Financial Modeling Frameworks to Build Error-Free Models In Excel Using SIMPLE Method

In this episode of Financial Modeler's Corner, host Paul Barnhurst sits down with Babatope Agbeyo, a corporate trainer with extensive experience in financial modeling, Excel, and valuation. Babatope shares about his "SIMPLE" modeling framework, experiences in financial advisory at Deloitte, and lessons from training over 3,000 professionals globally. He also discusses his passion for keeping financial models structured, logical, and error-free.

Babatope Agbeyo is a financial modeling expert and corporate trainer who has worked across multiple industries, including telecom, manufacturing, oil & gas, and tech. With experience at Deloitte and D Brown Consulting, he has reviewed and audited countless financial models, refining his approach through his "SIMPLE" modeling framework. Babatope is a certified AFM and FMVA and is passionate about making financial modeling more structured and effective.

Expect to Learn:

• The importance of keeping financial models simple and structured
• Babatope’s SIMPLE modeling framework and how it improves modeling efficiency
• Common financial modeling mistakes and how to avoid them
• How to effectively audit financial models using the PAINS approach
• The best industries for financial modeling and which ones are the most challenging

Here are a few quotes from the episode:

• "A great financial model should be modular, meaning each calculation block is distinct and easy to read."
• "Most errors I find in financial models come from poor calculations and linking mistakes."
• "A well-structured financial model should be easy to read, navigate, and troubleshoot."

Financial modeling isn't just about crunching numbers, it's about telling a story with data, making informed decisions, and ensuring accuracy at every step. Babatope’s SIMPLE framework and PAINS approach remind us that clarity and structure are just as important as technical skill. If you’ve ever struggled with a model that just wouldn’t balance, or spent hours troubleshooting an error, this episode is a must-listen.

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In today’s episode:

[01:18] Introduction to the Episode

[03:39] Financial Modeling Horror Story

[05:28] Lessons from Working with David Brown

[07:15] What It’s Like Working at Deloitte

[09:48] The SIMPLE Framework

[14:06] The Art of Teaching Financial Modeling

[16:16] Preparing for the AFM Exam

[21:16] The PAINS Approach to Auditing Models

[24:20] Excel Shortcuts & Unique Modeling Use Cases

[26:08] Biggest Career Lesson

[28:58] Rapid-Fire Questions

[33:38] Final Advice

[34:46] Where to Connect with Babatope