Financial Modeling Training That Actually Sticks
We're running small-group sessions starting September 2025. Most people think financial modeling is just Excel formulas. It's not. It's about understanding what the numbers mean and how businesses actually work.
How We Think About Teaching This Stuff
Here's the thing about financial modeling that nobody tells you upfront. The technical part? That's maybe 30% of what you need. The real challenge is building models that reflect how businesses actually operate, not just theoretical scenarios from textbooks.
We've been working with Australian businesses since 2019, and what we've noticed is that most training programs focus on the wrong things. They'll teach you every Excel shortcut but won't explain why certain assumptions matter more than others in a valuation model.
Our approach is different. We start with real company situations. You'll work through actual scenarios we've encountered with retail businesses, manufacturing operations, and service companies across Australia. Sometimes models break. Sometimes your assumptions turn out to be completely wrong. That's fine. That's when the real learning happens.
Sessions run over 12 weeks, and we keep groups intentionally small. Six people maximum. Because you can't learn this stuff in a lecture hall with 50 other people.
Who You'll Be Working With
Three people who've spent way too much time building financial models for all kinds of businesses.
Callum Thorne
Lead Instructor
Spent eight years in corporate finance before realizing he preferred teaching. Built valuation models for everything from construction companies to tech startups. Still gets excited about DCF models, which tells you something about him.
Henrik Dahlberg
Industry Specialist
Worked in FP&A for twelve years across retail and manufacturing. Knows way too much about inventory modeling and working capital cycles. Brings real scenarios from companies you've actually heard of.
Ronan Fitzpatrick
Technical Advisor
Former investment analyst who built LBO models until he couldn't take it anymore. Now helps people understand the logic behind complex financial structures. Surprisingly good at explaining complicated things simply.
Questions People Usually Ask
We get asked the same things pretty regularly. Here's what you probably want to know.
Before You Start
Do I need advanced Excel skills before joining?
Not really. If you can build formulas and understand basic functions, you're fine. We'll cover the advanced stuff as we go. What matters more is whether you're comfortable working with numbers and asking questions when things don't make sense.
What's the time commitment like?
Three hours per week in sessions, plus maybe four to six hours working through exercises on your own. Some weeks will be lighter, some heavier. Depends on where you're at and what you're working on.
During The Program
What if I get completely stuck on something?
You can reach out anytime between sessions. We check messages daily and usually get back within a few hours. Sometimes getting stuck is the point though. We want you to work through problems, not just copy solutions.
Are sessions recorded if I miss one?
Yes, but we'd rather you show up. The whole point of small groups is the discussion and back-and-forth. Watching a recording later is better than nothing, but you'll miss the best parts.
After You Finish
Can I still get help with models after the program ends?
You'll have access to our review sessions for six months after. Bring models you're working on, ask questions, get feedback. Most people use this maybe once a month when they hit something tricky at work.
Do you help with job placement?
We don't run a placement service, but we'll review your resume and talk through how to present your skills properly. A few of our past participants have moved into FP&A or analyst roles, though that wasn't necessarily their starting goal.