Financial Analyst

Experience

with
Iva Charlopova
Financial Analysts are responsible for the financial planning and analysis of a company, informing important business decisions. Financial Analysts analyse past and current financial data to understand company performance, identify trends, and develop financial models, reports and forecasts which they communicate to stakeholders. In the Financial Analyst experience, you will get familiar with accounting principles and understand and interpret financial statements (income statement, balance sheet and cash flow statement). You will analyse financial data using Excel, build charts and financial reports, assess investment opportunities, and practice communicating your findings.
Note: a laptop or computer is required for this program - some assignments are difficult to complete on mobile or tablet.
Class Starts
12 April 2023
All content is done at your own time
Class Duration
6 Weeks
Expect 5-10 hours a week
Program Price
$99 USD
Built for beginners
Recommended knowledge
None
Built for beginners
Class Starts
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12 April 2023
Start date is TBA
All content is done at your own time
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Why join our Experience?

Work with a cohort of up to 30 peers

Ask questions, share ideas and worth together on this course.

Earn badges & special skills for your certificate

We’ve gamified the experience so you can earn different soft skills by completing different tasks.

Walk out with a portfolio you can show off

Don't have experience? Let's show you can do the job either way.

Work with a cohort of up to 30 peers

Ask questions, share ideas and work together on this course.

Earn badges & special skills for your certificate

We’ve gamified the experience so you can earn different soft skills by completing different tasks.

Walk out with a portfolio you can show off

Don't have experience? Let's show you can do the job either way.

Learn from World Class Mentors

Iva Charlopova

Senior Finance Manager at Brighte
Iva is a Chartered Accountant (CPA, CA) and senior finance manager at Brighte. She has international experience across professional services at Deloitte, as well as finance and accounting in companies ranging from startups to multinational public corporations. Iva is a published author, having co-authored 2 book chapters on the behavioural drivers of corporate fraud. She's passionate about making financial acumen accessible to everyone, and empowering companies to make informed, data-driven business decisions.

Braedon Bolt

Insights Manager at Commonwealth Bank

Nabeel Siddiqui

Lead Analyst at Wise

Kanav Bhama

Business Operations & Finance Lead @ Dovetail
All mentors

Curriculum & Schedule

Module 1: Excel 101

Learn basic functions and formulas that will help you perform thorough analysis of a company’s financial data.

Module 2: Excel - Let's Practice

Practice your Excel skills by following along on a case study.

Module 3: Intro to Accounting and Financial Statements

Understand the importance of accounting and the components of a profit & loss statement (income statement) and balance sheet.

Module 4: Accounting Deep Dive

Understand double-sided entries, the accounting equation and the key principles of accounting.

Module 5: Accounting for an Ice Cream Shop

Practice preparing journal entries and financial statements with real-world examples of these concepts.

Module 6: Financial Statement Analysis

Monitor your company's health by understanding horizontal and vertical analysis and financial ratios.

Module 7: The Time Value of Money

Determine whether a project or investment is feasible by calculating Net Present Value. Also learn how to calculate a complete loan schedule.

Module 8: Presenting Your Findings

Present your findings and recommendations using Excel tables, charts, and reports and compile them in a PowerPoint presentation.

Create a portfolio to impress recruiters

Our students work at...

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Firas Salman
@fsalman

Ayomide has received three job offers since completing the program, from Ventures Platform Nigeria, M-KOPA and Wild Fusion. Ayomide is currently working as a Financial Data Analyst at Wild Fusion. While searching for a full time role, he found that he had tangible examples of his work through EntryLevel.

Ayomide
@ayomide-fadeyi
Ayomide Enoch Fadeyi
@ayomide-fadeyi

I successfully got a job at LoftyInc Capital Management as a Venture Analyst. It was very useful, I won't lie. From deal sourcing to deal diligence, there was a lot I didn't know and I’m still learning. I still have the Notion link bookmarked to refer back to it.

Chikamso Nwani
@kamsonwani
Chikamso Nwani
@kamsonwani

I received an offer for a Sales Engineer role. The process engineering knowledge I obtained during the program stood out to my employers, as water treatment is one of the industries in which they work.

Kevin Chen
@kevin-w-chen

When I did the EntryLevel program, I was playing a dual role of Product Owner and Quality Assurance on a team. Two weeks ago I was offered a full Product Owner role (no Quality Assurance) at the same company for a different team.  I learned a lot and gained a lot of insight from the coursework through the program so, I'll forever be grateful for that! I’ve finally made the transition!

Jayshree Bhakta
@jayshree-bhakta

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Once you’ve finished the course on time you can get all your money back or you can opt-in for some premium perks.

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