Financial Services

Financial Analyst

Turns company numbers into decisions, keeping forecast models current as actuals arrive, digging into why a margin moved, and building the valuations and stress tests behind investments a budget holder can act on.

Level
Associate
Requirements
7
Courses
15

Earn every requirement to claim the role, with a certificate

Requirements

What the role asks for

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  1. 01

    Business Valuation

    Business Valuation covers the methods and processes used to determine the economic value of companies or assets, including discounted cash flow, market comparables, and precedent transactions, for purposes such as mergers, acquisitions, or financial reporting.

    Any 2 of 3 courses

    • Cover image for Valuation
    • Cover image for Investment Banking
    • Cover image for The Little Book of Valuation
  2. 02

    Corporate Finance & Capital Budgeting

    Analyzing and managing a company's financial resources, capital structure, and investment decisions, including techniques for capital budgeting, cost of capital estimation, and evaluating long-term projects to maximize shareholder value.

    Any 2 of 3 courses

    • Cover image for Corporate Finance For Dummies
    • Cover image for Valuation
    • Cover image for Project Finance and Excel - Build Financial Models from Scratch
  3. 03

    Financial Accounting & Reporting

    Covers the preparation, analysis, and communication of financial statements and reports in accordance with relevant accounting standards and regulatory requirements for financial services organizations.

    Any 3 of 4 courses

    • Cover image for Accounting Basics: ACCA/CIMA/CMA/CA/AAT/Cambridge/Edexcel
    • Cover image for Accounting All-in-One For Dummies
    • Cover image for Accounting For Dummies
    • Cover image for Reading Financial Reports For Dummies
  4. 04

    Financial Data Analytics & Visualization

    Analyzing, interpreting, and visually presenting financial datasets using statistical methods and visualization tools to uncover trends, support decision-making, and communicate insights within financial services contexts.

    Any 2 of 3 courses

    • Cover image for Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals and Data Analytics
    • Cover image for Financial Analysis with ARIMA and Time Series Forecasting
    • Cover image for Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management
  5. 05

    Financial Modeling

    Building structured quantitative representations of financial scenarios using tools like Excel or specialized software to forecast performance, value assets, assess risk, and support decision-making in banking, investment, or corporate finance contexts.

    Any 3 of 5 courses

    • Cover image for Project Finance and Excel - Build Financial Models from Scratch
    • Cover image for Investment Banking
    • Cover image for Valuation
    • Cover image for Python for Finance: Investment Fundamentals and Data Analytics
    • Cover image for Hands-On Python for Finance
  6. 06

    Financial Planning & Analysis

    Financial Planning & Analysis covers forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing financial performance to support strategic decision-making and resource allocation within financial services organizations.

    Any 3 of 5 courses

    • Cover image for Financial Planning & Analysis and Performance Management
    • Cover image for Project Finance and Excel - Build Financial Models from Scratch
    • Cover image for Financial Analysis with ARIMA and Time Series Forecasting
    • Cover image for Accounting Basics: ACCA/CIMA/CMA/CA/AAT/Cambridge/Edexcel
    • Cover image for Corporate Finance For Dummies
  7. 07

    Financial Statement Analysis

    Analyzing and interpreting balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements to assess an organization’s financial health, performance, and trends for decision-making in banking, investment, and corporate finance contexts.

    Any 2 of 3 courses

    • Cover image for Fundamental Analysis For Dummies
    • Cover image for Reading Financial Reports For Dummies
    • Cover image for How to Read a Financial Report

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