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Financial Modelling Course

Our Financial Modelling course empowers you to analyze, forecast, and interpret real-world financial data using Excel. Learn how to build robust financial models for business valuation, budgeting, and decision-making. Perfect for students and professionals aiming to build a strong foundation in corporate finance and investment analysis.

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COURSE OUTCOMES

At the end of the course, students should be able to

  • Gain Proficiency in Advanced Excel Functions and Tolls essential for Financial Analysis and Modelling
  • Build complete financial models from scratch for real companies and projects across various industries.
  • Interpret financial statements and ratios to assess a company’s performance and financial health.
  • Apply valuation techniques such as DCF, Comparable Company, and Precedent Transactions.
  • Work on practical case studies in areas like Project Finance, M&A, and Equity Research.

OBJECTIVES OF THE COURSE:

  • To equip learners with strong Excel skills necessary for building and auditing complex financial models.
  • To provide a thorough understanding of financial statements and how to link them in a structured model.
  • To enable students to assess business performance through financial ratios, forecasting, and budgeting techniques.
  • To expose learners to real-world finance scenarios across industries such as technology, real estate, and renewable energy.

COURSE SYLLABUS:

  • Definition
  • Importance of Financial Modelling.
  • Uses of Financial Modelling.
  • Types of Financial Modelling.
  • Excel Navigation – Short cut keys for efficiency, Data Validation, Conditional Formatting, IF statements, Pivot Table, VLookup, HLookup, XLookup, Index – Match, NPV, IRR, as such. 
  • Case Study – Building a simple revenue and expense projection as a basic excel model.
  • Income Statement – Revenue, Cost of Goods Sold [COGS], Gross Profit, Operating Expenses,
    Net Income.
  • Balance Sheet – Accounting Equation, Assets, Liabilities & Shareholders’ Equity. Further, study
    on Deferred Revenue, Advance Billing, Accruals & Prepaid, Minority Interest, Working Capital
    Management Deferred Tax [Books v Tax] as such.
  • Financial Ratio Analysis
    1. Profitability Ratio – Gross Margin, Net Margin, ROE, ROA,ROCE.
    2. Liquidity Ratio – Current Ratio, Quick Ratio as such.
    3. Leverage Ratio – Debt to Equity Ratio, Asset to Equity Ratio, Debt to EBITDA
    4. Efficiency Ratio – AR Ratio, AP Ratio, Inventory Turnover Ratio, Asset Turnover Ratio.

  • Case Study – Try understanding a real-world Financial Statement and present your understandings using PPT or PDF or Excel with graphical representation, pictures during the class hours.
  • Net Cash Flow, Cumulative Cash Flow, NPV, IRR and Payback Period.
  • Sensitivity & Scenario Analysis – Using MS Excel functions What If Analysis, Goal Seek, Data Table.
  • Cash Flow Statement
    1. Operating, Investing & Financing Cash Flows
    2. Direct Method v Indirect
    3. Importance of Cash flow in financial modelling.
  • Case Study – Rebuild a simplified Cash Flow based on the real finance information available from a website portal like Screener, Money control, yahoo finance, tikr, macrotrends.
  • Built based on financial forecasting & assumptions.
    1. Identify key revenue and cost drivers.
    2. Cost Analysis
    3. Cash Flow Statement.
    4. Depreciation method & schedule.

  • Case Study – Build a forecasting for an e-commerce business or cloud kitchen or build a dynamic model for companies like McDonald’s, Netflix, Apple, Tata Motors, ITC & more.

  • Identify & select comparable companies based on size, growth, geographical location, industry or type of sector, production, market capitalization.
  • Valuation Multiples – Market Value Data, Financial Statement Information, EV/Revenue, EV/EBITDA, P/E Ratio, Implied Enterprise Value, Implied Market Value of company, Implied value per share.
  • Interpretation & Analyze company with peer comparisons to determine relative valuation.

  • Case Study – Select the list of comparable companies, identify one such company as base company to evaluate the market value of that company.

  • Credit Risk
  • Liquidity Risk
  • Value at Risk (VaR).
  • Top-down vs Bottom-up Approach.
  • Regression Analysis and Trend
  • Seasonality & Economic Factors.

  • Case Study – Develop a revenue analysis based on Historical monthly sales, Average Order Value, Seasonality (Ugadi / Deepavali / Christmas).

  • Key Variables and stress testing models.
  • Monte Carlo Simulation Techniques.
  • Break even Analysis.
  • Case Study – Evaluating risk in an infrastructure project.
  • Time value for money – present value, future value. 
  • Free Cash flow to firm (FCFF).
  • Weighted Average Cost of Capital – Cost of Debt, Cost of Equity using CAPM.
  • Terminal Value – Perpetuity Growth & Exit Multiple (EV/EBITDA).
  • Discount rate & Present Value.
  • Enterprise Value to Equity Value.
  • Case Study – Build a five-year DCF model based on historical financial statement for three years of ITC, Infosys, Apple, Tata or choice of your listed company.
  • Build integrated models for combined entities.
    Focus on synergies, deal structuring.
  • Accretion / Dilution analysis.
    Purchase price allocations, goodwill, combined P&L projections.
  • Investment bankers, corporate strategy teams use this model.
  • Case Study – Study any of the merger model like ITC & D2C, PVR & Inox, Zomato & Blinkit, Microsoft & LinkedIn,
    and come with your presentation on key points. Or assume a pharma company models a merger with a biotech
    firm to estimate if the deal will increase EPS.
  • Private Equity firms evaluating acquisition
  • Debt Schedule, interest repayments, IRR, equity
  • Analysis of potential returns for investors after the debt repayments.
  • Understand leverages, equity contributions and buyout structures.
  • Exit Strategies evaluation.

  • Case Study – A private equity firm (TPG Capital, Bain Capital, Blackstone) models buying a logistics firm (VRL, TCI express, blue dart) with 70% debt and selling it after 5 years.

  • Used for long-term infrastructure or development projects with structured financing.
  • Public-private partnerships [PPP], energy projects or construction projects.
  • Project feasibility and financial viability.
  • Cash flow waterfall & project finance structure.
  • Loan schedules, Debt-service coverage ratio (DSCR).

  • Case study – Develop a model for construction company bidding on constructing national highway project or a solar power plant project or a construction of a resort at a hill station.

  • Valuation of company before going public.
  • Share dilution, Market capitalization, P/E multiples.
  • Help underwriters set a price range for shares and project future performances.

  • Case Study – A company preparing for IPO uses this model to set its share price.

  • Introduction to Power BI for Finance.
  • Data Importing & Cleaning
  • Creating Dashboards & Reports.
  • Case Study – Develop a financial dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a financial modelling course?

A financial modelling course teaches you how to create models in Excel to analyze financial performance, forecast future earnings, and support business decisions. It includes concepts like the 3-statement model, valuation techniques, scenario planning, and sensitivity analysis.

Who should take a financial modelling course?

This course is ideal for finance professionals, investment analysts, MBA students, accountants, entrepreneurs, and especially anyone looking to build strong Excel-based financial analysis skills.

Can I learn financial modelling online?

Yes, absolutely! At ArivuPro Skills, we offer online financial modelling classes designed to give you the same quality of learning as our offline sessions. With live interactive sessions, hands-on case studies, and real-time mentor support, you can build strong financial modelling skills from the comfort of your home.

What will I learn in a financial modelling course?

In the financial modelling course, you will learn: ● Excel skills for financial analysis ● How to build 3-statement models ● Valuation methods (DCF, comparable company analysis) ● Forecasting techniques ● Scenario and sensitivity analysis ● Real-world case studies

Do you provide placement after completing the financial modelling course?

Yes, we offer 100% placement support to all our learners. Our dedicated placement team assists with resume building, interview preparation, and connecting you with relevant job opportunities in finance roles such as Financial Analyst, Valuation Analyst, and more.

What are the modes of classes available for the financial modelling course?

We offer flexible learning options including Live Online, Offline (classroom sessions), and Recorded sessions. You can choose the mode that best fits your schedule and learning preference.

What careers can I pursue after learning financial modelling?

After completing a financial modelling course, you can explore job roles like: ● Financial Analyst ● Investment Banker ● Equity Research Analyst ● Corporate Finance Associate ● Business Valuation Consultant ● FP&A Analyst

Will I get a certificate after completing the financial modelling course?

Yes, you’ll receive a Certificate of Participation or a Certificate of Merit from ArivuPro Skills based on your performance in evaluations like tests, viva, and attendance. These certificates validate your skills and add value to your resume.

Do I need a background in finance to take this course?

The answer is no, many courses are beginner-friendly and start with basic concepts. However, having a foundation in accounting or finance will help you grasp the content faster.

How long does it take to complete a financial modelling course?

The Financial Modelling course at ArivuPro Skills takes approximately 100 hours to complete. This includes live sessions, hands-on practice, assignments, and evaluations to ensure you're industry-ready.

Is financial modelling a valuable skill for jobs?

The answer is yes, financial modelling is an important skill in investment banking, corporate finance, private equity, and equity research. It improves job prospects and helps in making informed business decisions.

What tools or software are used in a financial modelling course?

The course mainly uses Excel for building models, along with PowerPoint for presenting reports. You'll also get an introduction to Power BI for financial data visualization and dashboards.
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