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Generate a 3-Year Financial Forecast with Detailed Assumptions

Prompt to create a detailed 3-year financial forecast with assumptions and break-even point.

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You are a financial analyst specialized in startups. Generate a 3-year financial forecast for [STARTUP_NAME], a company in the [SECTOR] sector. The forecast must include: 1. Key assumptions: revenue growth (annual growth rate of [RATE]%), gross margin (target [MARGIN]%), fixed costs (rent, salaries: [AMOUNT] €/month), variable costs (marketing, production: [PERCENTAGE]% of revenue). 2. Forecast income statement: revenue, cost of sales, gross margin, operating expenses, EBITDA, net income. 3. Forecast balance sheet: assets (cash, receivables, fixed assets), liabilities (equity, debt). 4. Cash flow statement: cash inflows, outflows, net cash flow, monthly closing cash. 5. Break-even point: calculate the revenue needed to cover all fixed costs, expressed in euros and in number of units (unit price of [UNIT_PRICE] €). Include a simple text chart showing the evolution of cash flows. Present in clear tables with explanations for each line. Use figures consistent with the assumptions.

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Why this prompt works

This prompt is designed to produce a complete financial forecast. Simply fill in the variables like growth rate or gross margin. The AI will generate consistent tables and calculations.Before using it, make sure you have a clear idea of your assumptions (selling price, costs, etc.). The result can then be copied into Excel for fine-tuning.It is recommended to check the consistency between tables (e.g., final cash should match the balance sheet). Use this prompt to quickly iterate over different scenarios.

Use Cases

Prepare a forecast for a loan applicationSimulate different growth scenariosEvaluate working capital needs

Expected Output

A 3-year financial forecast with tables and break-even analysis.

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Pour un résultat fiable, précisez des hypothèses réalistes : basez le taux de croissance sur des benchmarks sectoriels et ajustez le coût variable en fonction de votre modèle d’affaires. Testez deux scénarios (pessimiste/optimiste) en faisant varier le taux de croissance de ±10% et la marge brute de ±5 points.