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FP&A Today

Hitmaking, Taylor Swift, and FP&A

Apr 30, 2024
Michael Stotland, VP of FP&A at AEG Presents, shares insights on managing finances for music icons like Taylor Swift and leading the recovery of live entertainment post-COVID. He discusses leveraging external data, heatmaps for planning, mastering critical FP&A skills, and the integration of AI in forecasting. Discover the strategic finance planning in the entertainment industry and the challenges of Excel function preference and Power BI development.
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Quick takeaways

  • Entertainment industry expertise guides successful FP&A strategies in live music events.
  • Implementing AI technologies enhances forecasting accuracy and business insights in FP&A functions.

Deep dives

Michael Stalind's Career Journey and Expertise in FP&A at AEG Presents

Michael Stalind, Vice President of FP&A at AEG Presents, shares his career journey, including roles at Marvista Entertainment and 20th Century Fox. His experience spans finance positions in the entertainment industry, focusing on metrics and numbers. His background in econ and finance guided his path towards FP&A, where he thrives in analyzing data and making strategic business decisions.

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