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Present Financial Models: Storyboard to Success

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Present Financial Models: Storyboard to Success

This course is part of Board-Ready Numbers: Reporting, Dashboards, and Storytelling Specialization

Instructor: LearningMate

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

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2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Construct a professional pitch package using the SCR framework to narrate and defend financial model conclusions through compelling storytelling.

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There are 2 modules in this course

Present Financial Models: Storyboard to Success is an intermediate course for financial professionals who need to move beyond spreadsheets and persuade stakeholders. In today's data-driven world, a perfect model is ineffective if its story gets lost. This course provides narrative tools to ensure your analysis drives action.

You will master the Situation-Complication-Resolution (SCR) framework, a storytelling technique used by top consulting firms to structure a compelling argument. Through hands-on activities, you will learn to storyboard your narrative, design an effective slide deck, and visualize key takeaways with a revenue bridge chart. The course culminates in creating a professional "Pitch Package"—a presentation file with detailed speaker notes and a Q&A prep guide to address stakeholder concerns. By the end, you’ll deliver a defensible business case that commands attention and inspires confidence. This course is the ideal next step for learners who have completed foundational modeling courses, such as Excel Financial Modeling Mastery. You will be equipped to present your financial insights with confidence and convert data into decisions.

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This module focuses on the foundational skill of financial storytelling: building a compelling narrative before you build a single slide. You will learn why a story is critical for stakeholder buy-in by analyzing iconic pitch decks like Airbnb's. You will master the Situation-Complication-Resolution (SCR) framework, the "what" of structuring a powerful argument, and then learn how to apply it by storyboarding a complex M&A scenario. The module culminates in a hands-on lab where you will create your own storyboard, preparing you to translate any financial model into a clear and persuasive narrative.

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You will learn why effective data visualization is crucial, using Spotify’s direct listing as a case study. We will cover what makes a compelling pitch deck and how to build a revenue bridge chart to support your narrative. The course culminates in a final project where you will build and submit a complete, professional pitch package, proving you are ready to present your financial models with confidence and clarity.