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Finance Director or Commercial Banking RM
I am looking at two opportunities, one is a Finance Director role at a small but successful company that is growing, and the other is in Commercial Banking starting in their credit training and then graduating into an RM or portfolio manager role. I'm curious to find out if anyone has done both...
Corporate Finance within Investment Management Firm - Move to Investing Side
I’ve been working at a wealth and investment management firm for two years on the corporate side of the business. We manage about $100 billion in assets, so it’s a decently sized firm. Before that, I worked in real estate finance for 3 years at a private real estate investing company. I...
Do we have any FP&A or Corporate Finance Managers (or above) here?
would love a run down of your day-to-day, whether you like the job and where you see the job going for yourself, and in general, in the future.
Middle Market Lending -BDC's/Specialty Finco's and MM Banks
Im currently working in the "Lev Fin" group at a MM .commercial bank (think US Bank, Capital One , Citizens Bank). To avoid any confusion, we don't have an IB division so our version of Lev Fin refers to the specific lending team that specialize in financing deals backed by PE firms (LBOs, Dividend...
FP&A: How does your company handle accruals?
I'm curious as to how your company handles month end close, specifically accruals vs. actuals? Seems like most companies use SAP or Oracle.
Big 4 Corporate Finance or Boutique Investment Banking
Which would be a better choice for someone aiming to move on to a BB of MM investment bank in the future? The Big 4 role, I should note, is not Transaction Services or FDD, but involves M&A , disposals, MBOs and LBOs , fund raising, etc., as does the boutique. The boutique wouldn't be well known at...
Working remote in FP&A and Corporate Finance
can it be done? have you done it? if so, what: role career level industry would love to have a somewhat flex schedule where i could work from home 1-2x/week. in my current role, i'd say 90% of my job could be done entirely remote but the "butts-in-seats" mentality prevails.
Strategic Finance Roles
For all of you monkeys working in whats deemed strategic finance (outside of Corporate Development as we've had plenty of discussion on that already), would really love to know more about your background and some of the projects that you work on. The bulk of my career has been spent on the corporate...
Has anyone here swung a 4/10 work week?
I have been contemplating this. If you've done it how did you go about it and how great is it? Thanks!
Anyone flip from FP&A to Business Intelligence or vice versa?
if so, please weigh in on why and if it was a good switch for you. i am considering it mainly b/c i love reporting and working with dashboards.
Facebook Financial Analyst
I happen to have a financial modeling analytics exam in 2 weeks for Facebook's financial analyst position. Has anyone taken this and / or has any insight? It says it does have a correct answer, but its more about the formatting than anything else.
Public vs. Private Corporate Finance/FP&A
anyone here with experience in both? is one preferable over the other? does one typically have less stress or constraints (i'm thinking private)?
So...when does the "fun" start?
if ever, in FP&A? i've heard such varying job responsibilities from others in this line of work that make me think there must be some interesting/challenging aspects to it. for instance, i once spoke with someone who worked in FP&A for a major airline. one of his projects was to analyze the size of...
What should I do with my downtime in FP&A?
In order to make myself as indispensable as possible within the organization and more attractive for when i'm ready to make a move? we obviously have our busier times where there is absolutely no free time, but we also have instances where there is a lot of opportunity to improve processes or build...
Complete the sentence: Alpha is to Investments as [Blank] is to Corporate Finance
In my study of Finance, there seem to be two fields: Investment and corporate finance . On the Investment side, the manager's value add is in their alpha . I am curious if there is an equivalent concept for corporate finance/management. Let's hear your thoughts.
Kozminski University Warsaw (Top business School: triple crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA und EQUIS)
I looked for a master’s program abroad that taught a practical approach, and after some time, I came across Kozminski University in Warsaw. I chose to study here due to the prestigious ranking of its Finance program – it received a high rating in the Financial Times, and – more importantly –...
At what point in FP&A (in New York City area) should you break $100K?
Just curious as to the typical salary range for each "level" in an organization within the FP&A function. At what point, bonus included or not, should you be approaching $100K annually? What, in your opinion, is fair market value? Thanks!
Am I doing FP&A or glorified accounting?
what i do on a fairly regular basis on a high level is manage budget and spend some specifics: approving purchase requisitions and tracking purchase orders monthly accruals and reconciliation against actuals in our accounting files re-forecasting budgeting for the upcoming year monthly reporting...
How to best prepare for a career in Corporate Finance
Hello guys, new member to WSO here! I am a UK undergrad. student due to start university at a so-called "target school" in September, studying Electrical Engineering and management/finance. I am only 18 and have no experience in IB /accounting though have some decent work experience/exposure in...
Advice on career in corporate finance
Hi Guys, I am looking to break into a career in corporate finance/financial analyst. I have recently moved to US from India by way of a green card. I have worked as an equity analyst for a business daily in India for 5 years and earlier was working as a Software Engineer. I used hold a CFA charter...
How I Landed a FDP Offer from an Unknown School
Let me first begin by saying that for most of my time in college, getting into a FLDP at a F500 firm has been my goal. I am very intrigued by the exciting, fast-paced life and lucrative pay of the IB world, but the 80-100hr work weeks and the fact that the company doesn’t “make something”...
Liberal Arts Student (Middlebury), Standing out for Sophomore Summer internship
I am a rising sophomore at Middlebury and trying to get an internship at a IB next summer. As a student coming from a liberal arts college and having not taken any finance classes, what can I do this summer to stand out and learn more about finance to prepare for interviews? I was thinking of taking...
Recent Graduate about to begin FADP at Wells Fargo
Hello, In July, I will begin my first post-graduate full-time position at Wells Fargo in San Francisco, CA. I am participating in the corporate finance - Finance Associate Development Program (FADP), which consists of three rotations in a 12-month period. My rotations include: - Financial Planning...
Business strategy role vs FP&A role in high tech companies after consulting?
Dear all, I would like to have your advice on the career prospects of the 2 following job opportunities I have to choose from: One is a strategy role, mostly about leading internal consulting projects and pushing key initiatives One is an FP&A role Both companies are in e-commerce related field;...
Corporate Finance to CEO
Hi Everyone, I've been always interested in corporate development in tech company and want to learn more about the long term career progression about it. From my research very few CEO comes from being a CFO. I was wondering why this is the case? People said that if you want to become a CEO, you need...
What is the Finance division in BAML?
I may be having an interview with BAML in the finance division. Would this be the CFO group and the compliance group? They don't the groups listed like some of their competitors so it is difficult to figure out exactly what divisions and groups are under "finance". Any help would be greatly...
Experienced Finance Professional, Non-Target - How Can I Break Out?
Hello all, I've been following the site since finishing grad school last year, and couldn't think of anywhere else I can get some no-BS real commentary and input. I've been working for a major defense contractor for the last 5 years after graduating with my undergrad and recently finished my MSF ,...
Tech FP&A vs Energy Tax Planning / Forecasting intern -> Ib
I've been offered two internships and have very little time to respond. (Exploding offers) Tech FP&A vs Energy Tax Planning / Forecasting ( Think projecting Clean Energy revenue credits - not audit) My goal is to work in Ibanking, the FP&A internship sounds like it would be better to position myself...
Is it possible to have Corporate Finance career in Madrid?
hey guys I would like to know if it's possible to have a career in corporate finance in Madrid when you're a foreigner? The reason I'm asking is cause my wife's employer has offered her something there and so I'd like to assess whether it could make sense I speak fluent Spanish but I hear a lot that...
Post-MBA Corporate Finance in the tech industry
anybody have any info on corporate finance in the tech industry post-MBA? i'm referring to non-strategy/ M&A roles specifically im currently at a top 15 MBA program and have an internship offer for a corporate finance internship at one of the big tech companies. it is NOT a corporate strategy/ M&A...
Career transition into corporate finance. F50 vs. smaller company?
which would you sway towards?
Corporate Finance: PepsiCo
anyone have experience or insight into the corporate finance programs at Pepsi? i'd potentially be coming in as an experienced hire but from a different industry (middle office ops at a BB ). just would love to hear about a "day in the life", exit opps, etc., specifically within the North American...
PepsiCo.?
Anyone work or know someone who has worked here in any of their corporate finance functions ? Details? Was it a positive experience? Looks good on resume?
Rewind - Setting yourself up for success in Corporate Finance + Q&A
In case you missed our June 15th webinar entitled Setting yourself up for success in corporate finance , have no fear. The full recording of the webinar can be found below (free for only 24 hours when it goes into our video library ). Do you want to a 1 on 1 mentoring session with Arshan? Click...
Any thoughts on this corporate finance job based on description?
Thanks! Overview Sales & Marketing Financial Analyst supporting Oral Care, Private Label, Loyalty, and Household Brands Roles/Responsibility Summary: Proactively deliver relevant, actionable financial information/analysis and recommendations to the sales and brand organization/platforms they are...
Starting at the bottom (Financial Analyst) at 29 years old...
Looking to move from middle office at a large broker/ dealer into corporate finance . I'm finding out that I might have to start relatively junior. How long does it usually take to progress in this field? Super scared that, at 29, I am too old to be taking such a junior-level role. Your thoughts?
Corp Fin Interview without a Bachelors
I'm sure this topic has been beat to death around here but it came up at lunch the other day. My friend sat in on a few interviews for an analyst position and he said most of them were younger guys from top schools with an internship or two but one guy stuck out. He was around 27, looked...
Is this networking opportunity worth pursuing?
I was at a christmas get together with family last week and we briefly got talking about university, studying and so on when one of my cousins mentioned that they was friends with a partner at one of the big 4 accounting firms and they would talk to them if I was interested. I'm interested in...
29 years old working in middle office at a BB, do I have any chance?
Been trying to get into an fp&a role for about 6 months. Much more interested in forecasting budgeting and planning than traditional accounting. I'm 29 and feeling pigeonholed. Hiring managers think I'm too old for FA roles but too inexperienced for SFA roles. I'd like to avoid going back to school...
New FDP
I just started the first round of my finance development program ; any career advice for someone starting their career? I would say I am book smart, but my communication, networking, and technical skills (i.e. Excel ) could be better. Advice on most important excel skills (specific to FP& A and...
Non-target shotgun approach for internship applications
I am a junior from an extreme non-target state school, with interest in consulting. I am applying for summer internships and have one MBB referral, but I want to have options in case I don't end up with a consulting internship. Unfortunately, my opportunities for on-campus recruiting are limited....
Advice for a chimp
All, I am a recent graduate from a non-target in Finance and Economics and am currently in the first round of my finance development program . My post is pretty general, but being as I am new to the site I definitely want to take advantage of the knowledge and experience that exists here. In...
My Journey From Corporate Finance to IBD via a Full-Time MBA Program - Part 1
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Transitioning from Corporate Accounting in Financial Services to Investment Analysis
Currently I'm a revenue accountant/analyst for a broker dealer handling advisory revenue, and revenue share on annuities. Im a Level 2 CFA candidate and have passed Level 1 of the CAIA program. On the side I'm involved in handling funds of hedge funds that are winding down and I find it fascinating....
Big 4 TS to Corporate Banking
All - I am somewhat new to this site, but am soliciting advice. I am currently working in Transaction Services at a public accounting firm and have received an offer from a large bank (I believe they are called bulge bracket ) as an associate in the Capital Markets Group . I will primarily focus on...
Studying Financial Engineering but Don't Want to be a Trader
Hi, I am honestly fascinated by the core disciplines of FE, in which mathematical models are used to understand finance. However, I know that many FE graduates move on to be more of a supporting role/coding in sales and trading or even risk management. I previously worked in corporate banking in a...
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Received soft offer for CFO position, need advice on forming a compensation package request
A successful start-up has offered me a CFO position. The founders have requested that I write up a proposal for compensation. I am willing to sacrifice the lion's share (or all) of the salary in exchange for a fair amount of equity. The plan is to get my salary corrected to an appropriate level...
The X Factor in Value: Excess Returns in Theory and Practice
Mod Note (Andy): This was originally posted on 1/17/15 on his blog There are lots of reasons why we try to start and run businesses. Some of them are emotional but the financial rationale for starting and staying in business is a simple one. It is to not just to make money, but to make more than...
A painful mistake or just bad luck
Hello fellow monkeys, A story for you all. I work for a satellite HQ office (instead of the global HQ) for a multinational F500. I recently interviewed for a position that I was really interested and eager in getting. So the timeline was like this, Interview Monday Send thank you note afterwards...
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