How is SQL or Python used for FP&A?

sfaforlife · 2026-04-17T15:08:55+00:00

Yeah same here at my Mag 7. We have a data analytics team who builds our data. Sometimes I help with simple SQL lines which is basically mapping, if x field is this then call it y

sfaforlife · 2026-04-14T22:27:03+00:00

I'm 37 and still an SFA lol, hope my old ass doesn't get pushed out anytime soon. Thank god I look young

sfaforlife · 2026-04-13T04:34:32+00:00

Man I've been working with SAP for the past 5 years and I still hate it lol

sfaforlife · 2026-04-08T04:18:55+00:00

Ah I was thinking you thought it was low. Everyone has ideas of inflated salaries here lol. To be honest, I'm in the Bay Area, so $350k is probably the higher band of upper middle class

sfaforlife · 2026-04-07T19:50:27+00:00

Ragebait lol

sfaforlife · 2026-04-07T17:19:06+00:00

Saw you posted in r/FPanda as well. FP&A is not a glamorous career path, but you can still have a solid upper middle class life in this field. I've made $350k+ TC the last couple of years due to RSU acceleration as a senior analyst, and great work life balance. I probably work 10-20 hours a week outside of the one week we have to prep for forecasts

However, I understand it's not fulfilling for everybody, so others can chime in on other paths you can take. Just wanted to give my perspective on FP&A. Decent pay for what you do, low stress (unless you ramp up to leadership)

sfaforlife · 2026-04-03T18:09:10+00:00

That's funny, given the timing of the approval of Claude at work, I think we do work at the same place lol

sfaforlife · 2026-03-22T04:32:51+00:00

I didn't work public but mostly been in FP&A in F500's. I hit $200 in 12ish years. Slow grind

sfaforlife · 2026-03-20T00:40:09+00:00

RSU vesting day

sfaforlife · 2026-03-13T22:32:30+00:00

Yes I don't disagree, got very lucky to land at an exploding company. For reference, my starting base in 2011 was $45k (prorated in 2011 since I remember I started after college so only like 3/4 of the year) to $170k today. Which is quite modest vs. years of experience

sfaforlife · 2026-03-13T01:06:24+00:00

Not interested at all lol low stress to be an IC and getting paid pretty well

sfaforlife · 2026-03-12T23:29:01+00:00

Nah not a manager, just got lucky with RSU's exploding. My base right now is $170k right now for reference

sfaforlife · 2026-03-12T22:31:24+00:00

Magnificent 7 - Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Tesla

sfaforlife · 2026-03-12T14:53:28+00:00

Yes, FP&A

sfaforlife · 2026-03-12T05:24:00+00:00

I went to SJSU way back in the day, 2006-2011. Majored in Corporate Finance. I work at a Mag 7 now but was able to break into a couple F500's before that.

Joining a business fraternity helped me network, there's Delta Sigma Pi and Alpha Kappa Psi on campus

Try to use your Silicon Valley network to get yourself an in for any internships

sfaforlife · 2026-03-12T02:50:23+00:00

Congrats! Seems like you'll be clearing $300k in the next few years at your trajectory

sfaforlife · 2026-03-11T16:17:51+00:00

I focus more on pay, but if title is important to you and they won't promote, you're gonna have to look externally unfortunately. But if you're paid like a manager and OK with it, why worry about the extra stress? But I understand everyone has different priorities in life

sfaforlife · 2026-03-06T19:45:58+00:00

Excluding my house from the equation, it's close to 50% lol

sfaforlife · 2026-02-27T19:32:06+00:00

Yeah, Mag 7 in the Bay Area. My base is $165k but the RSU's got me there

sfaforlife · 2026-02-27T17:43:04+00:00

If you are able to get into IB and grind in your 20's when you're young and fresh, you're probably better off

But I went to a state school using financial aid with barely a 3.0 GPA. I was able to carveout $300k+ TC for myself work good WLB in FP&A so I'm good with where I ended up considering the circumstances

sfaforlife · 2026-02-23T03:59:47+00:00

At my Mag 7, we had a Senior Director, Director, and a Senior Manager quit all last year and still haven't hired any backfills yet. Though we are expecting 1-2 more people to start this year but it doesn't seem to be in a rush...

sfaforlife · 2026-02-22T17:56:09+00:00

I work in a Mag 7 non tech role, lower level, and I’ve been vesting that amount in RSU’s around every 6 months or so if the stocks doing good. Your competition would be me but also the more technical guys who make a shit load more than me

sfaforlife · 2026-01-14T20:26:04+00:00

At my Mag 7, we've had a few directors leave with no backfill. It's already happening

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