We're not about theoretical models that gather dust. Our program focuses on practical financial analysis skills that Australian businesses need right now — taught by people who've spent years doing this work, not just talking about it.
Our instructors aren't career academics. They're financial analysts who moved into teaching because they wanted to share what actually works. Each brings at least a decade of hands-on experience with Australian companies.
Cash Flow Analysis
Spent 14 years helping mid-sized manufacturing firms sort out their cash flow problems. Now teaches the same frameworks he used with real clients — the ones that actually helped companies avoid running out of money.
Financial Reporting
Built her career fixing messy financial statements for businesses preparing for audits or investor pitches. She knows what confuses people because she's answered the same questions hundreds of times.
Investment Analysis
Worked in equity research for boutique firms before realizing she preferred teaching people to spot good investments. Her approach: skip the jargon, focus on what the numbers mean.
Budget Forecasting
Handled financial planning for retail chains and hospitality groups. She's particularly good at helping people build forecasts that don't fall apart when reality hits — which happens more often than you'd think.
Every session revolves around real scenarios our instructors encountered during their consulting work. You'll work through actual problems — anonymized, obviously — not textbook examples. When Kieran explains cash flow analysis, he's drawing from that time he helped a client figure out why they were profitable on paper but couldn't pay suppliers. When Fiona talks about investment analysis, she references specific decisions she made (and some she wishes she hadn't). This isn't academic theory. It's what happens when you're the one who has to make the call.
We cap each cohort at twelve people. Not because we're trying to be exclusive — though it does mean you need to book early for the September 2025 intake — but because financial analysis makes more sense when you can ask questions the moment you're confused.
These are the core skills you'll develop over sixteen weeks. Each one builds on work our instructors did repeatedly in their consulting practices — things businesses actually need done properly.
Most people can look at profit and loss statements. Fewer can spot the warning signs buried in balance sheets or cash flow statements. You'll learn both.
Anyone can plug numbers into Excel. Building models that remain accurate when assumptions change takes more thought. We'll teach you how structure matters.
Revenue forecasting is where optimism meets reality, often painfully. We'll show you techniques that balance ambition with honest assessment.
Whether it's equipment purchases or acquisition targets, you need frameworks for deciding if something's worth the money. We'll teach multiple approaches.
By the end of the program, you'll have completed three substantial projects based on real company situations. These aren't assignments you complete and forget — they're portfolio pieces that demonstrate actual capability.
Our autumn cohort runs from early September through mid-December 2025. Classes meet Tuesday and Thursday evenings, with optional Saturday workshops twice monthly.