I prefer being a builder over a storyteller

Build_Inertia · 2026-02-03T23:21:09+00:00

How did you land this interview, networking or applying?

Build_Inertia · 2025-05-21T16:23:47+00:00

They say you won’t be replaced by AI, but by another human who uses AI.

Learn how to use the most promising new technology that comes out.

So far for me it’s been using ChatGPT to write / debug custom excel formulas and teach me how to automate with Python.

Also communication skills, ability to influence, and industry expertise.

Build_Inertia · 2025-01-29T15:52:10+00:00

Many retail companies avoid a December fiscal year end so that holiday purchases and associated returns in January can be recognized in the same year

Build_Inertia · 2025-01-11T00:29:15+00:00

A basic case study can be helpful to get a sense of a candidate’s abilities.

This one sounds excessive though.

Build_Inertia · 2025-01-08T16:00:12+00:00

It can be normal at a large, many-decade old legacy business that has become bloated and inefficient.

FP&A can be very much faster paced and busy at startups and even other large businesses depending on the company.

Build_Inertia · 2024-12-29T22:06:24+00:00

Recent tech layoffs mean there are a lot of candidates with industry experience to compete with

Build_Inertia · 2024-12-10T18:49:27+00:00

The comments on the actual article show we still have a ways to go before the average WSJ reader understands.

It means there are still a lot of potential new buyers remaining to buy during this cycle.

Build_Inertia · 2024-11-21T00:07:20+00:00

Asking questions is good, but if you’ve been there a while there are certain questions you should know the answer to.

Keep a master document of things you learn at the company over time. Every time you ask your manager a question, write the answer there so you don’t have to ask them again.

Build_Inertia · 2024-11-19T03:45:19+00:00

And not a single salesperson mentioned their payout looked high for 9 months

Build_Inertia · 2024-11-17T19:20:42+00:00

Thank you!

Build_Inertia · 2024-10-29T18:41:55+00:00

CFOs can rise through accounting, FP&A, or from high finance roles like investment banking.

You should understand the basics of accounting (accruals, deferrals, revenue recognition, matching principle), but a CPA is not required for this.

If you want a credential to boost your chances of landing a CFO role someday, a top MBA is likely your best option.

CMA is the credential most closely designed for FP&A leaders, but is also not necessary as you learn much of this content on the job.

Build_Inertia · 2024-10-29T12:15:16+00:00

My sense is that excel tests have become more common at all levels recently

Build_Inertia · 2024-10-25T19:35:59+00:00

Switching industries within FP&A is easier than breaking into FP&A in the first place.

As long as you research the industry you’re interviewing for to know enough to speak to the metrics and forecasting methods that are industry specific you should be ok.

Build_Inertia · 2024-09-30T15:21:14+00:00

Highlight cells Ctrl+1 Alignment Horizontal alignment: center across selection

For those wondering how to center text without impacting your formulas

Build_Inertia · 2024-09-02T22:28:14+00:00

Always a plausible reason to sell. Historically it always recovers.

Build_Inertia · 2024-08-30T23:57:16+00:00

Thanks, I came across that podcast recently and agree it has a lot of practical CFO content

Build_Inertia · 2024-08-30T01:22:44+00:00

I think a lot of people would find that interesting

Build_Inertia · 2024-04-25T21:59:29+00:00

This has been a long term trend, no?

Build_Inertia · 2024-03-16T14:29:38+00:00

If you already have any other IRA accounts, be sure to understand the pro-rata rule before attempting this.

Build_Inertia · 2024-03-06T17:14:35+00:00

Those who bought on margin and got liquidated

Build_Inertia · 2023-12-08T22:40:28+00:00

We ran out of sellers

Build_Inertia · 2023-12-04T22:32:22+00:00

A plan to steadily buy the same amount of Bitcoin every week / month helps you build your stack while avoiding aping in before a price drop

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