OUR MODEL AUDIT METHODOLOGY
Experienced team – your project manager will be one of the most experienced model auditors in the market. We don’t outsource all of the work to new analysts around the world. We have worked across renewables, infrastructure and mining.
Our team are not just coders. We have been advisors and consultants to some of the world’s leading firms. We understand the big picture.
Having led transactions and made investments, our team truly understands risk. We understand financial models and risk better than anyone else in the market.
With offices in New York, London and Sydney. We work overnight across time zones to deliver model audits quicker than our competitors.
We utilize a combination of cell-by-cell, high-level review, and replication of core elements of the model to give you the most assurance possible. and provides a flexible and robust process.
As experienced financial modelers we are also able to identify outputs that do not match with commercial expectations.
We communicate proactively, helping you to work through issues and offer suggestions throughout the process. We talk to our clients regularly to ensure any issues are resolved efficiently and effectively.
We believe in a collaborative approach so we truly understand and meet our clients' expectations.
The Model Audit process is spearheaded by Haydn Palliser and takes roughly (2-4) weeks with four iterations. We utilize a combination of cell-by-cell model audit, high-level review, and replication of key elements of the model.
We use experienced team members, rather than outsourcing the work to inexperienced analysts. The rates are highly competitive and calculated by the size of the model and the number of inputs.
Testimonials
Superb Lessons
Appreciate the intro and all the concepts related to TE!
Michael Sah on Tax Equity
Rated 5 out of 5
Amazing Experience
I love this course! It does a great job at holistically explaining how renewable energy project finance works. The slides are very helpful. The model walk-thrus are incredibly detailed. And then end of the course brings each chapter full circle to understand the purpose of doing this model in the first place. I highly recommend!
Riley Angarella on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online)!
Rated 5 out of 5
Very informative! The instructors are highly knowledgeable and great at explanations
by Tanya Jackson on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Live stream) Mar 28, 2024!
Rated 5 out of 5
This course was excellent. We had a mix of experts and folks very new to modeling and they all got a lot out of it.
by Penn Cox on Apex Clean Energy in person Renewable Energy Jan 2024!
Rated 5 out of 5
Excellent Course
I learned a ton! Haydn was an excellent instructor, made a very dense and complicated topic very accessible and broke it down so understanding was easy. Clear to see he is very knowledgeable and passionate about the work.
Bryan Graybill on Introduction to Project Finance Modeling !
Rated 5 out of 5
Essential class for anyone in renewable energy tax equity.
If I was managing a renewable energy tax equity team I would require that all my employees take this course.
Rated 5 out of 5
J.T. Spreer on Tax Equity Modeling (Online)!
I could understand tax equity modeling through this course. I strongly recommend!!!
Kyung Hyun Rho on Tax Equity Modeling (Online)!
Rated 5 out of 5
“Dan, your class made a huge difference in preparing me to dive into my new job and truly understand the deal structures and financial models that we use on a daily basis.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Course -Yale University
“I could not have survived my first year as an Analyst without Haydn’s teaching and guidance. He is clear, concise, and really cares about helping the students – thanks!” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling Course – Columbia University
“Haydn has an ability to step outside of the Excel code and really explain the core concepts. His course taught me how to model and to understand the deal.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling Course – Columbia University
“I wanted to make a career change into finance. Before Dan’s class, I could not have passed the first round of interview screening. Instead, I passed the modeling test with flying colors! I have recommended the class to everyone I know who wants to work in investment banking.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Course -Yale University
“First and foremost, a HUGE thank you for the incredible experience you gave us. The learning was invaluable and fascinating, both in finance and the renewable space. This is definitely the best course I have ever taken.” Student of the Renewable Energy Project Finance Course -Yale University
Haydn and Dan’s Renewable Project Finance modeling course was great. The course, and in particular, Dan and Haydn’s knowledge and experience exceeded our expectations. We look forward to taking another course! Brian Graff Chief Executive Officer Energy Acuity
“The Pivotal 180 energy financial modeling course was incredibly valuable, it was perfectly paced; slow enough that I could model and take thorough notes but not too slow to be boring. The instructors were comprehensive and answered all questions including after class follow-up. I highly recommend this course.”
– Director, Energy & infrastructure Investments, Siemens Financial Services.
“The content is very relevant and structure is easy and digestible. I asked a question on the forum and got a response straight away!”
Leigh Barrow on Renewable Energy Project Finance Financial Modeling Online Course
Congratulations Daniel Gross, Haydn, Alison, and the rest of the Pivotal180 team. I just completed the renewable energy project finance course, and if the new tax equity course is anywhere close to that quality, I’d highly recommend it to anyone interested. The project finance course was fantastic – a practical, detailed overview that teaches every aspect of modeling. Great work to all involved! Excited to see what else you have in store. Mark Fowler, Director of Government Relations at Ameresco
I absolutely loved the RE Project Finance Modeling course, and leveled up my modeling skills much more quickly than I have through any other course. Dan and Haydn are incredibly clear and thorough, so true beginners will benefit, but the course moves quickly and I have a much more in depth knowledge of the topics I though I’d covered prior to this course. Though I typically prefer in-person courses, I’m now a convert to the online format as it allows for self-pacing, and there’s no chance of falling behind because you missed what the instructor was saying. Looking forward to the next Pivotal180 course I can sign up for! Fiona Wilson Clinton Foundation
I am extremely happy with this course and the simplified, step-by-step presentation from the Pivotal 180 team. The material is directly applicable to projects I work on, and it has helped expedite my transition into the investments side of the business. I’d highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their financial modeling skills!
We recently engaged Pivotal 180 to provide us with Tax Equity Modeling online training. This training was given to select members of our team in financial reporting, tax, finance and development.
We recommend the online training services of Pivotal180. Pivotal 180 provides quality educational programs; the thorough explanations, detailed explanations of calculation and well-structured training allowed for one to gain an in-depth understanding of complex material.
I just finished the renewable energy project finance modeling course online yesterday and thought that it was amazingly educational and quite enjoyable. I am definitely signing up for the infrastructure course as well Jesse Wu on Renewable Energy Project Finance Financial Modeling Online Course
Couldn’t speak more highly of my experience at Pivotal180’s Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling course! Daniel Gross and Haydn Palliser have developed practical content and deliver it in an engaging, individualized manner. I look forward to applying the powerful and relevant skills I developed at the course to support my work. Abraham Wapner – Coalition of Green Capital
Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Online) by PIvotal180 was brilliant, in depth easily explained where possible. Very very good.
Great course on the fundamentals of Renewable Energy Finance Great course with clear and concise instruction. Good introduction to project finance and renewable. The excel models are easy to work with and learn from, and they do a good job of giving you a good foundation of excel skills too. There’s quite a bit to learn for everyone.
Rated 5 out of 5
I took this course to improve my renewable energy project finance knowledge and capabilities as I look to move from the construction industry in to renewable energy finance and I found the course incredibly valuable. The course instructor was very knowledgeable and the lessons were very well run. The content in the virtual platform that is available outside of the lessons were a great resource to help me build my competencies in certain areas that I felt I needed to develop further. I would recommend this course to anyone looking to develop a solid foundation in renewable energy project finance modelling.
Simon Murray on Renewable Energy Project Finance Modeling (Live Stream) 3 Dec 2020!
