Financial Analysis in Excel Training Course

Target Audience

Senior executives requiring a practical understanding of AML and CTF measures, their preventive application, and a broad awareness of contemporary financial crime challenges;

Course Delivery Format

The curriculum integrates the following elements:

• Guided group discussions
• Visual presentations
• Real-world case studies
• Practical examples

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, participants will be equipped to:

• Articulate strategies for preventing AML and CTF activities
• Grasp the core components of AML and CTF as they pertain to their organisations, alongside national and global initiatives to combat these threats
• Specify measures for protecting a company and its personnel from the risks associated with Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing
• Identify how organisations may become targets for such crimes and explain how 'red flags' can aid in the detection, prevention, and reporting of suspicious or actual criminal acts
• Gain insight into other significant areas of financial crime

Finance / Management

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is targeted at manufacturing managers and engineers who wish to strengthen their ability to evaluate investments, build robust business cases, and present compelling narratives for capital projects.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to: calculate and apply core investment appraisal metrics to manufacturing scenarios, build a complete CAPEX investment case including cash flow projections and sensitivity analysis, use templates and Capex Cards to streamline the approval process, and prepare clear executive-level narratives to justify capital expenditure requests.

The Cost Center module encompasses the routines and best practices for managing overheads, calculating BOM costs, and determining product-level costing across manufacturing and service operations.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level practitioners who wish to configure, operate, and validate cost center routines within enterprise environments.

Upon completing this course, participants will gain the ability to:

• Create, configure, and maintain cost centers aligned with organizational structures.
• Build and validate BOM costing using standard, activity-based, and overhead allocation methods.
• Integrate machine hours, operator hours, and labor metrics into cost center calculations.
• Apply absorption costing principles to ensure accurate product and period-end valuations.

Format of the Course

• Guided instruction with case-based demonstrations.
• Hands-on costing exercises and spreadsheet-based modeling.
• Application-focused labs simulating real costing and reconciliation workflows.

Course Customization Options

• For tailored content, industry-specific costing models, or ERP platform alignment, please contact us.

This programme offers a detailed examination of institutional due diligence frameworks designed for financial entities, blending regulatory, financial, operational, and ethical compliance aspects. It connects Common Reporting Standard (CRS) requirements with extensive due diligence components covering management, governance, technology, and business operations.

Delivered by an instructor via live online or onsite sessions, this training targets intermediate-level compliance, risk, and operations professionals seeking to establish a comprehensive due diligence programme aligned with international best practices and local regulatory standards.

After completing this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Comprehend and apply due diligence principles across institutional, financial, legal, and operational sectors.
• Execute CRS and FATCA-compliant due diligence processes for tax-residency verification and reporting.
• Embed governance, ESG, and business integrity measures into compliance systems.
• Construct risk-based due diligence frameworks encompassing management, marketing, and IT functions.
• Ready internal teams for audits, regulatory reviews, and continuous improvement cycles.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and discussions.
• Case studies and group exercises.
• Practical application using mock due diligence documentation and workflows.

Customisation Options

• For tailored training arrangements, please contact us directly.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at finance and legal professionals who wish to learn the principles and practices of extrajudicial and judicial collection, enabling them to effectively manage and resolve collection issues.

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

• Understand the advantages and disadvantages of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Apply the main methods and techniques of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Evaluate the effectiveness and efficiency of extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Deal with the legal and ethical issues involved in extrajudicial and judicial collection.
• Integrate extrajudicial and judicial collection in a comprehensive and coherent way.

This instructor-led live training, available both online and on-site, is designed for managers seeking to identify and reduce the risk of fraud affecting eCommerce businesses.

Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:

• Comprehend the mechanisms behind eCommerce fraud.
• Evaluate vulnerabilities within their organization's eCommerce platforms and operational processes.
• Gauge the company's preparedness for implementing new anti-fraud measures.
• Effectively communicate and integrate suitable anti-fraud policies.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Extensive exercises and practical application.
• Hands-on implementation within a live laboratory environment.

Customization Options

• To arrange customized training for this course, please contact us to discuss your specific needs.

This introductory course delivers a comprehensive and practical understanding of essential financial markets, exploring their objectives, functions, core activities, and regulatory frameworks. Designed to blend refresher insights with educational depth and stimulating challenges, the program ensures that all participants gain maximum value. Interactive feedback and discussion are actively encouraged throughout the sessions, fostering an engaging and dynamic learning environment rather than one that is merely reactive or factual.

The primary aim is to equip all delegates with enhanced capabilities to address client needs effectively and to contextualize the services and markets in which they operate and trade.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or on-site) targets cloud administrators, cloud architects, technology leaders, and financial analysts seeking to record, manage, monitor, and process their organization's financial assets in the cloud.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to utilize FinOps practices to forecast costs, optimize processes, and perform financial management operations in the cloud.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level finance professionals who wish to gain a comprehensive knowledge of FinOps principles and methodologies, including cloud financial management, optimization strategies, and collaboration among finance, engineering, and business teams.

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

• Understand the FinOps framework, principles, and phases.
• Manage cloud costs effectively through data analysis and governance.
• Collaborate between finance, engineering, and business units to align cloud spend.
• Use FinOps tools for cost allocation, forecasting, and optimization.
• Prepare for the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst exam.

This instructor-led, live training in Greece (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

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

• Gain advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Understand complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

Overview of Structured Products

This course aims to give participants a foundational introduction to the structured products utilized within investment banking. Upon finishing the program, attendees will possess a practical understanding of the topic and will be equipped to address the following key questions:

1. What constitutes a structured product?
2. What drives the issuance of these products?
3. In what ways do both issuers and investors gain advantages?
4. How is a variety of derivative products structured and priced?
5. What are the associated risks and costs of creating structured financial instruments?
6. What defines embedded derivatives?
7. What characterizes exotic options?
8. What factors influence their pricing and hedging strategies?

This live, instructor-led training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for beginner-level non-finance professionals seeking a foundational understanding of financial and accounting principles essential for effective business decision-making.

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

• Comprehend fundamental financial and accounting concepts essential for business decision-making.
• Interpret and analyze key financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
• Utilize essential financial ratios to evaluate a business's financial standing.
• Create and manage budgets, performing variance analysis to track business performance.
• Employ break-even analysis to inform operational and strategic choices.

This instructor-led live training in Greece (online or onsite) is designed for developers who wish to use the Open Bank Project API to develop and test decentralized applications that can be easily integrated with digital banking systems.

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

• Configure the necessary development environment to begin building applications using the OBP API.
• Gain a clear understanding of the Open Bank Project's architecture, technology, and underlying concepts.
• Learn how to utilize and customize the OBP API to develop and construct banking applications.
• Explore the features, tools, APIs, and sandboxes available within OBP.
• Implement security measures and integrations within OBP API connectors and adapters.

This instructor-led live training (available online or onsite) is aimed at application consultants and business process owners who wish to learn how to configure business processes for SAP S/4 HANA financials module.

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

• Understand the basic customizing settings in the main components of Financial Accounting with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure the master data settings (G/L accounts, customer and vendor accounts) of FA with SAP S/4HANA.
• Configure document control, posting control, and financial document clearing settings of FA with SAP S/4HANA.