Business and Financial Modelling

Course Information

  • the date

18/08/2025

  • Duration

5 days

  • The city

Dubai

  • Cost
  • Type

in-house

Course details

Financial modelling is the method performed to build a financial representation of a company. Financial analyst forecasts future earnings and performance of the company using these financial models. The analysts use numerous forecast theories and valuations provided by financial modelling through these financial models to recreate business operations. Financial models once completed, display a mathematical depiction of the business events. The primary tool utilized to create the financial model is the excel spreadsheet.

Financial modelling is the task of building an abstract representation, called financial models, of a real-world financial situation. It is a mathematical model constructed to denote a simplified version of the performance of a financial asset or portfolio of a business, project, or any other investment.

Business and Financial Modeling training course is designed to help you make informed business and financial decisions.

The course will introduce you to spreadsheet models, modelling techniques, and common applications for investment analysis, company valuation, forecasting, and more. When you complete the course, you'll be ready to use your own data to describe realities, build scenarios, and predict performance.

بحلول نهاية دورة النمذجة المالية والتجارية، سيتمكن المشاركون من:

دمج متطلبات النقد التشغيلي في النموذج وفهم كيفية اختلاف ذلك عن نمذجة النقد الزائد
بناء جميع الصيغ بوضوح وبشكل صحيح
حساب دخل ونفقات الفائدة على أساس الأرصدة المتوسطة، والتحكم بعناية في الدائرية العمدية الناتجة
فحص النموذج الكامل بحثًا عن الأخطاء وحفظه بطريقة احترافية، وجاهزًا لمشاركته مع الزملاء أو العملاء
فهم أهمية الصياغة والتفسير المشروعين للنماذج.
تطبيق الأدوات الإحصائية مثل التنعيم الأسي والانحدار والموسمية.
تحويل التحديات التجارية المحددة إلى نماذج رياضية منظمة منطقيًا.
الاستفادة الكاملة من استثمارك في البرامج من خلال إنشاء نماذج أكثر قوة في وقت أقل.
معرفة كيفية استخدام أدوات Excel® مثل Solver وGoal Seeker وScenario وSpreadsheet Auditor.
تحليل بيانات السلاسل الزمنية وتطوير العلاقات باستخدام تقنيات التنعيم الأسي وتحليل الانحدار.
استخلاص استنتاجات أكثر منطقية من نتائج نماذجك.
أن تكون قادرًا على تحديد مزيج المنتج لتعزيز الأرباح.

هذه الدورة التدريبية في النمذجة المالية والتجارية مثالية لـ:

المحترفين في الشركات والمؤسسات المالية الذين يحتاجون إلى إنشاء نماذج مالية مفيدة وقوية، ويرغبون في رفع مهاراتهم في التقييم المالي إلى مستوى أعلى. يجب أن يكون المشاركون قادرين على استخدام المرافق الأساسية لبرنامج Microsoft Excel وأن يكون لديهم معرفة محاسبية أساسية.

Course outline

Introduction to Financial Modelling and Time Value

  • Definition of Financial Model and why companies use financial models
  • Describing the process and key steps of creating reliable financial models
  • Techniques to improve traditional financial models and the role of Flowcharting
  • Introduction to Time Value of Money (TVM): Definitions, principles, and formulas
  • Identifying the core applications of the Time value of money concepts in financial models :
    • Weighted Average Cost of Capital (WACC) in capital budgeting models
    • Net Present Value (NPV) in making capital expenditure decisions
    • Internal Rate of Return (IRR) in making capital expenditure decisions
    • Guidelines for using the built-in functions for NPV, IRR, and MIRR

Financial Analysis Models

  • Comparing various financial analysis techniques in financial models:
  • Break-Even Analysis
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Best practices and methods for incorporating financial analysis techniques in financial models
  • Understanding the fundamental concepts and different types of Leasing
  • Identifying the financial reasoning behind choosing between leasing an asset and purchasing it
  • Discovering how to use financial models for making lease versus buy decisions.
  • Discussing the importance of considering risk management in financial decisions

Financial Ratio Analysis and Valuation Models

  • Identifying major financial ratios used to assess a company’s financial performance and operational health:
  • Profitability Ratios
  • Liquidity Ratios
  • Solvency Ratios
  • Efficiency Ratios
  • Understanding the “Peer Group” analysis for measuring financial performance
  • Discussing the application of financial ratios models in financial performance analysis
  • Exploring different Valuation Models for stock and bonds:
  • Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) Model
  • Dividend Discount Model (DDM)
  • Price-to-Earnings (P/E)
  • Comparable Company Analysis (CCA)
  • Techniques for calculating intrinsic value, market value, price, and yield to maturity (YTM)
  • Guidelines for building a financial model for evaluating stock and bond investments

Advanced Modelling Techniques and Tools

  • Advanced Excel tools to solve complex financial problems (e.g., Solver and Goal Seek)
  • Listing the steps required for developing a financial optimization model
  • Discussing different types of financial activities to be included in the model
  • Guidelines for building a connected financial model
  • Steps and techniques for creating a multiple-part model
  • Reviewing and analyzing real examples of financial models

Application and Troubleshooting in Financial Modelling

  • Overview of the Comprehensive Model Lifecycle from model creation and testing to practical application
  • Identifying frequent issues in model development and offering practical solutions to overcome them
  • Best practices for deploying financial models to drive strategic decision-making and operational improvements
  • Discussing methods for validating and reviewing models to ensure long-term accuracy and robustness
  • Defining the importance of updating models regularly based on new data and performance evaluations
  • The final presentation of a personalized financial model

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