Financial Modeling in Excel
Financial modeling in Excel helps professionals analyze business performance, forecast future outcomes, and support decision-making. Using formulas, scenarios, and structured assumptions, Excel models transform raw financial data into actionable insights for budgeting, valuation, and strategic planning.
Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Financial Modelling
• What is financial modelling?
• Types of financial models
• Uses in business & decision making
• Model structure & best practices
Module 2: Excel Setup for Financial Models
• Excel layout standards (Inputs, Calculations, Outputs)
• Color coding conventions (Inputs / Formulas / Outputs)
• Model documentation techniques
• Naming ranges & structured references
• Keyboard shortcuts for model building
Module 3: Core Excel Skills for Financial Modelling
• Essential formulas (SUMIF, COUNTIF ,IF, IFS, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)
• Logical & nested calculations
• Error handling (IFERROR)
• Date & time functions for finance
• Absolute vs relative references (Best practices)
Module 4: Financial Statements Fundamentals
• Income Statement structure
• Balance Sheet structure
• Cash Flow Statement structure
• Linking the three financial statements
• Understanding financial flows
Module 5: Building a 3-Statement Financial Model
• Revenue assumptions
• Cost & expense drivers
• Depreciation
• Working capital assumptions
• Debt & interest calculations
Module 6: Time-Based Financial Modelling
• Monthly, quarterly & yearly models
• Fiscal year handling
• Dynamic timelines
• Period-based calculations
Module 7: Assumptions & Drivers Based Modelling
• Key business drivers
• Scenario-based assumptions
• Growth rates & margins
• Sensitivity to inputs
• Best practices for assumptions sheets
Module 8: Cash Flow & Working Capital Modelling
• Operating cash flow
• CapEx modelling
• Inventory, receivables & payables
• Free Cash Flow (FCF)
Module 9: Financial Ratios & Performance Metrics
• Profitability ratios
• Liquidity ratios
• Leverage ratios
• Efficiency ratios
• KPI dashboards in Excel
Module 10: Financial Model Presentation & Visualization
• Model outputs & dashboards
• Charts for financial data
• Executive-level summaries
• Formatting & presentation best practices
Course Fee
● Online
Rs. 12,000/- Total
- Once paid, the fee is non-refundable and non-transferable
Account Details
Bank: Habib Bank Limited
Account Title: AIN GenX
Account No: 5910-70000512-03
IBAN No: PK08 HABB 0059 1070 0005 1203
Faciliators
Irfan Bakaly
Data Analyst
25+ years of experience in Data Analysis
Noor Surani
Tech Entrepreneur
25+ years of experience in Data Analysis
Who this course is for:
Finance professionals, Accountants and auditors, Financial analysts and investment professionals, Managers involved in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, Students or graduates
Duration
● 6 Weeks (15 Hours)
Classes
● Online via Zoom
Schedule
- Day: Saturday's Only
- Timing: 11:00 - 01:30 pm (PST)
Starting From
● Saturday, 14 February, 2026
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