FP&A Today FP&A from Fortune 100 to Scrappy Startups – Mike Dion
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Apr 9, 2025 
In this engaging discussion, Mike Dion, a seasoned finance leader with a rich background spanning Fortune 100 companies and startups, reveals his insights on enhancing organizational efficiency. He shares how automation has allowed him to unlock tens of millions in value. The conversation explores the evolution of finance through AI, dynamic modeling secrets, and the challenges teams face with forecasts. Additionally, Mike emphasizes the importance of simple, approachable finance content and even shares a hint about his favorite Excel function.
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Mike's Career Journey
- Mike Dion's finance career began with an internship at a media company, sparked by an introductory finance class.
- His career has spanned Fortune 100 companies, startups, and mentoring, driven by a passion for technology and process improvement.
FP&A Challenges
- There's a lack of approachable finance content, especially about automation, creating a knowledge gap among professionals.
- FP&A teams face increasing pressure to do dynamic modeling and scenario planning with fewer resources.
Verizon Automation Success
- At Verizon, Mike Dion transformed a team producing 30 manual decks into a single automated dashboard solution.
- This saved nearly 1,000 hours per month and empowered the team to focus on strategic analysis instead of manual work.