A business can look profitable on paper — but is it financially viable? That’s one of the questio...

A business can look profitable on paper — but is it financially viable? That’s one of the questio...A business can look profitable on paper — but is it financially viable? That’s one of the questio...

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Faizan Arshad

• Sep 15

A business can look profitable on paper — but is it financially viable?

That’s one of the questions I wanted to explore when building this 5-year financial feasibility model in Excel.

The model lets you switch between Worst Case, Base Case, and Best Case and see how the numbers change across:

→ Revenue → Costs → Gross Profit → EBITDA → Net Income → Cash Flow → Key financial metrics

The interesting part isn’t just the final profit number.

It’s seeing how the business responds when your assumptions change.

A small change in revenue growth, margins, rent, or operating costs can have a significant impact on the financial outlook.

That’s why I enjoy financial modelling — it turns a business idea into numbers you can actually test, compare, and understand.

MSc Investment Analysis | FMVA® Certified

#FinancialModeling #Excel #FinancialAnalysis #Forecasting #FeasibilityStudy

Microsoft Excel Financial Planning Financial Analysis

Semina Kosti Stavri

• Sep 24

Municipal finance forecasting analysis of New York City revenues and expenditures through FY2029. I developed category-level forecasts using multiple methodologies, including linear extrapolation, economic indicators, compound annual growth rates, and historical averages, selected based on the behavior and underlying drivers of each budget line.

The analysis incorporates income tax revenue, real estate tax revenue, federal and state aid, and expenditure categories, translating historical trends and external economic indicators into forward-looking budget projections. I also documented the assumptions and methodology behind each forecast to make the analysis transparent.

Data Modeling Financial Planning Financial Analysis Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint Microsoft Word

Semina Kosti Stavri

• Sep 24

Independent M&A case study evaluating KONE’s proposed acquisition of TK Elevator. I analyzed transaction economics, strategic fit, synergy realization, leverage and EPS implications, execution risks, and KONE’s standalone valuation. The analysis combines public-company financials, transaction assumptions, scenario analysis, and market data into a concise, decision-oriented view of both the transaction and KONE equity.

Financial Planning Financial Analysis Investing Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint S&P Capital IQ

Aryan Sharma

• Sep 23

A 6-month MIS dashboard tracking revenue, expenses, net profit and margin trends with an auto-updating bar chart, giving founders a one-page view of business health.