Meet Our Financial Forecasting Team
Experienced professionals dedicated to advancing budget forecasting education and helping Australian businesses build stronger financial planning capabilities
Leadership & Expertise
Our team brings together decades of experience in financial analysis, corporate planning, and educational program development
Petra Thornwick
Director of Forecasting Education
With 15 years in corporate finance and three years developing practical forecasting curricula, Petra leads our educational initiatives. She previously managed budget cycles for mid-sized manufacturing companies across Queensland and New South Wales.
Financial Modeling Development
Our team creates comprehensive forecasting frameworks that address real-world challenges facing Australian businesses, from seasonal variations to regulatory compliance requirements.
Industry-Specific Applications
We understand the unique forecasting needs across agriculture, mining, retail, and service sectors that drive Australia's economy, tailoring our educational approach accordingly.
Practical Implementation Support
Beyond theory, our team focuses on helping learners implement forecasting systems within existing business structures and accounting frameworks commonly used in Australian markets.
Our Educational Philosophy
We believe financial forecasting education should be grounded in practical experience rather than theoretical concepts alone. Our team has collectively managed over 200 budget cycles across various Australian industries.
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Real-World Application
Every concept we teach has been tested in actual business environments, from small family operations to ASX-listed companies.
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Collaborative Development
Our curriculum emerges from ongoing conversations with finance teams across Australia, ensuring relevance to current market conditions.
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Continuous Improvement
We regularly update our teaching methods based on participant feedback and evolving Australian financial reporting standards.