Associate in PE to FP&A

I'm currently an associate at MM PE firm (ignore title) and highly considering the move to FP&A. Am I making a huge mistake? 
Reason for the move is wanting a better WLB. Should I just muscle through PE or move to something more sustainable long term? Feeling scared since this is the least obvious move in my career. 

TIA

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