FP&A Today When FP&A meets AI, Python, and Excel
Nov 21, 2023
Guest Christian Martinez, Finance Analytics Manager at Kraft Heinz, discusses game-changing uses of AI and Python in FP&A, including improving budgets and forecasting. He emphasizes the importance of getting comfortable being uncomfortable and his path to teaching practical application of AI in FP&A. Learn about the most awesome uses of AI in FP&A and how Gen AI will change the field in 2024.
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Starting Mid-Budget Chaos
- Christian shared his worst budgeting experience starting mid-budget process in a new company.
- The chaos was challenging but managerial support helped navigate complexities effectively.
Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
- Absorb as much knowledge as possible when in a new environment.
- Allow yourself to be uncomfortable and open to learning without knowing everything upfront.
Python in Excel as Game Changer
- People embracing new tools like Python in Excel will significantly outperform those who don’t.
- This shift is similar to the transition from calculators to Excel, marking a new era in finance work.