FINANCIAL MODELING Course Details

Financial modelling is the process of creating a numerical representation of a company's financial performance, usually in Excel, using historical data and assumptions to forecast future performance. It is essential for valuation, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making, such as mergers and acquisitions or capital raising.

Duration: 1 year - 5 year

Job Sector

  • Investment Banking (IB): Involves modeling for Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), and capital raising.
  • Private Equity (PE) & Venture Capital (VC): Focuses on modeling for investment decisions, leveraged buyouts, and company valuations.
  • Corporate Development & FP&A: In-house teams that perform budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
  • Equity Research: Analysts create valuation models (DCF) to recommend buying or selling stocks. 

Job Role

  • Financial Analyst/Modeller: Creates detailed financial models to analyze business performance and transactions.
  • Investment Banker/Associate: Prepares valuations and pitch books for transactions.
  • FP&A Analyst: Handles budgeting, forecasting, and operational planning.
  • Equity Research Analyst: Produces research reports supported by projection models
  • . Corporate Development Associate: Assists with in-house M&A, strategy, and corporate growth.
  • Credit Analyst: Models cash flows for loan, risk, and debt assessment.
  • Valuation Specialist: Determines the fair market value of companies or assets.

Instructors

Jhon Pedrocas

Professor

Jhon Pedrocas

Professor

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