Member Spotlight | Marlon Uniada

Episode notes

CFI Member Spotlight: From Local Accounting to Global Finance with Marlon Marlon's journey is a powerful testament to the value of self-directed learning and global ambition. Initially an accidental accounting major in the Philippines, Marlon transformed his career through strategic skill development, transitioning from specialized roles in cost and accounting to advanced analytical roles, such as FP&A. In this episode of Member Spotlight on FinPod, Marlon shares his candid experience navigating career pivots, the challenges of working fully remote across extreme time zones, and his ultimate goal of pursuing an international finance role in Europe. This episode covers: The Accidental Accountant: Marlon's funny story of how a scholarship requirement, not ambition, led him to finance - and how he found his passion through professional experience. The Power of Self-Learning: How ChatGPT recommended CFI, leading him to pursue the FMVA® and BIDA certifications to build high-demand analytical skills like Financial Modeling.

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