If you’ve been following the AI conversation in finance, you’ve probably heard two contradictory messages: “AI will replace all finance jobs” and “AI is overhyped and won’t change anything.” Both are wrong.

Forget everything you’ve heard about competitive finance jobs. Right now, we’re in the middle of what might be the best finance job market in decades. With 77% of employers struggling to find qualified candidates, the traditional dynamics have flipped. Instead of 300 people competing for one role, companies are competing for you.

Look, financial modeling isn’t some mystical art form that only Wall Street wizards can master. It’s basically storytelling with numbers. When done right, it helps you answer the question every business leader is asking: “What happens if we do this?”