Product Leader's AI-Powered Framework Cuts Financial Modeling Time to 20 Minutes

Auckland, New Zealand – George Nurijanian, known as "George from ⌨️prodmgmt.world," has unveiled a five-step framework designed to enable product managers to swiftly create feature impact models that resonate with executives and secure project approvals. The method, which Nurijanian claims can now be completed in just 20 minutes with the aid of AI prompts, emphasizes a shift from product-centric metrics to core business outcomes.

The core of Nurijanian's approach begins with identifying key performance indicators (KPIs) that truly matter to executives, such as revenue, margin, and retention, rather than internal product metrics like daily active users (DAU) or feature adoption. "Your product metrics are inputs. Their business metrics are outputs. Build the bridge," Nurijanian stated in a recent social media post, highlighting the necessity of translating product work into financial language.

The second step involves constructing clear, logical chains that link product changes directly to financial outcomes. This requires making every assumption explicit, such as, "This feature reduces support tickets by X%, which saves Y hours per week, which at Z cost per hour equals $W annually." This meticulous breakdown ensures transparency and a solid foundation for financial projections.

Nurijanian advises product managers to present financial estimates as ranges with clear reasoning, rather than precise point predictions. He noted, "Sounds less confident but builds more trust because you're acknowledging reality." This practice, supported by best practices in financial modeling, allows for scenario and sensitivity analysis, offering a more robust understanding of potential impacts.

Crucially, the framework suggests avoiding traditional spreadsheets for presentations, which can invite endless scrutiny. Instead, product managers should "Present a narrative with math support. Not a tool others can manipulate." The final step emphasizes owning the model, allowing product managers to control subsequent analyses and maintain their position as the expert, transforming finance into the "questioner."

This accelerated process is largely attributed to the integration of AI. Nurijanian revealed that building these models "used to take me days. Now I use AI prompts and finish in 20 minutes." His platform, prodmgmt.world, offers over 145 AI prompts tailored for product management tasks, including financial impact modeling, stakeholder communications, and roadmap prioritization, reflecting a growing industry trend where AI enhances efficiency and accuracy in financial analysis.