Financial Modeling Handbook | Hardcover

Financial Modeling Handbook: Learn to Build Financial Models from Scratch & Value Companies by ZebraLearn is a practical guide to building financial models, analysing financial statements, forecasting business performance, and valuing companies. Designed for readers ranging from finance students and MBAs to analysts and startup founders, the book introduces financial modelling through hands-on examples using real-world company data and Excel.

Rather than focusing primarily on financial theory, the book takes readers through the process of creating financial statements, developing assumptions, forecasting revenue, testing scenarios, and applying valuation methods such as Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) and comparable multiples. It also includes downloadable templates and a 10+ hour video course for additional guided learning.

About This Book

Financial Modeling Handbook begins with the fundamentals of financial modelling and shows readers how to construct models from scratch. It covers the three core financial statements—income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements—along with the assumptions and forecasts used to build a working financial model.

The book introduces company valuation using DCF and comparable multiples and demonstrates how financial models can be used to examine business performance and financial health. Readers also learn to create professional-looking models and test different scenarios, providing a way to examine how changing assumptions can affect financial outcomes.

The practical applications extend to areas such as analysing a startup's runway, preparing for investor meetings, investment analysis, and business planning. The accompanying templates and 10+ hour video course provide additional material for working through the concepts covered in the book.

What You'll Discover

• How to build financial models from scratch using Excel
• The fundamentals of income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements
• Methods for forecasting revenue and developing financial assumptions
• Company valuation using DCF and comparable multiples
• How to analyse financial health and business performance
• Techniques for building professional-grade financial models
• Scenario analysis and testing different financial assumptions
• Downloadable templates and a 10+ hour video course

Perfect For

• Finance students and MBA students learning financial modelling
• Aspiring investment banking and equity research analysts
• Professionals interested in private equity, venture capital, or consulting
• Startup founders preparing for funding or investor discussions
• CFAs and finance professionals developing practical modelling skills
• Entrepreneurs seeking to understand their business finances

Why You'll Love This Book

Financial Modeling Handbook: Learn to Build Financial Models from Scratch & Value Companies combines financial modelling concepts with practical Excel-based exercises, real-world company data, valuation methods, scenario analysis, templates, and video instruction. It gives learners a structured way to develop financial modelling skills for investment analysis, company valuation, startup planning, and business decision-making.