World-class Financial Training
At Pivotal180, we specialize in delivering world-class financial training that empowers professionals to excel in complex transactions. We are passionate about making financial concepts accessible and easy to understand, combining deep expertise with an innovative approach to learning. Whether you are navigating project finance modeling, tackling financial modeling for renewable energy, or enhancing your understanding of governance and compliance, Pivotal180 offers tailored solutions to meet your needs.
Why Choose Pivotal180?
Our training goes beyond the basics, offering an in-depth understanding of why financial processes work the way they do and how the various elements fit together within the broader context of a transaction. At Pivotal180, we believe in simplifying complexity. Using simple yet elegant examples and quantitative demonstrations, we transform dry and esoteric material into engaging, practical, and fun learning experiences.
We have reimagined financial training to create a novel approach that demystifies complex financial rules and techniques. With a focus on real-world applications, our training is designed to help you master financial modeling, project finance modeling for renewable energy, and corporate finance across a wide range of industries. We explain not just the "how" but also the "why" behind every concept, ensuring you develop a deeper understanding of financial transactions.
Our Expertise
Pivotal180’s courses are led by senior practitioners who bring years of practical, transactional experience to the table. Our expertise is not derived from textbooks or secondhand knowledge—we teach from experience. Over the years, we have worked with top advisors, developers, lenders, and funds worldwide, delivering training that builds both institutional and individual capacity. We provide insight into topics as diverse as governance, compliance, local law, and tax regulations in almost any jurisdiction, ensuring our training is relevant and applicable.
We advise, train, and coach clients on navigating complex financial transactions, with an emphasis on financial modeling and analysis. From renewable energy projects to infrastructure finance, our expertise spans multiple sectors, making us a trusted partner for professionals across the globe.
Customized Training Solutions
Pivotal180 offers the most tailored training solutions on the market. Our innovative approach, combined with proprietary online content, enables us to cover more material in less time while ensuring a deeper understanding of key concepts. We offer a range of training formats, including:
- Public and Live-Streaming Training: Join other professionals in small group settings to learn collaboratively.
- Online Training: Self-paced courses with 12 months of access to interactive materials, concept videos, and downloadable resources.
- In-House Training: Customized to address the specific challenges your organization faces, these workshops can be delivered in-person or via live streaming.
Whether you are interested in mastering project finance modeling, enhancing your understanding of renewable energy finance, or building advanced skills in corporate finance, our courses are designed to meet your unique needs.
Our Commitment to Excellence
At Pivotal180, teaching is not a side business—it is our sole focus. We are dedicated to providing a learning experience of the highest caliber, blending instructor-led training with online resources for continued learning. When you choose Pivotal180, you gain access to:
- Senior Practitioners: Our instructors are experienced professionals with real-world expertise.
- Blended Learning: Each course includes 12 months of online access, complete with downloadable spreadsheets, lecture slides, and step-by-step walkthroughs.
- Tailored Content: We customize our courses more than any other provider, ensuring your training is relevant and effective.
A Global Presence
Our training programs have reached professionals worldwide. We have worked with clients in diverse sectors, including renewable energy, infrastructure, private equity, and corporate finance. From project finance modeling to in-depth analysis of financial statements, our training equips you with the skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-paced financial environment.
Our Team
Haydn Palliser
Founder & Instructor
Haydn Palliser is a founder and instructor at Pivotal180 and a globally renowned financial modeling and project finance expert.
Alison Leckie
Founder, COO & CFO
Alison is a founder and the COO & CFO of Pivotal 180. She is responsible for managing business and finance related tasks. Alison will also be leading courses related to FP&A and providing coaching to accountants and FP&A managers.
Matt Davis
Director
Matt Davis is a director at Pivotal180, responsible for creation of course content, training, consulting and model audit services.
Dylan Parkes
Director
Dylan Parkes is a Director at Pivotal180, where he leads online and in-person course training, content development, and consulting and audit services.
Sergio Scherman
Director of Instructional Design
Sergio is the director of instructional design at Pivotal180. He’s responsible for planning, developing and managing Pivotal180’s online course content. A passionate and experienced educator, he leads the content creation team.
Daniel Gross
Founder
Daniel Gross is a founder at Pivotal180 and a private equity investor focused on renewable energy, infrastructure and socially responsible impact investing.
Brent Grundberg
Advisor
Brent Grundberg is an advisor at Pivotal 180 and has spent his entire career focused on the energy, power and infrastructure sectors.
Jeff Reamer
Advisor
Jeff Reamer is an advisor at Pivotal 180, a private equity investor and an entrepreneur who has spent his entire career focused on the transition to a lower carbon economy.