Stop limiting your decisions, your organization’s progress, and your career trajectory.
Understanding essential concepts like risk, opportunity, value are non-negotiables in business.
Without them:
Financial data becomes overwhelming
Interpreting financial reports and understanding their strategic impact is crucial for success. Without these skills, key insights are missed, leading to blind spots in performance evaluation and decision-making.
Decision-making becomes guesswork.
Lack of mastery over tools like ratios, cash flow analysis, or benchmarking means decisions are made on shaky ground. This exposes businesses to unnecessary risks and prevents them from reaching their full potential.
Missed opportunities stall everyone
Failing to assess risks or plan for different scenarios leaves valuable opportunities on the table. Careers stall, and competitors gain the upper hand by making smarter, faster decisions.
"Financial analysis is not data analysis."
Everyone mostly gets this wrong. And companies are hurting.
The goal isn't just crunching numbers; it's translating those numbers into strategic foresight and decisions that fuel growth and reduce risk.
Poor Financial Analysis has Dramatic Consequences...
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If you don't analyze historical financial results thoroughly...
...you risk having no solid baseline to understand past performance, hindering your ability to make informed forecasts, set benchmarks, and drive future improvements. -
If you lack a strategic understanding of your company's SWOT through both external and internal lenses...
...you risk basing your forecasts and budgets on disconnected assumptions. This oversight can lead to missing targets, breaching financial covenants, and, in the worst case, facing insolvency. -
If you fail to integrate strategic objectives into your financial forecasts and targets...
...you risk misaligning your financial planning with your business goals, leading to inefficient resource allocation and missed opportunities for growth.
Introducing The Financial Analysis Masterclass.
"The most complete course I've seen on financial analysis and it's so packed with strategy that it felt like a mini MBA."
Sara Lee Woods
COO
Sonija Milena
FP&A Lead
Bree Stephens
Controller
Nathalie Frei
FP&A
Denise Grimm
Accountant
Theresa Li
VP Finance
Paula Medeiros
Controller
"I'm an executive without a financial background, so I often felt overwhelmed by the numbers and unsure how to use them strategically. This course completely changed that. I now feel confident engaging in financial discussions about how our numbers with our strategic goals, and making decisions that move the business forward. Highly recommend it for any leader looking to strengthen their strategic financial acumen."
Awais Khan CEO, Chairman of the Board
If you're ready to become a strategic mastermind this is the video course for you.
Here's what's included:
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Easy-to-Follow Videos and Downloadable Course Slides
The most important financial analysis concepts you need to know and the full course slides in PDF format
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Business Cases and Examples and Quizzes
Lots of practical examples, business cases and quizzes throughout the course to help you learn
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Downloadable Excel Files & Infographics
Financial Analysis Excel models and Infographics to help you practice and remember the content
Practical Knowledge. Unparalleled Expertise. Transformative Approach.
From data Cruncher to Strategic Advisor
Connecting the "how" with the "why" for improved decision making.
“I work as a Financial Analyst but didn't realize how incomplete my view of ratio analysis was before this course. Other trainings I took mostly focused on the technical skills but didn't help me understand why the data was what it was, or how to present it to executives. This course helped me improve my forecasts and taught me how to think strategically so I can get CFO buy in. Highly recommend."”
Jeremy Reid, FP&A Lead
What will you learn?
☑️ The Essentials of Financial Analysis
☑️ Why Quality of Earnings Matters
☑️ Understanding the Key Stakeholders and their Objectives
☑️ The Tools and Techniques of Financial Analysis
☑️ Using Ratios in Financial Analysis
☑️ Assessing Risk with Financial Analysis
☑️ Financial Modelling, Sensitivity and Scenario Analysis
☑️ Using Financial Analysis in M&A and Capital Investments
Exclusive High-Value Bonuses
Pre-order the course and get access to exclusive bonuses reserved for the early supporters and most engaged learners.
The Financial Analysis Sheet
Use this exclusive Cheat Sheet to evaluate the financial health, performance, and the viability of a business or project using 12 essential concept.(Value $89)
The Financial Analysis Checklist
Shortcut your way to mastering financial analysis with an essential checklists to help you ask better questions, ensure coverage of all critical areas, and make better business decisions.
1 Year Newsletter Subscription
Access over 80 archived issues of The Finance Gem and enjoy deep insights on a wide range of topics to deepen your financial acumen and strategic skills. 1 Year Subscription to The Finance Gem.
Access to the Instructor
If you have questions, Oana has answers. Every lesson has an open Q&A. Simply type your question and Oana will respond.
Lifetime Access
Your enrollment in this course never expire, which means you can move forward at your own pace and revisit lessons as many times as you'd like.
Mobile App Access
Learn on the go on any device and platform. Download the Thinkific app and enjoy podcast style audio only content. Available free of charge.
"Thank you for putting this together, by far the best course on financial analysis for CFOs, VPs, sales leaders out there. All intelligence, no fluff, great examples, practical and well presented."
Bruno Secchi CFO
"I can’t believe how much I learned. It’s like the fog lifted. This course showed me how to go from simply calculating ratios to influencing strategic decisions. The difference in my approach is night and day!"
Janette Alvarado VP Finance
"Oana’s course gave me insights I wish my entire executive team had years ago. It doesn’t just teach analysis—it teaches how to turn analysis into action. Highly valuable for anyone looking to elevate their financial edge."
Alberto Morales CEO
"The course is a wake-up call for everyone who thinks like an analyst to think like strategists. I put the entire finance and ops teams through it and noticed a significant difference in how they now operate and how they present their insights so they stay close to our business goals. Incredible value."
Awzair Tirunawark CEO
"Thank you for an incredible resource and your continued generosity in sharing your knowledge. This Financial Analysis Masterclass is another gem by Oana Labes and I recommend everyone to get it and use it as soon as possible."
George Donovan CEO
"Oana Labes, MBA, CPA is hands down the best I've come across for financial education. I took her Cash Flow Masterclass. It was great, and I plan to take several more of her classes."
First Name Sales Executive, Go-to-Market and Sales Expert
Get ready for a transformation
Successful companies get built on Financial Analysis and Strategic Planning.
About Your Instructor
Hi, I'm Oana Labes. I'm a CPA and I built my career and my business around strategic finance. Today I am here to help you build yours the same way.
I have an MBA from one of Canada's top tier business schools, a CPA designation from one of the best programs in the world, and over 14 years of experience advising and financing hundreds of Canadian companies.
I have distilled my extensive and unique expertise in financial analysis save you from having to spend 20 years learning what I know, and instead help you get farther ahead in your career and your business.
I am confident this course will help you grow your knowledge and expertise, expand your earnings and influence, and dramatically improve your ability to drive strategic business results in your organization.
Learn from A Top Linkedin Corporate Finance Content Creator
300,000+ Followers & 100+ Million Content Views
What's Included?
☑️ 5+ hours of video content
☑️ Engaging video lessons, practical exercises, and real world examples
☑️ Downloadable course presentation to reference after the course at your convenience
☑️ Downloadable Excel templates and infographics to support your cash flow mastery
☑️ Interactive quizzes and assessments to test your knowledge and track your progress
☑️ Access to future materials added to the course at no additional cost to you
☑️ Completion Certificate
FAQ
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Why should I take this course?
This comprehensive course will help you learn how to drive strategic business decisions by confidently navigating the world of strategic financial analysis. It will support you to accelerate your career, expand your business, and enable you to have the impact and influence you've always dreamed of.
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What will I learn in this course?
aking the Financial Analysis Masterclass will empower you with critical skills to drive strategic business decisions and create value. You'll gain expertise in analyzing financial statements, conducting ratio analysis, and evaluating cash flows. The course also covers financial modeling, forecasting, risk assessment, and applying financial analysis in mergers and acquisitions and capital investments. By mastering these techniques, you'll be able to transform financial data into actionable insights, ensuring your business strategies are grounded in robust financial intelligence.
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Why is cash flow so important?
As this course will show you, poor cash flow management can result in serious business mistakes and potentially irreversible consequences. Meanwhile, strong cash flow skills foster enhanced business profitability, enable smarter business choices, and support a much more rewarding finance career with greater earning potential.
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Who is this course for?
This course is designed for finance professionals, business analysts, managers, and executives who want to enhance their financial analysis skills. It's ideal for those involved in financial decision-making, strategic planning, and value creation within their organizations. Whether you're a CFO, CEO, financial analyst, or business strategist, this course will provide you with the tools and insights needed to turn financial data into strategic business actions.
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Will I get a completion certificate?
Yes! You will get a completion certificate which you can proudly display on your Linkedin profile page or list on your resume!
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Will I have lifetime access?
Yes! And you will also benefit from future additions to the course, such as new videos or new infographics and templates.
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OK, I'm ready. What do I do to get started?
To get started with the Financial Analysis Masterclass, enroll and gain immediate lifetime access to all course materials. You'll find detailed video lessons, practical exercises, and real-world case studies to enhance your learning experience. Join now to unlock the power of financial analysis and transform your business strategies.
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Can I access the course on any device?
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