Financial Forecasting That Actually Makes Sense
Most budgeting courses teach theory. We teach practical skills you'll use immediately—starting September 2025. Learn from people who've spent years wrestling with real Australian business finances, not textbook examples.
Talk About Your Learning Goals
Common Struggles, Real Solutions
We built this program around the actual problems Queensland businesses face. Each module addresses something you've probably already encountered.
Cash Flow Blind Spots
You know money's coming in, but projecting three months ahead feels like guesswork. We show you how to spot patterns in your own data and build forecasts that hold up when things change.
Forecasting WorkshopBudget Drift
Your carefully planned budget turns into fiction by week three. Learn techniques that keep budgets flexible enough to survive reality without becoming meaningless.
Adaptive BudgetingScenario Planning Confusion
Building "what if" scenarios shouldn't require an accounting degree. We break down scenario modeling into steps you can actually follow when preparing for board meetings or investor conversations.
Modeling EssentialsRevenue Projections That Miss
Past performance doesn't guarantee future results—but it's still your best starting point. We teach methods for building realistic revenue forecasts that account for seasonality and market shifts.
Revenue AnalysisCost Structure Mysteries
Fixed costs, variable costs, semi-variable costs. Understanding where your money actually goes changes how you plan. This module maps your real cost behavior.
Cost Behavior StudyRolling Forecast Headaches
Updating forecasts monthly sounds great until you're doing it. Learn sustainable systems for keeping projections current without spending your life in spreadsheets.
Process DesignQuick Wins You'll Pick Up
Not everything needs a full workshop. Here are practical skills you'll gain—small things that make daily financial work noticeably easier.
Three-Statement Integration
Connect your income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow so changes in one automatically update the others. Sounds complex but becomes second nature after week two.
Variance Analysis Shortcuts
Spot meaningful differences between actuals and forecasts without drowning in numbers. Focus your attention where it matters.
Seasonal Adjustment Methods
Australian retail and tourism businesses live and die by seasons. Learn to factor cyclical patterns into your projections properly.
Working Capital Monitoring
Track the money tied up in inventory and receivables before it becomes a crisis. Simple weekly checks prevent big problems.
Break-Even Clarity
Know exactly how much revenue you need to cover costs. Then understand how different scenarios shift that number.
Dashboard Design Basics
Build finance dashboards that executives actually read. Clean, focused, actionable—nothing fancy, just effective.
Who You'll Learn From
Financial professionals who've worked through the messy reality of Australian business cycles.
Erika Nilsson
Financial Forecasting Lead
Spent over a decade building forecasting systems for mid-sized Queensland companies. Taught at QUT's executive programs since 2022.
Vesna Kovač
Budget Systems Consultant
Former finance director for three Australian retail chains. Now helps businesses design budgeting processes that actually survive contact with reality.
Sanna Hämäläinen
Cash Flow Modeling Expert
Runs financial modeling workshops across Brisbane and Gold Coast. Worked with over 200 businesses on improving their cash flow projections.