Financial Modeling That Actually Makes Sense

Look, building robust financial models isn't about throwing numbers into Excel and hoping something sticks. Over the past three years, we've worked with 87 analysts across Melbourne and Sydney who were stuck in that exact trap.

What changed? They learned to think like the people who actually use these models. CFOs don't care about your fancy formulas. They need clarity when making decisions under pressure.

142
Models Reviewed in 2024
23hrs
Average Time Saved Monthly
4.6x
Faster Scenario Analysis
89%
Improved Forecast Accuracy

Meet the People Behind the Numbers

Our instructors aren't academic theorists. They're analysts who spent years building models that actually survived board meetings and market volatility. And yeah, they've definitely built models that completely failed too.

Henrik Lindqvist - Senior Financial Analyst
Henrik Lindqvist
Senior Financial Analyst

Spent 11 years at mid-market firms building valuation models that had to work when banks actually checked them. Now teaches analysts how to structure DCF models that don't fall apart when assumptions change.

Cillian Byrne - Corporate Finance Specialist
Cillian Byrne
Corporate Finance Specialist

Built merger models for three acquisitions that actually closed. Also built two that didn't, which taught him more than any textbook could. Focuses on helping analysts avoid the pitfalls nobody talks about.

What Working Models Actually Require

There's a gap between what business schools teach and what finance teams need. We focus on the practical stuff that matters when your VP is standing at your desk asking why the forecast changed.

Financial analyst reviewing complex modeling framework on multiple screens

Skills That Hold Up Under Pressure

  • Building three-statement models that balance automatically because the logic is sound, not because you forced it
  • Creating scenario analysis frameworks that actually help decision-makers understand risk ranges
  • Structuring sensitivity tables that show what really matters instead of every possible variable
  • Designing dashboards that executives can read in 30 seconds before a call starts
  • Documentation practices that let someone else understand your model six months later
  • Error-checking methods that catch mistakes before they reach the CFO's inbox

Results From People Who Did the Work

These aren't cherry-picked success stories. They're typical outcomes from analysts who committed to the six-month program that starts in September 2025.

Faster Month-End Closes

Most participants cut their monthly close process by several hours within the first two months. One analyst reduced their consolidation workflow from 19 hours to 7 hours by restructuring how data feeds into their primary model.

12hrs

Better Forecast Precision

When your forecast variance drops from 18% to 6%, stakeholders notice. That's the average improvement we tracked across 34 analysts between Q2 2024 and Q1 2025. Tighter ranges mean more confident decisions.

6.2%

Quicker Scenario Testing

Running what-if analyses shouldn't take an afternoon. After restructuring their models, analysts typically run comprehensive scenario tests in under 15 minutes. That matters when leadership wants answers before a meeting ends.

14min
Close-up of financial modeling workspace showing detailed analytical process

Learning That Fits Real Work Schedules

Our program runs from September 2025 through February 2026. Classes happen Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:30pm Melbourne time, because most analysts can't just disappear during work hours.

You'll work on models from actual companies—anonymized, but real. The assignment in week four involves fixing a broken revenue forecast. Week eight covers building a quick acquisition model under time pressure. Week twelve? Presenting your model to someone who'll actually challenge your assumptions.

Between sessions, expect to spend about five hours per week building and refining models. Some weeks will be lighter. Others, especially the valuation module in November, will demand more time.

The program accommodates 24 participants. We review applications through July 2025 and confirm spots by mid-August.

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