Corporate Finance Analyst Program
We built this program after working with analysts across Southeast Asia who kept running into the same problem. You know your spreadsheets, but when it comes to making actual strategic recommendations that executives trust—something's missing. This twelve-month program fills that gap.
Schedule a ConversationWhat You'll Actually Learn
Look, anyone can teach you another Excel formula. But understanding why a CFO rejects your well-researched proposal? That takes a different kind of knowledge. These six modules walk you through real scenarios we've encountered with clients across manufacturing, tech, and banking sectors in Vietnam and beyond.
Financial Statement Deep Analysis
Most analysts stop at ratios. We dig into what those numbers actually mean when you're presenting to someone who needs to make a decision tomorrow morning.
- Cash flow patterns that reveal operational stress
- Working capital movements in emerging markets
- Quality of earnings assessment techniques
- Red flags in financial footnotes
Valuation in Complex Environments
Standard DCF models don't always work when you're dealing with family-owned businesses or rapidly shifting market conditions. We show you what to do instead.
- Comparable company analysis with limited data
- Precedent transaction adjustments
- Real options thinking for strategic projects
- Scenario modeling that executives understand
Capital Structure Strategy
Debt isn't just cheaper than equity. There's a whole strategic conversation around how you structure financing that affects everything from tax strategy to growth flexibility.
- Optimal leverage for different business stages
- Covenant negotiation and monitoring
- Cross-border financing considerations
- Credit rating impact assessment
M&A Due Diligence Process
We've seen deals fall apart because someone missed a critical detail in month three of integration. This module is based on those hard-learned lessons.
- Financial and operational review frameworks
- Synergy identification and validation
- Integration cost estimation
- Post-merger performance tracking
Risk Management Frameworks
Every business faces uncertainty. The question is whether you're measuring and communicating that risk in a way that helps leadership make informed choices.
- Enterprise risk identification methods
- Quantitative risk modeling approaches
- Hedging strategy development
- Risk reporting to board level
Strategic Communication Skills
Your analysis means nothing if you can't get buy-in. This isn't about presentation design—it's about structuring arguments that resonate with different stakeholders.
- Executive summary construction
- Data visualization for decision-makers
- Handling challenging questions in meetings
- Building credibility through documentation
You'll Work With Henrik Johansen
I spent eight years at a regional investment bank before moving into advisory work. Started Logiconlight in 2019 because I kept meeting talented analysts who had all the technical skills but struggled with the strategic thinking piece. That gap—between knowing how to calculate NPV and understanding when a project actually makes sense for the business—that's what we focus on here.
These days I split time between teaching and consulting with mid-market companies on capital allocation decisions. The consulting work keeps the curriculum grounded in what's actually happening in boardrooms right now. When regulations change or a new financing structure becomes popular, we update the course materials within weeks, not years.
Industry Background
Investment banking, corporate development, and transaction advisory across technology and manufacturing sectors.
Current Practice
Active advisor to companies raising capital or considering strategic acquisitions in Vietnam and Thailand markets.
Teaching Approach
Case-based learning using real deals and financial situations—no theoretical exercises that don't translate to practice.
Office Hours
Available for one-on-one sessions to review your actual work projects and provide specific guidance on current challenges.
Where Program Alumni Are Now
We stay in touch with graduates. Not everyone's path looks the same, but there's a pattern—they move from executing analysis to shaping strategy. Here are three people who went through the program in 2023 and early 2024.
I joined the program in September 2023 while working as a junior analyst. The valuation module completely changed how I approached project recommendations. Six months after finishing, I was asked to lead due diligence on a potential acquisition—something I wouldn't have been ready for before.
What stood out was how practical everything was. Henrik would show us actual deal documents and walk through why certain terms mattered. When our company started raising Series B funding in late 2024, I could actually follow the term sheet negotiations and flag issues for our CFO.
