Corporate Finance program
Interested by a Corporate Finance position (Investment Banking, M&A, Due Diligence, Valuation & Modelling, etc.) in an investment bank, a Big 4 or an M&A boutique ?
Our training program is designed to help you succeed in corporate finance interviews by providing a comprehensive and structured approach. You will gain a detailed overview of a typical finance interview process, guiding you through each key step. We cover:
- Essential knowledge, ensuring you master the technical fundamentals that recruiters expect;
- Practical case studies and technical questions are included to familiarize you with real-world challenges in the industry;
- In-person mock interviews will help you refine your presentation and skills, allowing you to approach every interview with confidence and poise.
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150+ interview questions
From real interviews in Belgium
20 max per class
Facilitating interactions during classes
20 hours
Covering all aspects of the interview process
1 weekend
Get ready in a short time-frame
The Corporate Finance program is articulated around 5 sessions, covering the main aspects of the interview process:
Session 1
Technical 1 - Accounting mechanics & financial statement analysis + technical itw questions
- Core accounting, covering essential concepts such as the accounting equation, double-entry bookkeeping, and the recognition of revenue and expenses.
- Mechanics of financial statements, including preparation and interpretation of the three financial statements (balance sheet, P&L and cash flows), emphasizing how they interrelate. Understand their critical role in maintaining liquidity and ensuring the sustainability of business operations.
Session 2
Technical 2 - Modelling & Valuation + technical itw questions
- Modelling best practices, where you'll learn how to build robust, flexible, and error-free financial models. These practices ensure your models are easy to understand, audit, and modify.
- Mathematics in finance (CAGR, interests rates and discounting, etc.)
- Valuation principles and methods, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analysis, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions.
- Understand the mechanics of the EV-to-Equity bridge
Session 3
Technical 3 - Investment Banking processes + technical itw questions
- Walk through the M&A process, detailing each phase from initial target identification and strategic rationale to negotiation, deal structuring, and closing.
- Cover the Due Diligence process, where we'll discuss how to conduct thorough investigations into a target company's financials, operations, legal standing, and market position to uncover potential risks and validate the investment thesis.
- Understand the LBO process, which involves acquiring a company using a significant amount of borrowed funds, and learn how to master the LBO paper, a must have of the standard interview process.
- Master the Accretion/Dilution analysis, used to determine whether a proposed merger or acquisition will increase (accretion) or decrease (dilution) the acquiring company's earnings per share (EPS).
Session 4
Non-technical interview preparation
- Discuss the HR call, focusing on how to present yourself, answer common questions, and convey your strengths effectively.
- Delve into psychometric tests (Abstract, Verbal, Reasoning), designed to measure your cognitive abilities, personality traits, and behavioral tendencies, providing insights into their suitability for specific roles or environments.
- Prepare for traditional fit questions.
- Advice on to behave during HR business cases.
Session 5
Mock interview & Technical business case
- Reminder of the core strategy principles (Porter's 5 forces, Business Model Canvas, etc.).
- Face a real interview case, where you'll practice solving a business problem in a simulated interview scenario with live modelling and technical interview questions.
- Receive constructive feedback from your peers and coach. This interactive segment will focus on your strengths and areas for improvement.
- Tips for the final round of the interview (Partner, Managing director, etc.).