Leonora Bakke
Program Director
Leonora spent eight years managing financial planning teams before joining us. She shapes how we structure masterclasses and ensures our instructional approach reflects what actually works in finance departments.
We started because someone asked us a simple question
Back in early 2018, a finance director at a mid-sized manufacturing company reached out. She'd been using spreadsheets for years but kept hitting the same wall when it came to building forecasts that actually helped her team make decisions.
How we ended up here
That conversation became the foundation for what Lumen Verify does today. We realized there was a real gap between generic online courses and the kind of practical training that financial professionals actually need.
Our first masterclass focused on building quarterly forecasting models that account for seasonal variance. We worked with Ingrid Valtonen, a former CFO who'd spent fifteen years managing budgets across three industries, to design step-by-step instruction that mirrors how she trained her own teams.
The response taught us something important. People don't just want theory or flashy templates. They want to see how experienced professionals approach real problems, make judgment calls, and structure their analysis when data gets messy.
Since then, we've expanded into cash flow modeling, scenario planning, and variance analysis. Each program is designed around demonstrations of actual techniques, not simplified examples that fall apart when you try to apply them.
We keep our class sizes manageable and focus on delivering content that professionals can use the following week. That's what participants tell us matters most, and it's what keeps our approach grounded in practical value rather than marketing promises.
Who builds these programs
Our instructional designers work directly with financial professionals who've spent years refining their methods. They help translate that expertise into structured learning experiences.
Dagrun Fjellheim
Content Architect
Dagrun works with our expert instructors to break down complex forecasting techniques into clear demonstrations. Her background in corporate training helps us focus on skills participants can apply immediately.
What guides our work
These principles shape how we design masterclasses and choose the experts we work with.
Practical Application
Every technique we teach is demonstrated using real financial scenarios. We show you how professionals handle missing data, reconcile discrepancies, and present findings to stakeholders.
Expert Instruction
Our masterclasses are built around professionals who've developed their methods through years of hands-on work. They share the judgment calls and shortcuts that textbooks don't cover.
Focused Depth
Rather than broad overviews, we go deep on specific skills. You'll spend time mastering variance analysis or building rolling forecasts, not skimming through disconnected topics.
Clear Structure
Each masterclass follows a step-by-step progression that builds on previous lessons. You'll see how concepts connect and why certain approaches work better in different situations.
Honest Expectations
We tell you upfront what skills you'll develop and how much time it requires. Our programs are designed for working professionals who need practical results, not credentials or certificates.
Continuous Refinement
We update our masterclasses based on participant feedback and changes in financial practice. When new reporting standards emerge or tools evolve, we adjust our instruction accordingly.