Financial Statement Analysis
• Overview of financial statements: income, balance sheet, cash flow
• Ratio analysis: liquidity, profitability, solvency, efficiency
• Common-size financial statements and trend analysis
• Financial health indicators and red flags

Business Evaluation and Performance Metrics
• Evaluating business units, segments, and products
• Economic Value Added (EVA) and Return on Capital Employed (ROCE)
• Benchmarking and peer analysis
• Cost-volume-profit analysis for performance planning

Strategic Budgeting and Forecasting
• Budgeting methodologies: zero-based, incremental, rolling forecasts
• Linking budgets to organizational strategy and KPIs
• Scenario planning and sensitivity analysis
• Budget control and variance analysis

Financial Modelling and Investment Appraisal
• Building financial models in Excel
• Projecting revenues, costs, and cash flows
• Capital budgeting tools: NPV, IRR, payback period
• Evaluating risk and uncertainty in investment decisions

Data-Driven Decision Making
• Decision-making frameworks using financial data
• Cost-benefit and break-even analysis
• Allocating resources across departments and initiatives
• Presenting financial insights to support executive decisions

Reporting and Financial Communication
• Designing management dashboards
• Customizing financial reports for stakeholders
• Tools for visualizing financial data
• Communicating analysis with clarity and influence

Through a combination of real-world case studies, interactive exercises, and hands-on Excel applications, participants will gain practical expertise that can be directly applied in their workplace. The training emphasizes strategic thinking and analytical depth to empower professionals to contribute meaningfully to their organization’s financial direction and business success.

Financial Analysis, Evaluation, Budgeting and Decision-Making Training Course in Paris

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