Course Overview
Course Description
This intensive 5-day course equips professionals with advanced Excel skills for business analysis and financial reporting. Participants will master data modeling, automation techniques, and advanced visualization to streamline workflows and enhance decision-making processes. The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on practice to ensure practical application of learned skills.
Learning Objectives
- Develop advanced Excel models for complex business and financial analysis
- Master data manipulation and cleansing techniques for accurate reporting
- Create dynamic dashboards and visualizations for effective data presentation
- Implement automation strategies to increase efficiency in reporting processes
- Apply advanced Excel functions and formulas for sophisticated financial calculations
Course Modules
Day 1: Advanced Data Analysis and Modeling
- Complex data structuring and normalization
- Advanced lookup functions (INDEX-MATCH, XLOOKUP)
- Data validation and error-checking techniques
- Building flexible, scalable financial models
Day 2: Financial Reporting and Forecasting
- Creating dynamic financial statements
- Advanced budgeting and forecasting models
- Scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Monte Carlo simulation for risk assessment
Day 3: Data Visualization and Dashboard Creation
- Advanced charting techniques
- Interactive dashboard design
- Power Query for data transformation
- Creating KPI scorecards
Day 4: Automation and Efficiency
- VBA macros for report automation
- Power Pivot for large dataset analysis
- Automating data import and refresh
- Creating custom functions
Day 5: Advanced Financial Analysis
- Valuation modeling techniques
- Merger and acquisition (M&A) modeling
- Leveraged buyout (LBO) modeling
- Advanced financial ratios and metrics
Practical Wins for Participants
- Create robust, error-free financial models that adapt to changing business needs
- Develop visually appealing, interactive dashboards for effective data communication
- Implement time-saving automation techniques to streamline reporting processes
- Apply advanced financial analysis tools to support strategic decision-making
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