About

What?

Financial modeling is essentially the creation of tools designed to help in the decision-making process. It could range from a simple report to a detailed business plan, from a single sheet workbook to a complex models involving the use of multiple files by many users.

How?

This blog intends to help you create better models that are:

• more efficient
• more flexible
• more robust

By:

• Developping efficient methodologies
• Using best practices
• Learning how to leverage Excel functions and functionnalities
• Learn shortcuts to work more efficiently

About Me

My name is Sébastien Labonne and I am a professional modeler. A self-learner of Excel, I have been using it for over 10 years, first as a student, later in my first work experiences, and professionnaly for the last 5 years, with ModelCom, a firm that specializes in financial modeling.
I have an academic background in accounting and graduated in economics.