What Type Of Person Thrives In Corporate Finance, According To A Senior Financial Analyst At Dexcom
To thrive as a financial analyst, Kimo emphasizes the importance of "attention to detail and good storytelling skills" alongside strong organizational skills and discipline to maintain productivity amidst numerous meetings, adding that being able to "articulate your findings" through effective communication further eases navigation within the corporate finance world.
Attention to Detail, Communication, Organization, Discipline, Productivity
Advizer Information
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Job Title
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Kimo Thomas
Sr Financial Analyst
Dexcom
University of San Diego
Finance
Biotechnology & Pharmaceutical
Finance
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Video Highlights
1. Attention to detail and good storytelling skills are important for a career in FP&A and navigating corporate finance.
2. Good organization skills and discipline are crucial for productivity and avoiding getting lost in meetings.
3. Strong communication skills and the ability to articulate findings are essential for success in business and corporate finance.
Transcript
How would you describe people who typically thrive in your industry?
Someone with attention to detail and good storytelling skills is a good way to start a career in FP&A and really understand how to navigate the corporate finance world. But I would say someone who is very good, honestly, just with good habits in a way where you have good organization skills, discipline with getting work done, and productivity.
It's really easy to get lost in all the meetings you're in or feel like you're not really getting anything done. Then suddenly it's five o'clock and the day is over.
So it's really important to have goals listed for yourself throughout the week and try to accomplish one or two of them. This helps you know you did something productive.
I would lean in on communication skills. I think just being in business in general, being able to articulate your findings, whatever role you're in, makes it easier to navigate throughout the corporate finance world.
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