Course description

The Financial Analytics Programme is a practical, end-to-end course designed to help learners analyse financial data, build robust models, and deliver insights that support strategic and investment decisions.

This programme bridges finance and analytics, combining core financial knowledge with hands-on analytical techniques. Learners will work with financial statements, key performance indicators, forecasting methods, and valuation models, while developing strong skills in Excel modelling, SQL querying, and executive-level reporting.

Through real-world scenarios, guided exercises, and a final Capstone CFO KPI and Forecast Pack, learners gain practical experience creating board-ready dashboards, forecasts, and financial analyses that inform decision-making at senior leadership level.

Who it’s for

Finance, business, and data professionals, including analysts, consultants, and managers who work with financial data and are involved in budgeting, forecasting, and investment decisions.

What you’ll gain

By the end of this programme, learners will be able to:

• Strong understanding of financial statements, ratios, and working-capital dynamics
• Practical skills in Excel-based financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Experience querying and analysing financial data using SQL
• Ability to design finance KPIs, dashboards, and variance analyses
• Confidence in forecasting, investment appraisal, and executive-level communication

Outcome

Learners gain the skills to analyse financial performance, build credible forecasts, and present clear, decision-focused insights to senior stakeholders.