MFM
Masterclass in Financial Modeling
An intermediate-to-advanced masterclass equipping finance professionals with the skills to build robust financial models and generate insightful reports.
- Duration
- 5 days
- Next session
- 12 Jul 2026 – 16 Jul 2026 · +2 more
- Level
- advanced
- Format
- Classroom
- Available in
- Riyadh, KSA · Dubai, UAE · Muscat, Oman
- Language
- EN
- Investment
- From USD 4,990 VAT and applicable taxes not included in the stated course fee
Program overview
This masterclass is designed for finance and accounting professionals seeking to elevate their financial modeling capabilities from intermediate to advanced level. Participants work through hands-on exercises covering spreadsheet mastery, data analysis, financial statement construction, and business valuation techniques. The programme culminates in participants being able to build complete, professional-grade financial models independently.
Learning outcomes
- Build confidence working with advanced spreadsheet features and functions
- Construct comprehensive financial statements from raw data sources
- Apply scenario and sensitivity analysis to real financial models
- Develop valuation models using industry-standard financial theory
- Automate and share financial reports using advanced productivity tools
Curriculum
- Core spreadsheet skills and professional formatting for financial modeling
- Building financial statements including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow
- Company valuation techniques and discounted cash flow modeling
- Data analysis, pivot reporting, and dynamic financial dashboards
- Automation, scenario forecasting, and online collaboration for finance teams
Who should attend
- Accountants seeking to advance their financial modeling capabilities
- Finance professionals responsible for budgeting and financial reporting
- Administrative professionals working closely with financial data and models
- Analysts involved in company valuation or investment appraisal
What's included
- Five days of face-to-face instruction by an expert practitioner trainer
- Practical exercises using professionally designed financial templates
- Interactive lectures and cooperative learning activities
- Written post-programme report with training activities and participant evaluations
- Certificate of completion upon finishing the programme
Upcoming sessions
- 12 Jul 2026 – 16 Jul 2026 Riyadh, KSA From USD 4,990 Open
- 19 Oct 2026 – 23 Oct 2026 Dubai, UAE USD 5,190 Open
- 8 Nov 2026 – 12 Nov 2026 Muscat, Oman USD 5,190 Open
Common questions
What level of spreadsheet experience should I have before attending MFM? +
MFM is pitched at an intermediate-to-advanced level, so participants should already be comfortable with core spreadsheet functions and basic financial concepts before attending. Those who have only worked with spreadsheets occasionally or in a purely administrative capacity may find the pace demanding. A background in finance, accounting, or a closely related analytical role is strongly recommended.
Does MFM lead to a formal qualification or professional certification? +
MFM is not aligned to an external accreditation body and does not confer a professional designation. Participants who complete the programme receive an iLead certificate of completion. Those seeking credentials such as a chartered finance qualification should check whether their professional body accepts continuing development hours from programmes like MFM.
Is MFM suitable for someone moving from accounting into a finance analyst role? +
Yes, accountants transitioning into analytical or investment-focused roles are a core audience for MFM. The programme bridges the gap between day-to-day bookkeeping or reporting work and the more model-driven, forward-looking work typical of finance analyst and valuation positions. Participants leave with portfolio-ready models they can reference in that transition.
How is participant progress assessed on this programme? +
There is no formal written examination on MFM. Assessment is practical and continuous throughout the five days, with participants building and refining models during hands-on exercises. A written post-programme report documenting training activities and individual evaluations is produced, and a certificate of completion is awarded to participants who finish the programme.
Should I prepare or review any topics before the first day of MFM? +
Participants benefit most from arriving with a working knowledge of financial statements — specifically profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow — and confidence navigating spreadsheet environments at an intermediate level. Reviewing the fundamentals of business valuation and time-value-of-money concepts in advance will help you engage more deeply with the advanced content from day one.
Will the models I build during MFM be applicable to my own organisation's data? +
The programme uses professionally designed financial templates and realistic exercises rather than participants' live organisational data, which keeps the learning environment consistent for all attendees. However, the model structures, valuation logic, and reporting techniques taught are deliberately generic and industry-agnostic, making them straightforward to adapt to your own organisation's context after the programme.
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