Peer Review Sessions
Regular model reviews where participants critique each other's work, just like in professional environments
Master Financial Model Building Through Real-World Practice
Learn to construct robust financial models that actually work in business environments. Our comprehensive program combines technical skills with practical application, preparing you for real financial challenges in the Australian market.
Explore Our ProgramProgressive Learning Journey
Follow a structured path from basic concepts to advanced financial modeling techniques
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Foundation Building
Start with core financial principles and Excel fundamentals. You'll work through basic forecasting models and understand the relationship between financial statements. This foundation sets you up for more complex work ahead.
2
Model Construction
Build your first complete financial models from scratch. Learn to structure workbooks properly, create dynamic formulas, and implement sensitivity analysis. Each project adds complexity while reinforcing core concepts.
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Advanced Applications
Tackle complex scenarios including merger models, LBO structures, and valuation frameworks. Work with real Australian company data and learn industry-specific modeling approaches that employers actually use.
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Portfolio Development
Complete capstone projects that demonstrate your modeling capabilities. Build a portfolio of models that showcase different techniques and industries, ready to present to potential employers or clients.
Learn Alongside Financial Professionals
Join a community where experience meets ambition. Our collaborative approach connects you with working professionals, recent graduates, and industry mentors who understand the Australian financial landscape.
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Industry Mentorship
Connect with working analysts and finance managers from Australian banks and investment firms
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Group Projects
Collaborate on complex models that mirror real team-based financial analysis projects
Real Project Case Studies
Learn from detailed analyses of actual financial modeling projects across different Australian industries
Mining Company Valuation
Resources Sector
A comprehensive DCF model for an Australian iron ore producer, incorporating commodity price volatility and operational scaling challenges.
- Commodity price modeling techniques
- Working capital management in cyclical industries
- Sensitivity analysis for resource projects
Retail Chain Expansion
Consumer Sector
Financial model supporting a major Australian retailer's interstate expansion, including store rollout schedules and regional performance variations.
- Unit economics and store-level modeling
- Geographic market analysis integration
- Phased growth scenario planning
Practical Methodology That Works
Build From Real Data
Work with actual company financials from ASX-listed companies. Learn to handle messy data and make realistic assumptions based on industry benchmarks.
Error Detection Focus
Develop the critical eye needed to spot modeling errors early. Practice debugging techniques that save hours of work and prevent costly mistakes.
Presentation Skills
Learn to present your models clearly to non-financial stakeholders. Practice explaining complex analyses in accessible terms that drive business decisions.
"The program taught me to think like an analyst, not just build spreadsheets. Working through real company scenarios made all the difference when I started my role at Macquarie."