Effective Financial Modelling in the Power Industry
£6800.00£6200.00
Why this Training Course?
Join Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC) for an intensive professional development course focused on Effective Financial Modelling in the Power Industry. This course is meticulously crafted to enhance your financial modelling proficiency by immersing you in real-world case studies within the Power Industry. It will also deepen your finance knowledge, enabling you to make strategic financial decisions that reduce costs, boost profits, and mitigate risks. Our training course delves into the latest tools and techniques for modelling risk management and performance analysis of energy-related projects, employing sensitivity and scenario analysis to simulate global events like oil price fluctuations and demand-supply dynamics.
Highlights of the Training Course
Practical application of financial modelling skills to actual Power Industry case studies, benefiting both you and your organisation.
Development of financial expertise and its direct application to business problem-solving and decision-making.
Creation of Financial Models with practical utility for you and your organisation.
Hands-on training using laptops, Excel, and cutting-edge financial analysis tools and techniques.
Comprehensive supporting materials provided in both hard and soft copy.
What Are the Course Objectives?
By the end of this training course, participants will gain the ability to:
Make well-informed financial decisions.
Develop relevant financial models tailored to the Power Industry.
Apply the latest tools and techniques for analysing financial data.
Effectively manage financial risk using financial models.
Evaluate the performance of Power Industry projects through financial modelling.
Who Should Attend?
This training course is suitable for a wide range of professionals within the Power Industry, and it will be particularly beneficial to:
Professionals seeking to enhance their understanding of finance.
Professionals aspiring to improve their financial modelling skills.
Individuals involved in decision-making processes influenced by financial models or those directly impacted by such decisions.
Finance managers responsible for overseeing financial matters.
Project managers responsible for managing or monitoring Energy-related projects.
How Will the Course Be Delivered?
Delegates will receive laptops for hands-on engagement throughout the course, allowing them to work on case studies and real-life examples from the Power Industry to develop their financial modelling and finance skills.
The training course will be led by an experienced financial practitioner who will guide you through the intricacies of finance and the latest tools and techniques. The learning experience will be enriched through discussions, Power Industry case studies, and practical exercises. When applicable, real-world issues brought by delegates will also be addressed in the workshop.
This training course emphasises active participation to ensure that participants acquire new skills that benefit both their personal growth and organisational development.
Course Outline
Day One: Financial Modelling in the Power Industry
The Significance of Financial Modelling in the Power Industry
Crafting a Financial Model
Estimating Costs Using Financial Models
Forecasting Energy Prices, Exchange Rates, and Interest Rates
Utilising Statistical Methods in Excel for Forecasting (Time Series Analysis, Exponential Smoothing, Correlation & Regression Analysis)
Preparing Cash Flow Forecasts; Income Statement, Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position)
Day Two: Enhancing Energy Project Performance with Financial Models
Estimating Activity Costs & Durations
Minimising Downtime and Faults
Critical Path Analysis/GANTT Charts – Financial & Manpower Implications
Utilising Earned Value Analysis to Identify Project Cost and Schedule Variances
Simulating Changes in the Project
Variance Analysis
Day Three: Evaluating Growth Opportunities in the Power Industry
Models for Simulating Growth Strategies
Modelling Financial Decisions – Equity or Debt and the Cost of Capital
Capital Investment Decisions – Payback, ARR, NPV & IRR Using Excel
Analysing the Impact on Working Capital
Decision-Making for Purchases
Mergers & Acquisitions – Modelling the Impact on Share Price, Market Value, Earnings & EPS
Day Four: Managing Financial Risks & Uncertainties Through Models
Identifying & Managing Financial Risks in the Power Industry
Modelling Risk & Uncertainty
Simulating Changes to Costs & Accounts Payable
Simulating Changes to Sales Volume, Energy Price & Accounts Receivables
Conducting Break-Even Analysis
Using Derivatives to Manage Energy Price Volatility, Interest Rates & Exchange Rates
Day Five: Evaluating Financial Performance Through Financial Models
Cross-Sectional & Time Series Models of Analysis
Financial Ratio Analysis
Benchmarking Performance
Assessing Return on Capital Employed
Maximising Shareholder Wealth
Modelling Decision-Making to Enhance Performance
Certificate of Completion: Upon successful completion of the course, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion from Al-Majd Pathways Centre (APC).