Student Financial Analysis Projects
Work on actual company comparisons and build a portfolio that shows what you can do. Our students analyse real businesses, create detailed reports, and develop skills that matter in Australian finance.
What Makes These Projects Different
Most programmes give you textbook exercises. We hand you real companies from the ASX and ask you to dig into their financials. You'll compare competitors, spot trends, and write reports that could sit on an analyst's desk.
Actual Company Data
Pull financial statements from ASX-listed businesses and work with numbers that matter. No simulations or made-up scenarios.
Industry-Standard Tools
Master Excel modelling, ratio analysis, and reporting formats used by Australian financial firms every day.
Collaborative Work
Learn how teams divide tasks, manage timelines, and deliver under pressure – just like real finance departments.
Who Guides Your Project Work
You'll work with mentors who've spent years in Australian finance. They review your analysis, point out what you've missed, and teach you how professionals think.
Hamish Trelawney
Corporate Finance Mentor
Spent eleven years at mid-sized firms in Sydney doing M&A valuations. Now teaches students how to build financial models that actually make sense.
Bronwyn Cadell
Investment Research Mentor
Worked in equity research covering retail and consumer stocks. Knows what analysts look for and how to write reports that clients read.
Lachlan Merivale
Financial Analysis Mentor
Background in credit analysis and risk assessment for Melbourne banks. Teaches students to read between the lines of financial statements.
How a 12-Week Project Unfolds
From company selection to final presentation, here's what you'll tackle each phase
Company Selection & Research Setup
Pick two competing companies from the same sector. Set up your research framework and understand what data you need. Your mentor helps narrow the focus.
Financial Statement Analysis
Break down income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows. Calculate key ratios and spot trends over three to five years. This is where Excel skills get serious.
Competitive Positioning & Valuation
Compare the companies side by side. Who's more profitable? Better managed? Stronger financially? Build valuation models to understand market pricing.
Report Writing & Recommendations
Write a professional report that synthesises your findings. Make clear recommendations backed by your analysis. Learn to communicate complex ideas simply.
Final Presentation & Review
Present your findings to mentors and peers. Defend your analysis, answer tough questions, and get feedback on both content and delivery.
Ready to Build Real Portfolio Work?
Applications for August 2026 projects open in March. Here's what we look for.
Prerequisites
- Completed introduction to financial analysis or equivalent
- Comfortable with Excel basics and financial terminology
- Can commit 10-15 hours weekly to project work
- Willing to work collaboratively in a small team
What You'll Need
- Laptop with Excel installed for financial modelling
- Reliable internet for team meetings and research
- Curiosity about how Australian businesses operate
- Patience for detail work and iterative improvement
Join the Next Project Cohort
Work on comparative analysis that demonstrates your capability with real company data. Applications reviewed on a rolling basis.
Apply for August 2026 ProjectsProject participation doesn't guarantee employment outcomes. Success depends on individual effort, prior knowledge, and how you apply what you learn.