Course Overview

Financial modelling is a critical capability for professionals operating in complex and capital-intensive environments. It enables organisations to translate business scenarios into structured financial insights, supporting decisions around cost optimisation, profitability, and risk management.

The Financial Modelling course by Transformentors Academy is designed to build these capabilities through practical, real-world applications. Participants will work with case-based scenarios that mirror actual business challenges, allowing them to develop, analyse, and interpret financial models with confidence.

The programme also focuses on advanced techniques for managing uncertainty and modelling risk. Participants will explore sensitivity analysis, scenario analysis, and simulation approaches to evaluate how external factors—such as global oil price fluctuations—impact financial performance and project outcomes.

By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to construct robust financial models, analyse complex scenarios, and make informed, data-driven decisions that enhance profitability and minimise risk.

Agenda

Day — 1 Fundamentals of Finance

• Understanding financial and managerial accounting principles
• Preparing key financial statements:
  • Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position)
  • Cash Flow Statement
• Analysing financial performance using ratio analysis techniques
• Applying managerial accounting concepts for budget preparation
• Differentiating between operating expenses (OPEX) and capital expenditures (CAPEX)
• Understanding essential financial terminology and concepts

Day — 2 Fundamentals of Financial Modelling

• Understanding basic Excel functions used in financial modelling
• Following structured steps to build effective financial models
• Using data flowcharts to design and improve modelling processes
• Creating and managing input tables for organised data handling
• Applying PivotTables for data analysis and summarisation
• Using Excel tools to support fundamental financial analysis

Day — 3 Financial Modelling

• Forecasting financial statements:
  • Income Statement
  • Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position)
  • Cash Flow Statement
• Building budgeting models to support planning and control
• Modelling purchase and operational decision scenarios
• Analysing financing decisions, including equity vs. debt and cost of capital
• Evaluating capital investments using key techniques:
  • Payback Period
  • Average Rate of Return (ARR)
  • Net Present Value (NPV)
  • Internal Rate of Return (IRR)
• Using Excel to perform investment analysis and financial calculations
• Creating charts and visualisations to support and communicate financial models

Day — 4 Risk Management Modelling & Visualisations

• Identifying key risks in the oil and gas sector, including price volatility, operational risks, and geopolitical factors
• Applying risk modelling techniques to assess uncertainty in financial outcomes
• Using sensitivity analysis to evaluate the impact of changes in key variables
• Applying scenario analysis to model different market and economic conditions
• Conducting break-even analysis to assess project viability under varying assumptions
• Modelling and managing financial risks related to interest rate and exchange rate fluctuations

Day — 5 Financial Performance Modelling for Oil & Gas Projects

• Applying variance analysis to compare planned vs. actual financial performance
• Using critical path analysis (CPA) to assess project timelines and their impact on costs, resources, and financial outcomes
• Developing and interpreting Gantt charts for project scheduling and monitoring
• Applying Earned Value Management (EVM) to measure project performance and progress
• Managing and analysing variances to improve cost control and project efficiency
• Simulating project changes to evaluate potential financial and operational impacts

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this Financial Modelling training course by Transformentors Academy, participants will be able to:

• Improve and structure financial decision-making processes
• Develop and build effective financial models
• Apply modern tools and techniques for analysing financial data
• Use financial models to identify, assess, and manage financial risks
• Evaluate project performance and outcomes using financial modelling techniques

Who Should Attend

This Financial Modelling training course by Transformentors Academy is designed for professionals involved in financial analysis, decision-making, and modelling, including:

• Financial analysts, business analysts, and investment analysts
• Risk management and treasury professionals
• Accountants and finance professionals
• Portfolio managers
• Financial model auditors
• Corporate controllers
• Project finance specialists
• Business development managers