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Expert-Led Financial Strategy Program

Learn directly from industry veterans who've shaped financial strategies for major corporations across Australia and Asia-Pacific markets.

127 Years Combined Experience
3 Expert Instructors
450+ Professionals Trained
Professional financial training environment

Meet Your Expert Instructors

Each brings unique perspectives from different sectors of the Australian financial landscape. Their combined expertise covers everything from corporate finance to regulatory compliance.

Zephyr Blackwood, Senior Financial Strategist

Zephyr Blackwood

Senior Financial Strategist

Former Head of Financial Planning at Commonwealth Bank, Zephyr spent 15 years developing risk management frameworks for mid-tier businesses. His practical approach stems from working directly with over 200 companies during the 2020-2024 market volatility period.

Risk Assessment Cash Flow Analysis Business Valuation
Cordelia Ravencrest, Investment Analysis Expert

Cordelia Ravencrest

Investment Analysis Expert

After 22 years with Macquarie Group's investment division, Cordelia brings deep expertise in portfolio construction and market analysis. She's particularly known for her work with Australian mining sector investments and ESG integration strategies.

Portfolio Theory ESG Analysis Market Research
Phoenix Thornfield, Lead Financial Instructor

Phoenix Thornfield

Lead Financial Instructor

Phoenix combines 28 years of corporate finance experience with exceptional teaching abilities. Previously CFO at several ASX-listed companies, she now focuses entirely on education, believing that strong financial literacy drives business success.

Corporate Finance Financial Reporting Strategic Planning

Our Expert-Driven Approach

Rather than following textbook theories, our instructors share real-world strategies they've developed through decades of hands-on experience in Australian financial markets.

Foundation Building

Experience-Based Learning

Each concept is introduced through actual case studies from our instructors' professional portfolios. You'll understand not just what works, but why it works in specific market conditions.

Industry Context

Learn how financial principles apply differently across sectors like mining, agriculture, and services - the backbone of Australia's economy.

Regulatory Awareness

Understand how ASIC requirements and Australian tax implications shape every financial decision in practice.

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Advanced Application

Mentorship Sessions

Monthly one-on-one sessions where instructors review your progress and provide personalized guidance based on your specific career goals and challenges.

Real Portfolio Reviews

Work with anonymized versions of actual company financials that our instructors have analyzed. See their thought processes and decision-making frameworks in action.

Ongoing Support

Access to instructor expertise continues beyond formal coursework. Our graduates often consult with instructors on complex projects years later.

Ready to Learn from the Best?

Our next cohort begins in August 2025. Applications are now open for professionals seeking to advance their financial strategy expertise under expert guidance.

Apply for August 2025 Intake