Transform Your Finance Career With Practical Modeling Skills
If you've ever wanted to master financial modeling and transform your career WITHOUT spending years figuring it out through trial and error, or wasting thousands on degrees that teach theory but not practical skills...
Then this page will show you a proven system that has helped finance professionals work directly with CEOs, investors, and board members by creating professional-grade financial models that drive real business decisions.
All this without requiring advanced Excel knowledge or previous financial modeling experience.
Can You Relate?
👉 You're desperate to transition into an FP&A role but keep getting passed over because you lack the practical financial modeling skills that companies actually need...
👉 You find yourself overwhelmed when trying to build three-statement financial models in Excel, unsure if you're following best practices or creating something that will actually be useful...
👉 You're already in FP&A but find that your models are rarely implemented or taken seriously because they lack professional polish or fail to tell a compelling financial story...
👉 You've created financial models before, but they're often met with confusion or glazed eyes when presented to non-finance colleagues, making you question your ability to demonstrate your value...
​👉 You've taken courses that teach theory but leave you on your own when it comes to implementation, making you feel stuck between knowledge and application...
If the answer is "YES!" to any of the above,
read this page carefully.
FP&A is one of the best careers out there
... Financial modeling is what sets great finance pros apart from basic number-crunchers.
It's the key to a better FP&A career that can change your work life.
When you can transform raw financial data into clear, compelling stories about a business's future, you become invaluable to decision-makers.
I know because I've lived it.
I was stuck in a boring accounting job I hated. Long hours. Boring tasks.
Then FP&A changed everything for me.
exciting projects that made my days fly by
Connections with impressive people.
The difference?
A seat at the table where strategic decisions are made versus being the person who just prepares the reports others use.
And if you want to advance your finance career and gain the respect of executives, then there's no way around it:
you need to master the art of building professional-grade financial models that tell the complete story of a business.
The harsh reality is that over 70% of finance professionals feel their modeling skills are holding them back from career advancement.
Many finance workers make basic spreadsheets that miss the big picture. Meanwhile, they watch others with better skills get promoted.
It's a common experience in finance careers
Sharing insights in meetings that don't get the traction they deserve because
They lack the clarity and comprehensiveness that comes with proper modeling techniques.
This disconnect between your analytical abilities and your ability to communicate them effectively through models can be frustrating,
...especially when you know you have valuable perspectives to offer.
It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way
Imagine being able to build a comprehensive three-statement financial model that executives actually use to make decisions, WITHOUT spending months piecing together information from scattered sources.
Imagine presenting financial projections that tell such a clear story that non-finance executives not only understand them but actively seek your input on strategic decisions - getting you in the room with the CEO, management, the board of directors, or even potential investors.
Imagine having the confidence to walk into any financial planning meeting knowing your models will stand up to scrutiny and provide genuine business insights, WITHOUT worrying if you've made a fundamental mistake.
Now, you might be thinking, "But financial modeling seems incredibly complex and technical."
The truth is, it's not about making the most complex formulas or fancy spreadsheets.
It's about building models that show business relationships clearly and share insights anyone can understand.
The chance to learn financial modeling is easier to grab now than ever before.
Companies need data to make decisions.
They're looking for people who can build models that show real insights.
The demand is growing fast.
Yet many finance workers still use old-fashioned, separate spreadsheets that don't give the strategic insights that modern businesses need.
People who learn these skills now will become valuable partners in their companies.
They'll be able to tell the story of what the future might look like and explain company finances in simple terms.
Those who wait will likely get stuck in basic reporting jobs as finance roles continue to change
First, let me be very clear.
I can't guarantee you'll build models exactly like I do.
After all, I've spent years refining these techniques as a fractional CFO working with companies of all sizes.
But would having a clear, step-by-step system for building professional financial models still be valuable to you?
If yes, read on...
​It allows you to build three-statement financial models that executives actually use to make decisions - models where everything connects properly.
What do I mean by "connects properly"?
Well, within a few hours, you could have a complete financial model where changing one number in your revenue assumptions automatically updates your cash flow projection and balance sheet.
Your executives could review it, understand it immediately, and use it to guide critical business decisions.
Before showing you exactly what this approach includes, a quick warning:
This method isn't magic. (Because it still requires actual work and thinking.)
So if you're not willing to learn the fundamentals and practice applying them, - this approach won't help you.
Because the approach I'm going to share with you is practical and straightforward.
But it certainly has some significant advantages like:
It's comprehensive
You'll learn every single connection between financial statements, not just isolated formulas or tricks.
It's practical
Everything is built from real-world scenarios I've encountered working with startups and 8-figure companies
It's efficient
I'll show you every shortcut I use to cut modeling time by hours, letting you build in days what used to take weeks.
It's confidence-building
You'll understand not just what to do but why, so you can answer any question that comes your way during presentations.
Introducing
Financial Modeling Fundamentals
Financial Modeling Fundamentals is a comprehensive, step-by-step on-demand course where you'll build professional-grade financial models alongside me in real-time.
Unlike theoretical courses or confusing templates, we'll create everything from scratch - connecting income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows into models that tell compelling financial stories.
You'll learn the exact techniques I've used with startups and 8-figure companies, including professional shortcuts, error checks, and presentation methods that make executives take notice.
What you get when you join
The secret to making financial models that executives actually use (instead of ignoring your hard work) by connecting the three financial statements in a way that tells a complete business story Reference:
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Why most financial models fail and how a simple "drivers tab" can transform your workflow (saving you hours every month while dramatically increasing your model's credibility)
The color-coding system that instantly communicates to users what they can and can't modify (preventing the most common model-breaking mistakes before they happen) Reference:
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Exactly how to build robust error checks that catch problems automatically (so you never again experience that stomach-dropping moment when an executive spots a formula error during your presentation)
The step-by-step process to turn financial numbers into compelling stories that make executives lean forward instead of checking their phones during your presentations Reference:
How to easily integrate actual results into your model (making monthly updates a 30-minute process instead of a multi-day headache) Reference:
The crucial differences between asset, liability, and equity accounts in projections (and why misunderstanding this creates the cash flow discrepancies that keep finance professionals up at night)
How to build a Budget vs. Actuals dashboard that helps you spot critical business issues before they become emergencies (and shows executives you're on top of the numbers)
The Excel shortcuts that experienced modelers use to build in minutes what would take beginners hours (and how to use them naturally without having to remember complicated key combinations)
The "name manager" technique that ensures your model always knows where actuals end and projections begin (eliminating the manual work most modelers do every month)
Why most revenue forecasting methods fail and how to build projections that stand up to executive scrutiny (even in industries with complex revenue models)
How to project headcount costs the right way (capturing the hidden expenses that make most personnel budgets dramatically underestimated)
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Intro & Overview🎥 Why you need a 3 statement model
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Getting Started🎥 Your Tech Stack 🎥 Setting up your file 🎥 Create a template tab (Part I) - Set dates 🎥 Create a template tab (Part II)
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Creating your financial statements🎥 Importing from your accounting software: Income statement 🎥 Importing from your accounting software: Balance Sheet 🎥 Creating them from scratch: Building a Profit & Loss 🎥 Creating them from scratch: Building a Balance Sheet 🎥 Understanding how a Statement of Cash Flows works 🎥 Building a Statement of Cash Flows 🎥 Building an error check
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Putting it all together🎥 Testing all 3 statements 🎥 4 practical examples 🎥 Example #1 - Raising $15m in Preferred Stock 🎥 Example #2 - Raising $5m in convertible note 🎥 Example #3 - Selling a $120k annual contract 🎥 Example #4 - Purchasing inventory with a 3 month cushion 🎥 Closing remarks and next steps...
Instructor
Josh Aharonoff
Founder & CEO of Mighty Digits
Hey there! I'm Josh Aharonoff, but you might know me better as "The CFO Guy."
Like many people, I first started using Microsoft Excel around high school.
But it was only through starting my career at the Big 4, and then eventually opening up my own fractional CFO agency, that I truly mastered it.
Throughout my career, Excel has been my constant companion.
I found myself returning to an Excel sheet every single day.
I've used it for everything from basic formatting to building complex reports and dashboards that have helped my clients raise millions in VC funding.
I attribute a large part of my success to Excel.
I love Excel so much that I created a plug-in that gives you access to tons of different templates for finance and accounting.
Now, I spend my days teaching Excel, finance, and accounting to over 400,000 followers on LinkedIn and 90,000 newsletter subscribers.
It's no wonder Excel has become my favorite tool, and I'm here to make it yours as well.
Choose The Right Plan For You
Financial Modeling Fundamentals
$149
Perfect for finance professionals looking to master practical modeling skills
Complete Financial Modeling Fundamentals course
Comprehensive workbook with step-by-step guides
All course templates and model examples
Lifetime access to course updates
30-day money-back guarantee
Join my community - The Board Room
$225/mo
BEST VALUE
The complete toolkit for finance & accounting career advancement
Everything in Financial Modeling Fundamentals
Access to ALL current and future courses ($896+ value)
Access to al of my templates (100+ templates)
Monthly expert-led masterminds and Q&A sessions
Active community for daily problem-solving
Access to Josh and other experts
3 reasons why this course will pay for itself at least 10 times…
An MBA or advanced finance degree ($50,000-$100,000)
You could spend $50,000+ on an MBA program and still graduate without knowing how to build a professional financial model that executives actually use.
Most academic programs focus on theory rather than practical application.
They might teach you what the three financial statements are, but rarely show you how to connect them in a working model.
And after two years of study, you'd still need months of on-the-job training to develop the practical modeling skills this course teaches in weeks.
Learning from scattered online courses ($1,000-$3,000)
You could piece together knowledge from multiple specialized courses on Excel, financial statements, and forecasting.
At $300-$1,000 per course, you'd easily spend $1,000-$3,000 trying to gather all the necessary skills.
The problem?
None of these courses show you how everything fits together.
You'll learn Excel tricks in one course, accounting principles in another, and projection methods in a third – but be left alone to figure out how to integrate them into a cohesive modeling approach.
And you'll waste countless hours trying to reconcile conflicting methodologies from different instructors with different perspectives.
Learning through trial and error
(6-12 months of your career)
Most finance professionals try to piece together modeling skills through YouTube videos, blog posts, and on-the-job experimentation.
This approach typically takes 6-12 months of frustrating trial and error.
During this time, you'll likely make embarrassing mistakes in front of executives, miss critical deadlines due to model errors, and spend countless late nights rebuilding spreadsheets that broke unexpectedly.
If you value your time at even a modest $50 per hour, that's at least $10,000 worth of time spent floundering instead of advancing your career.
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Intro & Overview🎥 Why you need a 3 statement model
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Getting Started🎥 Your Tech Stack 🎥 Setting up your file 🎥 Create a template tab (Part I) - Set dates 🎥 Create a template tab (Part II)
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Creating your financial statements🎥 Importing from your accounting software: Income statement 🎥 Importing from your accounting software: Balance Sheet 🎥 Creating them from scratch: Building a Profit & Loss 🎥 Creating them from scratch: Building a Balance Sheet 🎥 Understanding how a Statement of Cash Flows works 🎥 Building a Statement of Cash Flows 🎥 Building an error check
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Putting it all together🎥 Testing all 3 statements 🎥 4 practical examples 🎥 Example #1 - Raising $15m in Preferred Stock 🎥 Example #2 - Raising $5m in convertible note 🎥 Example #3 - Selling a $120k annual contract 🎥 Example #4 - Purchasing inventory with a 3 month cushion 🎥 Closing remarks and next steps...
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We stand behind the quality of Financial Modeling Fundamentals with our 30-day money-back guarantee.
Here's how it works:
If after going through the course and building the model alongside us, you feel it hasn't delivered on its promises, simply send us:
Proof that you've completed the lessons (screenshots of your progress)
Your version of the financial model you built during the course
Email these to our support team (support@yourcfoguy.com) , and we'll process your full refund with no questions asked.
This guarantee ensures you can try the course with complete confidence while protecting both of us - you know your investment is safe, and we know you've given the material a fair chance.
We offer this guarantee because we're confident in the value this course delivers. The vast majority of our students find it transforms their modeling skills and opens new career opportunities.
