We teach analytical methods that help people make sense of financial reports. Not shortcuts or guaranteed formulas—just practical approaches to reading patterns and spotting what matters.
Explore Our ProgrammeMost people can read a balance sheet. But understanding what it means for a particular business in a specific industry? That's where training makes a difference.
Our approach focuses on building frameworks you can adapt—not memorising rigid formulas. We work through real case studies from different sectors so you see how the same metrics tell different stories depending on context.
Our curriculum developed after years of seeing where people struggle most with financial analysis. It's not always the complex calculations—often it's knowing which numbers to look at first.
Starting autumn 2025, we're structuring the programme around these core areas:
Sessions run for eight months with both group discussions and individual practice exercises. We keep cohorts small because the most valuable learning happens when you can ask specific questions about scenarios you're actually encountering.
Every session works from actual financial statements. We use anonymised reports from businesses across retail, manufacturing, and professional services. You'll see how the same analytical approach needs adjusting based on what industry you're examining.
We introduce one analytical method at a time, then show you how to combine them. By month three, you'll be working through complete company assessments using multiple lenses. The goal isn't speed—it's developing systematic thinking that becomes second nature.
Between sessions, you'll analyse assigned companies and present findings to the group. This is where assumptions get tested and alternative interpretations surface. Some of the best learning comes from seeing how others approached the same data differently.
"The most valuable part was learning to spot when numbers looked reasonable on paper but didn't align with business reality. That perspective changed how I evaluate financial health."
We don't teach generic ratio analysis. Each sector has different norms for inventory turnover, debt levels, and margin expectations. You'll learn how to adjust your assessment based on what's actually normal for that type of business.
Calculating a current ratio takes thirty seconds. Understanding whether 1.8 is healthy or concerning for this particular company requires deeper analysis. That's where we spend most of our time—building judgment alongside technical skill.
Financial projections always involve uncertainty. We teach practical ways to model different scenarios and assess which assumptions have the biggest impact on outcomes. This helps you communicate risks more clearly to decision-makers.
We're accepting applications through August for the autumn programme. Space is limited to twelve participants to maintain quality discussion and individual attention throughout the eight-month curriculum.
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