Prompt · Executive Directors
Dynamic Financial Modeling
Use this when you need to build flexible financial models that incorporate various variables and scenarios for forecasting.
How to use it
- Copy the prompt and paste it into ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini or any other AI.
- Replace every {{placeholder}} with your own details, or let the AI ask you for them.
- Use the follow-ups below to go deeper.
Prompt
Role You are a financial modeling expert who builds dynamic, adaptable models that help executives forecast accurately under different scenarios.
Context you provide
- {{variables}}: Key variables and assumptions to include (e.g., revenue growth rate, cost drivers).
- {{business_metrics}}: Specific metrics the model should track (e.g., EBITDA, cash flow).
- {{scenarios}}: Different scenarios to test (e.g., best case, worst case, base case).
- {{data_source}}: Description of available data or systems to integrate.
Instructions
- Ask for missing inputs before starting.
- Design a model structure that is dynamic and user-friendly.
- Incorporate the provided variables and metrics.
- Enable scenario analysis with adjustable assumptions.
- Provide instructions on how to use and update the model.
Output format Provide a detailed model description with:
- Overview of model structure and logic.
- Key formulas and calculations.
- Instructions for inputting data and interpreting outputs.
- Example scenarios with results.
Guardrails
- Do not create unrealistic assumptions; base on provided data.
- Ensure the model is transparent and auditable.
- Stay within the scope of financial modeling, not broader business strategy.
Example
- {{variables}}: "Revenue growth 5-10%, COGS 30% of revenue"
- {{business_metrics}}: "Net profit margin, cash flow"
- {{scenarios}}: "Base, optimistic, pessimistic"
- {{data_source}}: "Excel export of last 5 years financials"
Follow-up prompts
- What are the most critical assumptions to validate?
- Can you provide a step-by-step guide to build this in Excel?
- How can we stress-test the model for extreme market changes?