In 2012 I launched an FP&A team at Cardone Industries. We had some rockstars that signed up to jump onto this new team.

by Brian Pillmore | Sep 8, 2023 | Brian's Blog

Remembering those days brings back good and painful memories. As an FP&A Analyst, there are some skills you’ve gotta have in your toolkit. Here they are: Financial Acumen: Understand the financial theory and be able to apply it. It’s the bedrock of...

You’re a banker, liquidity management is your daily routine. It’s tricky, but when you nail it, it’s pure poetry.

by Brian Pillmore | Sep 8, 2023 | Brian's Blog

Let’s talk do’s and don’ts. Do: 1. Stress Test: Bad times don’t send a warning, but you can be better prepared. Regular stress testing helps. 2. Diversify: You know the saying, don’t put all your eggs in one basket? Same goes for your...

Are you just dipping your toes into the vast ocean of data? Feeling a little bit lost? Fear not! Here are a few beginner-friendly tips.

by Brian Pillmore | Sep 5, 2023 | Brian's Blog

Start Small: You don’t need to dive headfirst into complex graphs. Start with basic stuff like bar charts or line graphs. Use Tools: Tools like Excel, Google Sheets, PowerBI or Tableau will do all the heavy lifting for you. They’re easy to use and have...

So you’re a bank CFO. You’re itching to get a solid business intelligence system up and running.

by Brian Pillmore | Sep 2, 2023 | Brian's Blog

But before you dive in, let’s shine a light on the pesky mistakes that could trip you up. 1. Ignoring Data Quality: Garbage in, garbage out, right? Make sure you’re feeding your system high-quality data, or else you’ll be making decisions off of...

Say goodbye to the days when bank deposits ruled the roost.

by Brian Pillmore | Sep 1, 2023 | Brian's Blog

Do you see how deposits are the be-all and end-all for banks, running the show like clockwork, pumping cash into their veins? Well, times have changed. With all those FinTech novelties and digital dough, deposits are starting to look like yesterday’s news. Many...

Dive into a reality where banks harness the power of combined internal and external data for decisive action.

by Brian Pillmore | Sep 1, 2023 | Brian's Blog

Think of a place where banks can take decisive action based on comprehensive, transparent information, derived from both internal and external data sources. And not just relying on the age-old method of “eeny, meeny, miny, moe.” This isn’t a...