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FP&A Today

“Partnering & Chill”: Netflix’s first CFO on Blockbuster FP&A

Sep 19, 2023
Jim Cook, first finance hire at Netflix, shares his front row experience and lessons learned in building the company. Topics discussed include coping with unrealistic budgets at startups, rebirthing the browser market at Mozilla Firefox, lessons from M&A and IPO at Intuit, the power of finance partnership, and strategic finance moments at Intuit and Mozilla.
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  • Being a good storyteller is crucial in FP&A as it helps convey data and insights in a resonating format.
  • Strong relationships and partnerships are essential for effective collaboration and communication in FP&A.

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The Importance of Being a Good Storyteller in FP&A

Being a good storyteller is critical in FP&A as it helps to convey data and insights in a visual and verbal format that resonates with the audience. Storytelling allows FP&A professionals to answer the question of why certain things are happening and the potential consequences of those actions. By presenting data in a narrative format, FP&A professionals can connect with their audience on an emotional level and help them understand the implications of their decisions. Being a good storyteller is essential in driving change within an organization and gaining buy-in from stakeholders.

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