A Highly Interactive Training Course On

Advanced Financial Modeling for Oil & Gas

Classroom Sessions
15-26 Sep 2025
Dubai
$11,900
15-26 Dec 2025
London
$11,900
06-17 Jul 2026
Barcelona
$11,900
14-25 Sep 2026
London
$11,900
14-25 Dec 2026
Dubai
$11,900

Course Introduction

The Advanced Financial Modeling for Oil & Gas training course is structured to take participants from foundational to advanced levels of financial modelling, with a specific focus on the Oil & Gas sector. Through the analysis of industry-relevant case studies, the course builds both technical modelling skills and a deeper understanding of financial decision-making aimed at reducing costs, increasing profitability, and minimizing risk.

Participants will work with the latest tools and techniques to estimate sales, costs, risk factors, and key economic variables. The course culminates in the development of advanced financial optimization models in Excel, incorporating international best practices and state-of-the-art modelling strategies tailored to the complexities of the energy industry.

This training course will feature:

  • Practical application of advanced financial modelling skills to real life case studies in the Oil & Gas sector and your company
  • Development of advanced financial knowledge and its application to business problems and decision making
  • The development of Advanced Financial Models which will be of practical use to you and your organization
  • Training using Excel and the latest financial analysis tools and techniques
  • Supporting material in both hard and soft copy explaining key Excel

Modules

This training course is split into two modules:

Module I - Foundations of Financial Modeling

Module II - Advanced Financial Modelling with Excel

Each module is structured and can be taken as a stand-alone training course; however, delegates will maximise their benefits by taking Module 1 and 2 back-to-back as a 2-week training course.

Training Objectives

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

  • Make improved financial decisions using Advanced Financial Models
  • Develop a range of financial models using Excel to prepare financial statements, evaluate performance, evaluate capital investment decisions, manage projects and risk
  • Apply the latest tools and techniques to analyse financial data
  • Manage sales, costs and financial risk using financial models
  • Prepare, use and report on advanced financial models

Training Methodology

Throughout the course they will work on case studies and real life examples to develop their Financial Modelling and Finance skills from Foundation to Advanced level. The course is taught by an experienced financial practitioner, who will guide you through finance and the latest tools and techniques, using a range of methods including discussions, case studies and exercises. Where appropriate, these will include real issues brought to the workshop by delegates. The course is highly participatory ensuring that delegates leave with new skills to benefit their personal and organizational development.

Who should Attend?

This course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Professionals who need to develop a greater understanding of finance
  • Professionals who need to develop their financial modelling skills to an advanced level
  • Those who make decisions using financial models or are impacted by those decisions
  • Those responsible for managing finance
  • Those responsible for managing or monitoring oil & gas projects

Course Outline

Module 1: Foundations of Financial Modeling
Day One: Foundations of Finance
  • Financial & Management Accounting
  • Developing Financial Statements – Income Statement, Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) & Cashflow Statements
  • Financial Performance using Ratio Analysis
  • Management Accounting – developing budgets
  • OPEX & CAPEX
  • Financial Terminology Explained
Day Two: Foundation of Modelling
  • Basic Excel functions
  • Steps to develop a Financial Model
  • Flow charting Techniques to improve Modelling
  • Input Tables
  • Pivot Tables
  • Foundation Analysis Tools in Excel
Day Three: Financial Modelling
  • Forecasting the Income Statement, Balance Sheet (Statement of Financial Position) & Cashflow Statements
  • Budgeting Models
  • Purchase Decisions
  • Modelling Finance Decisions – Equity or Debt and the Cost of Capital
  • Capital Investment Decisions – Payback, ARR, NPV & IRR using Excel
  • Graphs & Charts to support financial models
Day Four: Modelling Risk Management Scenarios
  • Identifying the major Risks in the Oil & Gas sector
  • Modelling Risk & Uncertainty
  • Sensitivity Analysis
  • Scenario Analysis
  • Break Even Analysis
  • Modelling & Managing changes in Interest Rates & Exchange Rates
Day Five: Modelling the Financial Performance of Oil & Gas Projects
  • Variance Analysis
  • Critical Path Analysis – Financial & Manpower implications
  • GANTT Charts
  • Earned Value Analysis
  • Managing Variances
  • Simulating changes in the project
Module 2: Advanced Financial Modelling with Excel
Day Six: Advanced Modelling Skills with Excel
  • From Basic Modelling to Advanced Modelling
  • Identifying Financial Applications for Modelling in the Oil & Gas sector
  • Advanced Financial Applications of Excel
  • Advanced Financial Analysis Tools in Excel
  • Graphs & Charts to aid Financial Analysis
  • Best Practice in Modelling with Excel
Day Seven: Estimation Models - Income, Costs, Risks & Economic Variables (Oil Prices, Exchange Rates & Interest Rates)
  • Cost Estimation – Incremental; Inflation, PERT, Supply & Demand factors
  • Forecasting using Statistical Methods in Excel – Time Series Analysis, Exponential Smoothing, Correlation & Regression Analysis
  • Risk Measurement using – Probability Analysis, Correlation & Beta
  • Forecasting Oil Prices using statistical models
  • Measuring & Managing Investment Risk
  • Forecasting Interest Rates & Exchange Rates using historical data, Interest Rate Parity Theory and Purchasing Power Parity Theory
Day Eight: Developing an Advanced Financial Optimisation Model
  • Developing the Financial Model using Costs and Economic Variables estimated on Day 2
  • Simulating changes to Costs & Accounts Payable
  • Simulating changes to Sales Volume, Oil Price & Accounts Receivables
  • Financial Derivatives – Forwards, Options Futures & Swaps
  • Using Derivatives to Managing Oil Price Volatility, Interest Rates & Exchange Rates
  • Implementing Policies to manage change
Day Nine: Models to Assess Growth Strategies
  • Evaluating growth strategies
  • Models to simulate growth strategies
  • The dangers of Overtrading
  • Examining the impact on Working Capital
  • Examining the impact on Leverage
  • Mergers & Acquisitions – Modelling the impact on Share Price, Market Value, Earnings & EPS
Day Ten: Modelling Best Practices
  • Case Study incorporating the skills from Day 1 – 4
  • Developing an Advanced Financial Optimisation Model to meet the needs of the delegates and their organisation
  • Presentation of the Model
  • Testing the Model
  • Improving the Model
  • Decision Making & Reporting

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
Coventry
Coventry

Certificates

  • COPEX Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course
Whats Makes Copex Courses Unique?

COPEX Training is your gateway to professional growth, with over 20 years of experience turning potential into success. Each year, we deliver over 1,000 courses in 50+ countries, earning a stellar 98% satisfaction rate. Trusted by global giants like BP, the United Nations, and HSBC, we partner with top certification bodies to provide career-focused training that empowers individuals and drives organizational breakthroughs. Our mission? To transform the way professionals learn and grow in today’s fast-changing industries. Through expert insights, cutting-edge methods, and hands-on approaches, we equip you with the skills and confidence to tackle challenges, seize opportunities, and thrive in your career.

Led by a passionate leadership team and supported by a network of world-class trainers, COPEX Training connects professionals worldwide with life-changing opportunities. We are committed to excellence, ensuring every participant leaves with the tools, expertise, and confidence to conquer an ever-evolving world.

Frequently Asked Questions

This FAQ section provides quick answers to the most common questions about our services, procedures, and policies. We aim to make your experience with us as straightforward as possible. For further assistance, our support team is ready to help.

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Experienced Instructors: Courses are delivered by highly qualified and experienced instructors with industry expertise.
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What is included in the training fee?

Published training course fees are inclusive of the training venue, training manual, writing materials, lunch and coffee breaks with refreshments over the entire duration of the training course.

What are the available payment methods?

The training course fee can be settled by either:

  • Bank transfer
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How many hours per day, and what are the timings of your training courses?

Our training courses will run for 5 hours per day. The standard daily timing is from 8:30 am – 3:30 pm including the coffee/tea breaks and lunch.

Where do you usually hold your training courses?

Our training courses courses are being held at five-star hotels in prime and iconic destinations across the globe. Cities such as Amsterdam, Barcelona, Dubai, Geneva, Istanbul, Kuala Lumpur, London, Houston, New York, Paris, Vienna, Zurich, etc.

Do you provide hotel booking assistance to your delegates?

Once officially registered, we can assist by providing the corporate rates provided by the hotel where the training course will be conducted. Early confirmation will enable us to secure the room at reduced rates

In case of failure to attend, what is your cancellation policy?

Our cancellation policy varies depending on the circumstances presented. Generally, cancellations must be initiated in formal writing at least 14 days prior to the commencement date of the training course. Further, the option to shift an existing registration to another training course on a later date is possible. Otherwise, a full refund will be initiated.

What will I receive after the training course?

Delegates who will attend and successfully complete the training course will earn a COPEX Certificate of Completion. This certification is designed to validate the successful knowledge transfer, and that the desired learning objectives and outcomes to further advance your professional competency are achieved.

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