William Yang
FP&A career coach for finance professionals and entertainment pivots
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $185 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Professionals |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management |
William Yang is a career coach for finance professionals who want to move into FP&A or into more strategic roles. He started in Big 4 accounting, earned an MBA at Cornell, and then pivoted into entertainment and media. He now works in Business Strategy and Planning at Lionsgate. He coaches people on landing a first FP&A role, breaking into entertainment and media, and growing within corporate finance.
What William helps with
William helps finance professionals who want a more strategic role or a new industry. He builds a plan around each person's specific goal.
- Landing a first FP&A role
- Breaking into entertainment and media
- Growing within corporate finance
- Moving into a more strategic finance role
- Competing for roles without a perfect background on paper
- Telling a clear career story across industries or functions
- Deciding whether finance is the right track
Who William works with
William works with finance professionals who are questioning their track or want a more strategic role. Some come without a perfect background for the job they want. Others want to move across industries or functions and need a clear career story.
Background and qualifications
William began his career in Big 4 accounting and focused on Tax. He found he cared more about the reasons behind the numbers than compliance work, so he earned an MBA at Cornell's Johnson School of Management. After Cornell, he moved into entertainment and media, which was one of his target industries. He also worked at Apple. Today he works in Business Strategy and Planning at Lionsgate, where he partners with senior leadership on studio decisions.
William Yang pricing
Programs and services
- Career coaching for FP&A
- Career coaching for film and television
- Experienced applicant resume guide and template
William Yang reviews
William Yang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
He is a Lionsgate strategy professional who made his own move from Big 4 tax into entertainment and media.
Best for finance professionals who want their first FP&A role or a move into entertainment and media.
Common questions
How much does William Yang charge?
Coaching with William runs $90 to $185 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does William Yang help with?
William Yang helps with landing a first FP&A role, breaking into entertainment and media, growing within corporate finance and moving into a more strategic finance role.
Does William Yang have reviews?
William Yang has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 2 reviews on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is William Yang certified?
William Yang lists: MBA, Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management.
Does William Yang coach people who want to work in entertainment and media?
Yes. He moved into entertainment and media himself and works at Lionsgate. He coaches people who want to break into that industry.
How do I contact William Yang?
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