Introduction:
The iron and steel industry is one of the most capital-intensive industrial sectors and is significantly affected by fluctuations in iron ore, scrap, coking coal, natural gas, electricity, freight rates, foreign exchange rates, and interest rates. In today's highly competitive business environment, financial modeling has become a strategic tool for supporting investment decisions, evaluating projects, forecasting financial performance, managing risks, and developing long-term financial strategies.
This training program is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and practical skills required to develop professional financial models for iron and steel companies using internationally recognized financial modeling techniques and best practices. The program enables participants to improve financial planning, optimize operational performance, evaluate investment opportunities, and maximize shareholder value.
Program Objectives
- Understand the economic structure of the iron and steel industry.
- Build integrated financial models for steel plants.
- Analyze the profitability of different products.
- Prepare feasibility studies and industrial expansion plans.
- Evaluate investments and new projects.
- Conduct sensitivity analysis and manage risks.
- Support strategic decision-making.
- Develop local and global market scenarios.
Main Modules
- Iron & Steel Industry Economics
- Building the Integrated Financial Model
- Cost Analysis in the Steel Industry
- Project and Investment Evaluation
- Sensitivity Analysis and Risk Management
- Financial Modeling for Expansion Projects
- Financial Modeling for Sustainability and Decarbonization
- Practical Applications Using Excel
Practical Case Study
Integrated Steel Plant Financial Model
Analyze the impact of the following variables on annual profitability:
- 10% increase in iron ore prices.
- 20% increase in natural gas prices.
- 5% decrease in selling prices.
- 10% reduction in energy costs.
- 15% increase in exports.
The impact of each variable will be measured on:
- EBITDA
- Net Profit
- Cash Flow
- Return on Investment (ROI)
Target Audience
- Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
- Strategic Planning Managers
- Investment & Business Development Managers
- Project Managers
- Budgeting & Cost Managers
- Senior Executive Management
- Banks and financial institutions supporting the steel sector.
Program Duration
5 Training Days – 30 Training Hours
13–17 September 2026
Expected Outcomes
Participants will be able to:
- Build a professional financial model for the steel industry.
- Improve the quality of investment decisions.
- Enhance financial planning efficiency.
- Strengthen the ability to manage market volatility.
- Improve risk management.
- Support expansion, export, and sustainability plans.
Value Added for Arab Steel Companies
- Improve profitability and business sustainability.
- Increase capital utilization efficiency.
- Strengthen the ability to attract financing and investments.
- Support decision-making in a changing competitive environment.
- Develop specialized financial talent in iron and steel industry economics.