Master Budget Performance Metrics That Actually Matter
Most finance training teaches theory. We show you how to read the numbers that tell you whether your budget's working or not. Six months of focused work with people who've spent years watching budgets succeed and fail.
Book a Chat About February 2026How We Actually Teach This
We skip the fluff and focus on what helps you make better decisions. Real budget data, honest conversations about what works, and enough practice that it becomes second nature.
Weekly Sessions
Tuesday evenings from half seven to nine. We walk through actual budget scenarios, break down what the metrics reveal, and compare notes.
- Two instructors, twelve participants maximum
- Screen shares of real dashboards
- Questions encouraged, jargon discouraged
Practical Work
Between sessions, you get datasets to analyze. Budget reports from organizations that agreed to share them, with sensitive bits redacted.
- Review feedback within three days
- Common mistakes highlighted
- Alternative approaches discussed
Small Group Setup
You're not watching pre-recorded lectures. It's twelve people in a room, virtual or physical, talking through problems together.
- Everyone shares screen time
- Peer review of approaches
- Build contacts who understand the work
Who's Teaching This
Three people who've worked with budgets long enough to know what matters and what doesn't. No academic theories here, just the stuff we wish someone had shown us fifteen years ago.
Eamon Driscoll
Lead Instructor
Spent twelve years sorting budget messes for mid-sized companies around Westmeath and beyond. Now teaches others how to spot trouble before it becomes expensive.
Niall Kerrigan
Technical Advisor
Built reporting systems for organizations that needed clearer budget visibility. Knows which metrics reveal genuine problems versus noise that wastes your attention.
Lorcan Valtonen
Workshop Facilitator
Handles the practical sessions where you work through real scenarios. Good at explaining why certain approaches fail and what alternatives might work better for your situation.
Getting Started With Us
We keep the application process straightforward. Four steps that help us figure out if this program fits what you're looking for, and helps you decide if our approach makes sense for where you're at professionally.
Initial Conversation
Twenty minute call where we discuss your current role and what you're hoping to learn. Not a sales pitch, just an honest chat about whether this fits.
We'll ask about your finance background, what budget challenges you're dealing with, and what you're hoping six months of focused learning might do for your work.
Sample Work Review
We send you a budget report to analyze. Take your time with it, there's no timer running. We want to see how you approach financial data.
This isn't about getting everything perfect. It's about understanding your current skill level so we can make sure the program content matches where you're starting from.
Program Details Discussion
Another call where we walk through exactly how the six months work, what commitment it requires, and answer any questions you've got.
We're upfront about the time investment needed. Two hours weekly for sessions, another three to five for practical work. If that doesn't fit your schedule right now, better to know before you start.
Enrollment Confirmation
If we both think it's a good fit, we sort the paperwork and get you set up for the first session. You'll receive program materials about a week before we start.
Group size is capped at twelve participants to keep discussions productive. Once spots fill, we maintain a waiting list for the next cohort starting six months later.