
UdemyEvery business needs a budget. Whether you're seeking investors, managing cash flow, or forecasting growth, a solid financial model in Excel becomes the foundation for confident decisions. This course teaches you not just the mechanics, but the logic behind professional financial modeling.
Starting from a blank workbook, you'll construct a complete model using the same methodology used in corporate finance departments. The instructor brings three decades of accounting and finance expertise—experience managing accounting departments, working with external auditors, and serving as CFO to growing companies. That real-world perspective shapes what you learn.
Video content runs 5.5 hours, but expect 10–20 hours total as you build your own model in parallel. The course includes an investor-quality template to accelerate your work, plus access to the instructor's ebook on startup funding. By the end, you'll have a functioning financial model that demonstrates credible projections and sound business thinking.
Are You An Entrepreneur or Small Business Owner?
Do You Want To Build a Financial Budget But Don't Know Where To Start?
Do You Want To Impress Potential Investors From The Start With Your Business Model?
Do You Want To Set Realistic Expectations Financially For Your Business?
Do You Want To Get A Head Start With My Investor Quality Financial Model Template?
If You Answered "Yes" To Any Of The Above, Look No Further. This Is The Course For You!
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Enroll today and join the 100,000+ successful students I have taught as a Top Rated Udemy instructor!
Three reasons to TAKE THIS COURSE right now:
You get lifetime access to lectures, including all new lectures, assignments, quizzes and downloads
You can ask me questions and see me respond to every single one of them thoroughly!
What you will learn is being taught by a professional in the industry who knows the proper way to construct a financial model. Using industry best practices, you will have a professional grade financial model by the end of this course.
Bonus reason: Udemy has a 30 day 100% no questions asked money back guarantee!
Recent Reviews:
Robert M says "Financial modeling made simple. Being a CFO I've built my fair share of financials models as well, but I can say I never quite felt comfortable with them. They seemed too big, too cumbersome, and it just seemed like there should be a better way. Chris definitely knows what he is doing and couldn't be a better instructor. Finally I feel empowered to build a solid financial model, in less time, and with much better quality.
About The Course - What You and I Learn Together
As an entrepreneur, you will have many uses for a budget/financial model. If you are looking for investors, one of the first things someone will ask for is your projections. As well for your own peace of mind, don't you want to be able to forecast forward and see how the business will perform given a set of assumptions? All of this can be accomplished with a solid financial model. Learn how to use Microsoft Excel to build your very own forecast / budget!
Let me teach you how to wow investors or impress your boss with a financial model / budget that stand out above everyone else.
By the end of this course, you will have a financial model that is detailed, complete, rock solid and follows ALL of the best business practices for financial modeling!
I have also included a copy of my ebook "Fund Your Startup by Chris Benjamin" which you will find as a download in the last lecture. Learn your options for funding, where to find investors, how to wow them, and lastly the must do steps to successful funding!
What Specifically You and I Will Do In This Course:
This course will be taught primarily by following along in Excel as we build a financial model for a fictional company. We will start with a completely blank Excel workbook, and by the end of the course have a fully functioning financial model.
Students are encouraged to take the course twice. The first time, just follow along, understand not only the formulas, but also the "why" of what we are doing. See the financial model grow and become "alive" as we work through the various tabs. The second time, follow along and work on your own personal financial model.
The time of the course in video content is 5.5 hours, although expect to spend 10 - 20 hours taking this course. In that time we will build a basic financial model which is fully functioning. The additional time is so you can work on your own financial model in between the lectures.
The course is structured in a very step by step methodology. As we work through each section, we'll progress towards the final financial model.
I encourage all entrepreneurs and financially minded people alike to take the course.
I will help you!
At any point during the course if you are confused or need clarification, send me a message! I'm here to help YOU the student, and I love interacting with you. I've been in accounting & finance over 25 years and can most likely answer your question.
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About The Instructor
Chris Benjamin, MBA & CFO is a seasoned professional with over 25 years experience in accounting and finance. Having spent the first 10 years of my career in corporate settings with both large and small companies, I learned a lot about the accounting process, managing accounting departments, financial reporting, external reporting to board of directors and the Securities and Exchange Commission, and working with external auditors.
The following 10+ years I decided to go into CFO Consulting, working with growing companies and bringing CFO level experience to companies. I help implement proper best business practices in accounting and finance, consult on implementation of accounting systems, implementing accounting procedures, while also still fulfilling the CFO roll for many of my clients which includes financial reporting, auditing, working with investors, financial analysis and much more.
Thank you for signing up for this course on Udemy. I look forward to being your instructor for this course and many more!
Chris Benjamin, Instructor, CFO & MBA
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