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Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World

Sales, Valuation and Performance Forecasting Tools

Why Choose Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World Training Course?

Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World Course principles are essential for professionals navigating today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous economic landscape. As global markets continue to shift rapidly, organisations rely on accurate forecasting to remain agile, resilient, and competitively positioned. This Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World training course helps participants understand how VUCA conditions shape financial outcomes and why forecasting has become significantly more challenging and strategically important.

This Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World Training highlights the critical role of financial modelling in planning and adapting to unpredictable environments. Spreadsheet-based models remain a core tool for finance professionals, supporting forecasting, valuation, and performance analysis. As organisations respond to the aftermath of financial crises and ongoing market disruption, the demand for skilled financial modelling professionals has grown considerably, making these capabilities essential for informed planning.

Participants explore key modelling components such as financial statement modelling, capital expenditure forecasting, discounted cash flow valuation, sensitivity analysis, and scenario planning. The training course emphasizes the need for robust modelling practices that help organisations anticipate risks, evaluate performance, and develop flexible strategies that withstand uncertainty. By the end of the course, professionals gain the confidence to apply advanced forecasting tools aligned with the realities of the VUCA environment.

What are the Goals?

This Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World training course is designed to strengthen forecasting capability, enhance modelling accuracy, and improve participants’ ability to evaluate financial performance under uncertainty. Through a structured exploration of modelling tools and forecasting techniques, participants learn how to anticipate challenges and support strategic decision-making.

By the end of this Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World Course, participants will be able to:

  • Recognise the challenges and implications of operating in a VUCA world
  • Understand the purpose and value of financial modelling and forecasting
  • Explain the key steps involved in building financial models
  • Forecast organisational performance and conduct valuation analysis
  • Apply scenario and sensitivity analysis tools to support planning under uncertainty

Who is this Training Course for?

This Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World training course is designed for professionals involved in financial planning, performance evaluation, strategic modelling, and forecasting in dynamic business environments. It is especially valuable for teams responsible for interpreting data, preparing forecasts, and supporting financial strategy.

This Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World Course is ideal for:

  • Finance professionals working across multiple business units
  • Head office planning managers responsible for strategic forecasting
  • Budgeting and forecasting teams managing organisational projections
  • Commercial managers supporting strategic and financial decisions
  • Finance business partners engaged in scenario analysis and performance planning

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World training course is delivered using proven learning techniques that enhance engagement, comprehension, and practical understanding. The training incorporates highly interactive presentations complemented by individual and group-based activities to help participants apply key concepts.

This Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World Training will include:

  • Interactive presentations to explain forecasting and modelling concepts
  • Group exercises and individual tasks to reinforce essential techniques
  • Case studies illustrating real-world financial modelling applications
  • Video documentaries highlighting the importance of modelling in a VUCA environment

This dynamic approach ensures participants gain both theoretical understanding and practical capability in forecasting under uncertainty.

The Course Content

  • The Imperatives of a VUCA World: a sound of Financial Modelling
  • What is Financial Modelling?
  • Defining the Inputs and the Outputs of a Simple Financial Model
  • The Financial Modelling Process of More Complex Models
  • Excel as a Tool of Modelling: Capabilities and Limitations
  • How Financial Models Work
  • Collecting and Analyzing Historical Data
  • Selecting the Key Forecast Drivers
  • Modelling the Income Statement
  • Modelling the Balance Sheet
  • Modelling Interest and Circular References
  • Modelling the Cash Flow Statem
  • Designing a Dashboard-like Control Panel
  • Basic Statistical Methods Used for Forecasting
  • Forecasting Sales: Bottom-up Versus Top-down Forecasting
  • Forecasting Costs
  • Forecasting CAPEX and Depreciation
  • Forecasting Funding Needs
  • Valuation Approaches
  • Steps for Applying the DCF Method
  • Rewriting Financial Statements – Calculation of Free Cash Flows
  • Calculating the Weighted Average Cost of Capital
  • Estimating the Terminal Value
  • One-Dimensional and 2-Dimensional Sensitivity Analysis
  • Choosing the Variables to Change
  • Modelling Example
  • Interpreting the Results
  • Scenario Analysis Example

Certificate and Accreditation

  • AZTech Certificate of Completion for delegates who attend and complete the training course
In Partnership With
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Copex
Coventry
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Available Sessions

Register for Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World on 09-13 Feb 2026 in Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Venue: Amsterdam - The Netherlands
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Date: 09-13 Feb 2026
Fee: US $5,950
Register for Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World on 11-15 May 2026 in London - UK
Venue: London - UK
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Date: 11-15 May 2026
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Register for Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World on 03-07 Aug 2026 in Barcelona - Spain
Venue: Barcelona - Spain
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Date: 03-07 Aug 2026
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Register for Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World on 12-16 Oct 2026 in Dubai - UAE
Venue: Dubai - UAE
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Date: 12-16 Oct 2026
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Register for Financial Forecasting in a VUCA World on 15-19 Mar 2027 in Amsterdam - The Netherlands
Venue: Amsterdam - The Netherlands
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Date: 15-19 Mar 2027
Fee: US $5,950
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