Modelling Project Finance

In today’s complex landscape of project finance (PF) transactions, there is a growing need for advanced expertise. This includes not only the ability to develop sophisticated and flexible financial models.

This comprehensive masterclass is designed to equip participants with hands-on skills to use and develop many Excel techniques to simulate the real life of a project over time.

By providing proven analytical strategies and transaction structuring techniques, the program enables participants to quantitatively assess risks through simulations and to select the best debt/equity ratio.

Additionally, this program is tailored to enhance participants’ ability to develop effective checklists and benchmark metrics through Project Finance Ratios.

These tools are crucial for identifying all scenario possible and their consequences in financial terms. It also provides the identification of consequences of any large variations of input date, either in terms or prices or delays. This ensures that projects are viewed favourably by both management and regulatory bodies.

Through this course, participants will gain the skills and knowledge necessary to master the complexities of today’s project finance models with confidence and precision.

Usually, models are limited to cash flow simulations and calculation of debt ratios. The inclusion of accounting statements is a must, because it provides a larger view on the project and the capacity for all participants such as engineers, financials, accountant and regulators to communicate.

Top Learning Objectives

  • Learn the best practices for resolving practical PF challenges in specific infrastructure and industrial sectors including – renewable energy; power transmission & energy pipelines; logistics & transport facilities; airports, ports, & roads; desalination plants; water & wastewater treatment facilities; accommodation, hospitals & education facilities; commercial real estate, agro-industrial facilities; mining & natural resources, etc.
  • Understand the models for Operational and Financial simulations, providing ROA and ROE (Return on Assets and Return on Equity).
  • Learn the model that uses a time frame with 3 operational phases: construction, production and closure.
  • Apply Management of the value of money through inflation hypothesis, and discount rates.
  • Understand Long term credit funding with bank loans under 3 different amortization methods
  • Comprehend Working Capital delays, Taxes and Dividends policy,
  • Understand ROE, the model calculates the Project Finance ratios such as DSCR (Debt Service Coverage Ratio), LLCR (Loan Life Coverate Ratio), PayBack
  • Gain a global view and control of the project, simplified Accounting reporting is provided through a Cash Flow Statement, an Income Statement and a Balance Sheet
  • Run Simulations that allows the variation of 15 basic input such as Selling Prices, Costs, Debt/Equity ratio, loan interest rates, Tax Rates, Dividend Policy.

Who Should Attend?

This program is specifically tailored for professionals who may lack formal training in finance and accounting but need to grasp and utilize project finance and financial modeling techniques to improve their job performance. This includes CEO’s, VP’s, Directors, Managers, Supervisors, Team Leader’s and Executives in:

  • Finance
  • Business Development
  • Project Development
  • Project Finance
  • Commercial
  • Investment
  • Planning & Strategy

From all sectors, including but not limited to:

  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Water & Waste Treatment
  • Financial Institutions
  • Government Authorities
  • Infrastructure
  • Transportation
  • Healthcare
  • Housing
  • Commerce and Industry

Trainer's Background

  • He is a seasoned financial markets expert with over 30 years of experience. He specializes in middle office for Capital Markets, covering, P&L (Profit&Loss) control, accounting reconciliations, audit, and risk management.
  • He is skilled in project and change management, system integration, and asset liability management. He has extensive teaching experience at prestigious institutions and has provided professional training globally.
  • His career includes roles as Financial Controller at Easybyke Solex, Consultant as Finkeys France, XRT, AMS Management Systems UK, head of Middle OIIICE at Crédit Lyonnais Paris and London.
  • He has significantly impacted the global business landscape through his extensive expertise in financial markets and risk management in Europe, Asia, Middle East and Africa.

EVENT SCHEDULE

Face to Face Masterclass
Date: 18 – 20 August 2025
Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Location: Abidjan, Ivory Coast

This course will be held in French