Pro Wrestling, Anime, and Financial Modeling with Ariel Menche

Ariel Menche recounts his FP&A journey - from his tenure with KPMG and the WWE, to FP&A consulting to startups. His strategic financial advisory story highlights valuable FP&A lessons, including insights about data's impact on a CFO's role and establishing best practices for financial model development.Sponsor Check out our Sponsor LiveFlow — Advanced Financial Reporting on AutopilotSign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comDownload the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appChapters(00:00) - Strategic finance
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(01:07) - Welcome Ariel to the show
(03:13) - How Ariel got into FP&A pro wrestling
(09:15) - What did the financial models for the WWE look like?
(13:20) - Tell me more about these sheets you created to keep track of accrued expenses
(17:54) - What gave you the idea to do this?
(19:51) - What did you do with your extra time?
(20:50) - What were the most memorable KPIs at WWE?
(24:35) - What's the difference between working for the WWE and now running FP&A for startups
(34:17) - How did you learn how to build financial models? Do you have advice on how to start?
(46:34) - What is your favorite type of business to model?
(48:37) - Ariel shares an example where a formula works out that he wasn't sure about
(51:45) - Do you have any advise for people who want to do what you do?
(56:19) - Wrap up and where to reach Ariel
(58:07) - Remember to go earn FREE CPE
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