models that are both technically sound and maintainable for long-term business use.
What You'll Be Able to Do
By the end of this program, you'll have practical skills that translate directly to workplace financial analysis tasks. These aren't just theoretical concepts but actual techniques used daily by finance professionals.
- Build three-statement models from scratch using best-practice Excel techniques
- Conduct DCF valuations with appropriate assumptions and sensitivity testing
- Analyze comparable companies and precedent transactions for market benchmarking
- Create flexible forecasting models that accommodate different business scenarios
- Structure merger models that capture synergies and transaction mechanics
- Audit and troubleshoot existing models to identify errors and improve reliability
Investment Options
Choose the learning format that fits your schedule and professional development budget.
Self-Paced Online
- All video lectures and materials
- Excel templates and practice files
- Automated assessments and quizzes
- 12 months platform access
- Community forum support
- Digital certificate upon completion
Blended Learning
- Everything in Self-Paced, plus:
- Live weekly instructor sessions
- Direct feedback on assignments
- Small group workshops
- Industry guest speakers
- One-on-one mentoring session
- Career development guidance
Corporate Training
- Tailored content for your industry
- On-site or virtual delivery
- Flexible scheduling options
- Up to 10 participants included
- Custom case studies and examples
- Post-training consultation hours
- Team certificates and reporting
What Past Participants Say
The program completely changed how I approach financial analysis at work. I was building models before, but they were clunky and error-prone. Now I use proper structures that my managers actually trust and reference in meetings.
What I appreciated most was the practical focus. Every technique was shown in context with real examples. The instructors explained not just how to build models, but why certain approaches work better in different situations.
Ready to Develop Your Financial Modelling Skills?
Our next blended learning cohort begins in March 2026. Early registration opens in January with limited spaces available to maintain small class sizes and individual attention.