Financial Analysis in Excel Training Course

Audience

Designed for all Senior Management personnel who require a practical understanding of AML and CTF frameworks, their prevention mechanisms, and a broader awareness of current financial crime challenges.

Course Format

The program utilizes an interactive blend of:

• Facilitated group discussions
• Slide-based presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Practical examples

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Articulate strategies for preventing AML and CTF violations.
• Grasp the key components of AML and CTF as they relate to their organizations, as well as the national and international initiatives aimed at combating these issues.
• Outline measures for companies and staff to safeguard against the risks associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing.
• Identify how organizations may become targets for these crimes and explain how to recognize, prevent, and report "red flags" indicative of suspicious or confirmed criminal activity.
• Gain insight into other significant areas of focus within financial crime.

Finance / Management

This instructor-led, live training in (online or onsite) is aimed at manufacturing managers and engineers who wish to strengthen their ability to evaluate investments, build robust business cases, and present compelling narratives for capital projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: calculate and apply core investment appraisal metrics to manufacturing scenarios, build a complete CAPEX investment case including cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis, use templates and Capex Cards to streamline the approval process, and prepare clear executive-level narratives to justify capital expenditure requests.

The Cost Center module addresses the procedures and best practices for managing overheads, computing BOM costs, and establishing product-level costing across both manufacturing and service operations.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level professionals seeking to configure, operate, and validate cost center routines within enterprise settings.

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Create, configure, and maintain cost centers that align with organizational structures.
• Build and validate BOM costing using standard, activity-based, and overhead allocation methods.
• Integrate machine hours, operator hours, and labor metrics into cost center calculations.
• Apply absorption costing principles to ensure accurate product and period-end valuations.

Course Format

• Guided instruction supported by case-based demonstrations.
• Hands-on costing exercises and spreadsheet-based modeling.
• Application-focused labs that simulate real-world costing and reconciliation workflows.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored content, industry-specific costing models, or ERP platform alignment, please contact us.

This course offers a thorough examination of institutional due diligence frameworks designed for financial institutions, merging regulatory, financial, operational, and ethical compliance aspects. It connects Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements with comprehensive due diligence modules covering management, governance, technology, and business operations.

Delivered by an instructor, this live training session (available online or in-person) targets intermediate-level professionals in compliance, risk management, and operations who aim to establish a holistic due diligence program consistent with international best practices and local regulatory standards.

After completing this training, participants will be capable of:

• Grasping and applying due diligence principles across institutional, financial, legal, and operational sectors.
• Executing CRS and FATCA-compliant due diligence for tax residency verification and reporting.
• Incorporating governance, ESG, and business integrity protocols into compliance systems.
• Designing risk-based due diligence frameworks that encompass management, marketing, and IT functions.
• Preparing internal teams for audits, regulatory reviews, and ongoing improvement cycles.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and collaborative group exercises.
• Practical application using simulated due diligence documentation and workflows.

Customization Options

• For personalized training requests, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led, live training in France (available online or onsite) is designed for finance and legal professionals who wish to learn the principles and practices of extrajudicial and judicial collection, enabling them to effectively manage and resolve collection issues.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Apply the main methods and techniques of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Deal with the legal and ethical issues involved in extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Integrate extrajudicial and judicial collection in a comprehensive and coherent way.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for managers who want to identify and reduce the risk of fraud affecting e-commerce merchants.

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

• Understand how e-commerce fraud occurs.
• Analyze vulnerabilities in their company's e-commerce platform and processes.
• Assess a company's 'readiness' for adopting new anti-fraud measures.
• Communicate and incorporate appropriate anti-fraud policies.

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Plenty of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This foundational course offers participants a comprehensive and practical understanding of essential financial markets, including their objectives, functions, core activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed as a blend of refresher, educational, and stimulating content, it aims to maximize the value for every attendee. Interactive feedback and discussion are encouraged throughout the sessions, which prioritize engagement and dynamic learning over passive, fact-based instruction.

The primary goal is to ensure that, upon completion, all delegates are significantly better prepared to address client needs and understand the context of the services and markets in which they operate.

This instructor-led live training in France (online or on-site) targets cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts looking to record, manage, monitor, and process their organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to utilize FinOps practices to forecast expenses, optimize workflows, and carry out financial management activities in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level finance professionals aiming to acquire comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, covering cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

Upon completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Acquire the advanced knowledge necessary for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Grasp complex FinOps practices, such as cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills for applying FinOps strategies in real-world situations.
• Prepare effectively to successfully pass the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

Overview of Structured Products

This course aims to provide participants with an introduction to the structured products utilized in investment banking. Upon completion, attendees will possess a practical understanding of the subject matter and will be equipped to address the following questions:

1. What defines structured products?
2. What are the motivations for issuing them?
3. What advantages do issuers and investors gain?
4. How are various derivative products structured and priced?
5. What are the associated risks and costs of creating structured financial instruments?
6. What constitutes embedded derivatives?
7. What are exotic options?
8. What considerations apply to pricing and hedging?

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for non-finance professionals at a beginner level who wish to gain a foundational understanding of the financial and accounting principles essential for effective business decision-making.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand basic financial and accounting concepts that are essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze financial statements such as income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Apply key financial ratios to assess the financial health of a business.
• Develop and manage budgets and perform variance analysis to monitor business performance.
• Use break-even analysis to support operational and strategic decisions.

This instructor-led live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to use the Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralized applications that can be easily integrated with digital banking systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up the necessary development environment to start developing applications with OBP API.
• Understand the Open Bank Project architecture, technology, and concepts.
• Learn how to use and customize OBP API to develop and build applications for banking.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes in OBP.
• Implement security and integrations in OBP API connectors and adapters.

This instructor-led live training France (online or onsite) is intended for application consultants and business process owners who wish to learn how to configure business processes for the SAP S/4HANA financials module.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the basic customization settings in the main components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure the master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) for FA with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure document control, posting control, and financial document clearing settings for FA with SAP S/4HANA.