Master Multi-Year Financial Planning

Build comprehensive budgeting skills through our structured 8-month program. Learn from industry professionals who've guided hundreds of Australian businesses through successful financial transitions.

Apply for September 2025

Why Financial Planning Education Matters

Most business owners struggle with long-term financial planning because traditional accounting focuses on compliance, not strategy. Our program fills that gap.

You'll work through real case studies from Australian businesses – retail shops that weathered economic downturns, tech startups that scaled sustainably, and family enterprises that successfully transitioned between generations.

"I finally understand how to read my business's financial story, not just the numbers. The multi-year perspective changed everything about how I make decisions." – Recent graduate feedback

Financial planning workspace with charts and analysis

Learn From Practitioners

Our instructors aren't just educators – they're active financial consultants who work with businesses every day. They bring current challenges and solutions directly into the classroom.

Instructor portrait

Marcus Blackwood

Lead Financial Strategy Instructor

Spent 15 years helping Melbourne businesses navigate expansion challenges. Specializes in cash flow modeling and growth financing strategies. His approach combines practical tools with real-world scenarios from his consulting practice.

Instructor portrait

Elena Thornfield

Advanced Planning Systems Instructor

Former corporate finance director turned educator. Brings deep experience in multi-year budgeting from her time at ASX-listed companies. Known for breaking down complex concepts into actionable steps.

Your Learning Journey

Eight months of progressive skill building, from fundamentals to advanced multi-year strategic planning.

Months 1-2

Foundation & Assessment

Start with financial statement analysis and cash flow basics. You'll assess your current business or work with provided case studies. No prior experience required – we build from the ground up.

Months 3-4

Strategic Planning Framework

Learn to create realistic projections and scenario planning. Work with actual market data and economic factors affecting Australian businesses. Develop your first multi-year budget draft.

Months 5-6

Advanced Modeling & Risk Management

Build sophisticated financial models and learn to account for uncertainty. Study how successful businesses adapt their plans when conditions change. Refine your strategic approach.

Months 7-8

Implementation & Review

Present your comprehensive financial plan and receive detailed feedback. Learn ongoing monitoring techniques and adjustment strategies. Graduate with a complete planning framework you can immediately use.

Ready to Start Planning Strategically?

Our next cohort begins September 2025. Classes meet twice weekly (evenings available) with additional online support. Limited to 24 participants to ensure personalized attention and meaningful discussion.

Request Information View Learning Resources