Financial Forecasting Mastery Program
Develop real-world budgeting skills through hands-on training with industry experts who've guided businesses through economic uncertainty for over two decades
Kieran Ashworth
Senior Financial Strategist
Former CFO at three mid-size manufacturing companies. Kieran brings 18 years of budget crisis management experience and has a knack for explaining complex forecasting methods in plain English.
Ingrid Blackwell
Corporate Finance Director
Spent 15 years helping retail businesses weather economic downturns. Ingrid specializes in cash flow optimization and teaches practical scenario planning that actually works in real situations.
Seren Lindqvist
Budget Analysis Specialist
Background in both accounting and business psychology. Seren focuses on the human side of financial planning and helps students understand why budgets fail and how to build systems that stick.
Program Comparison Matrix
Compare our three learning tracks to find the approach that matches your current experience level
Our Teaching Methodology
We've found that financial forecasting clicks best when you work with real data from day one. No theoretical examples—just actual business scenarios that mirror what you'll face.
- Start with your current business situation or use our anonymized case studies from actual client work
- Build forecasting models step-by-step using Excel and Google Sheets tools you already know
- Test your projections against historical data to see how accurate your methods would have been
- Refine your approach through weekly feedback sessions with instructors who've been there
Program Details & Next Steps
Start Dates
Next cohort begins September 2025. We run three 12-week sessions per year to keep class sizes manageable and ensure quality instruction.
Time Commitment
Evening sessions twice weekly plus weekend practice labs. Most students spend 6-8 hours per week on coursework and projects.
Prerequisites
Basic Excel knowledge and some business experience. We provide a self-assessment quiz to help you choose the right track for your background.
Class Format
Mix of in-person workshops at our Newcastle West location and online sessions. All sessions are recorded for review, but live attendance is strongly encouraged.