An intensive professional development training course on
Advanced Financial Modeling for Oil & Gas
Modules
This training course is split into two modules:
Module I - Foundations of Financial Modeling
Module II - Advanced Financial Modelling with Excel
Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.
Why Choose Advanced Financial Modeling for Oil & Gas Training Course?
This Advanced Financial Modeling for Oil & Gas training course is designed to develop your financial modelling skills, taking you from Foundation level through to Advanced level, through the evaluation and analysis of case studies in the Oil & Gas sector. It will also develop your knowledge and understanding of finance enabling you to make financial decisions which will, reduce costs, increase profit and minimize risk.
The course will use the latest tools and techniques estimating sales, costs, risk and economic variables leading to advanced financial optimization models using Excel, best international practice, tools and techniques.
This course will feature:
- Practical application of advanced financial modelling skills to real life case studies in the Oil & Gas sector and your company
- Development of advanced financial knowledge and its application to business problems and decision making
- The development of Advanced Financial Models which will be of practical use to you and your organization
- Training using Excel and the latest financial analysis tools and techniques
- Supporting material in both hard and soft copy explaining key Excel
What are the Goals?
By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:
- Make improved financial decisions using Advanced Financial Models
- Develop a range of financial models using Excel to prepare financial statements, evaluate performance, evaluate capital investment decisions, manage projects and risk
- Apply the latest tools and techniques to analyse financial data
- Manage sales, costs and financial risk using financial models
- Prepare, use and report on advanced financial models
The Course Content
Module 1: Foundations of Financial Modeling
- Financial & Management Accounting
- Developing Financial Statements – Income Statement, Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) & Cashflow Statements
- Financial Performance using Ratio Analysis
- Management Accounting – developing budgets
- OPEX & CAPEX
- Financial Terminology Explained
- Basic Excel functions
- Steps to develop a Financial Model
- Flow charting Techniques to improve Modelling
- Input Tables
- Pivot Tables
- Foundation Analysis Tools in Excel
- Forecasting the Income Statement, Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) & Cashflow Statements
- Budgeting Models
- Purchase Decisions
- Modelling Finance Decisions – Equity or Debt and the Cost of Capital
- Capital Investment Decisions – Payback, ARR, NPV & IRR using Excel
- Graphs & Charts to support financial models
- Identifying the major Risks in the Oil & Gas sector
- Modelling Risk & Uncertainty
- Sensitivity Analysis
- Scenario Analysis
- Break Even Analysis
- Modelling & Managing changes in Interest Rates & Exchange Rates
- Variance Analysis
- Critical Path Analysis – Financial & Manpower implications
- GANTT Charts
- Earned Value Analysis
- Managing Variances
- Simulating changes in the project
Module 2: Advanced Financial Modelling with Excel
- From Basic Modelling to Advanced Modelling
- Identifying Financial Applications for Modelling in the Oil & Gas sector
- Advanced Financial Applications of Excel
- Advanced Financial Analysis Tools in Excel
- Graphs & Charts to aid Financial Analysis
- Best Practice in Modelling with Excel
- Cost Estimation – Incremental; Inflation, PERT, Supply & Demand factors
- Forecasting using Statistical Methods in Excel – Time Series Analysis, Exponential Smoothing, Correlation & Regression Analysis
- Risk Measurement using – Probability Analysis, Correlation & Beta
- Forecasting Oil Prices using statistical models
- Measuring & Managing Investment Risk
- Forecasting Interest Rates & Exchange Rates using historical data, Interest Rate Parity Theory and Purchasing Power Parity Theory
- Developing the Financial Model using Costs and Economic Variables estimated on Day 2
- Simulating changes to Costs & Accounts Payable
- Simulating changes to Sales Volume, Oil Price & Accounts Receivables
- Financial Derivatives – Forwards, Options Futures & Swaps
- Using Derivatives to Managing Oil Price Volatility, Interest Rates & Exchange Rates
- Implementing Policies to manage change
- Evaluating growth strategies
- Models to simulate growth strategies
- The dangers of Overtrading
- Examining the impact on Working Capital
- Examining the impact on Leverage
- Mergers & Acquisitions – Modelling the impact on Share Price, Market Value, Earnings & EPS
- Case Study incorporating the skills from Day 1 – 4
- Developing an Advanced Financial Optimisation Model to meet the needs of the delegates and their organisation
- Presentation of the Model
- Testing the Model
- Improving the Model
- Decision Making & Reporting
Certificate and Accreditation
- AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the course.
How Aztech Saudi Can Enhance Your Professional Career
At Aztech Saudi, we believe that professional development is the foundation of long-term career success. This training course is expertly designed to equip individuals with practical skills, forward-thinking strategies, and the confidence to navigate today’s dynamic work environments. Each course is delivered by subject matter specialists with extensive industry experience, ensuring that every learning experience is relevant, impactful, and aligned with real-world challenges. Whether you're looking to strengthen your technical expertise, enhance leadership abilities, or stay ahead of industry trends, Aztech Saudi provides the tools you need to elevate your performance and deliver measurable value to your organization.
Our training is more than just knowledge transfer—it’s a catalyst for career transformation. By participating in our courses, professionals gain a competitive advantage in their fields, improve their decision-making capabilities, and position themselves for new opportunities and leadership roles. We take pride in supporting individuals across various sectors and career stages, helping them unlock their full potential through high-quality, globally benchmarked learning experiences. With Aztech Saudi as your development partner, you’re not only investing in education—you're investing in a stronger, more successful future.
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