The 8th Financial Modelling Masterclass came to an end last December 7 and 8, 2009. The nine-hour long, two-day course (8:30 am to 5:30 pm) was held in the IFC Philippines Office located at Unit 505 East Tower, Tektite Building, PSE Center, Ortigas Complex, Pasig City, Philippines. The class was facilitated by a CFC Professional.
Fifteen participants from different companies participated in the said course. Among the companies that participated are United Laboratories, Inc., United Laboratories, Inc.- Biomedis, United Laboratories, Inc.- Westmont, Metrobank, Universal Robina Corporation, Bayan Telecommunications, and Chevron Holdings, Inc
In the photo above, Ms. Katherine G. Quileza was explaining her financial model to her classmates. While she was discussing her work, the other participants were comparing notes to one another and asking for inputs to improve their work.
Here are things the participants have said about the recently concluded program:
“I was able to discover Excel functions and modeling techniques that will be helpful in my work.”
Alvin Limqueco
Consultant
San Miguel Corporation
“Very informative and useful!”
Arlene Sawey
Cost Analyst
United Laboratories, Inc.
“Before, we used to make several graphs and multiple excel files for each scenario. The class helped simplify and speed up the result required.”
Raymundo P. Cachuela
Financial Analyst
Bayantel
“The two-day seminar provided us with the tools to create comprehensive financial models using MS EXCEL. This skill set is necessary for anyone doing financial analysis as part of their work.”
Francis Miranda
Integrated Planning and Business Analytics Manager
Zuellig Pharma Corporation
“I am now challenged and excited to develop financial models and introduce this to my superior to facilitate own monthly reporting.”
Michelle Robles
Finance Specialist
United Laboratories, Inc.- Biomedis
“I learned lot of techniques.”
United Laboratories, Inc.-
“After this class, I am now able to come up with new report formats for my group that will ease up my task of analyzing performance figures and budget setting.”
Head, Branch Lending Group Business
Development Dept
Metrobank
