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GE FMP with CPA?
I'm an incoming GE FMP (Financial Management Program) and was just wondering if getting a CPA will be worth it for me. I don't really know what I want to do long-term, but I know I don't plan to ever work in public accounting. I'm thinking after the FMP program to enter into another corporate...
Does an MBA (even an elite one) Make Sense for my Situation?
Hi everyone, So just a quick blurb about me. I'm a senior associate (basically 3rd year) at a Big 4 firm within assurance. I have my CPA and while I like accounting to some degree, I'm growing tired of auditing and want to avoid financial reporting type positions because I see myself more in a role...
Transitioning from BB middle office operations (trade management) into Corporate Finance/FP&A
hi all, i have been working at a BB in the middle office in trade management and i am bored to tears with absolutely no room for upward mobility. i have been researching making a move into corporate finance and have been leveraging my connections at some companies (NBCUniversal, Unilever, etc.) to...
Help Transitioning From Compliance to Above and Beyond
Hello everyone. Intro: I'm currently working on compliance for almost 2 years. I have passed the CFA level I. With that said, I'm striving to become a fixed income portfolio manager in a decade or two after getting much needed experience in fixed income analysis. Currently, I'm having a very hard...
Big 4 Senior Associate Needing Career Advice
Hi, I'm a senior associate at a Big 4 firm with around 3 years of experience and I'm kind of lost on what direction to take my career. Although I honestly like just about everyone at my firm and they treat me well, quite frankly, I really dislike auditing. I feel as though I've learned some useful...
An enthusiast in the field of finance & strategy
Although I happen to be a late entrant in this blog, WSO for years have popped up in my internet search engine activities on finance keywords in the past. I have amply benefited from the WSO discussions and hence wish to bring something valuable to the table from my repertoire of experience in the...
Career Start: Corporate Banking / ECM/DCM / Fixed Income Sales / PE/VC ?
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All about Treasury/ Corporate Treasury!
Hello Everyone, I searched through the forum and could not find much structured info about treasury. So wish to compile scattered info about treasury. Anything from what is treasury? entry barriers, how to be a treasurer, salaries, best organizations to work with, exit options, relevant...
Best Time to Leave Big 4 Audit Experience
I'm finishing up my first year as an audit senior and going through the ‘should I stay (until manager) or should I go’ dilemma. I know I don't want to do internal audit or financial reporting and I think my target future job would be VP, Finance or Finance Director, or would love some M&A...
Guide to Corporate Finance Job titles- distinguishing between accounting and finance
Given all the discussion and mixed information on corporate finance jobs, I thought I would start a discussion which lists out a variety of positions which could be considered CF, as well as some information of what the job really is. I'm always frustrated by corporations overusing the word finance...
Intra-Company Finance Analyst
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How Difficult is it to Switch Industries in CF?
Hi WSOers, The duration of my FLDP (CPG industry) is 3 years. I've read around that it's quite easy to switch industries in CF, which is something that I'm not very sure of myself. My goal is to move over to the following (in order of preference): (1) O&G; (2) Tech; (3) Healthcare. From what I...
M&A TS New York or CF London (both big 4)
Hi there guys I have an opportunity to either join the M&A TS team in NYC or the CF team in London of a big 4 firm. Which one would you guys suggest Ito exit opportunities into investment banking, specifically equity research? Also, would M&A TS count towards CFA® experience? Thank you!
Will corporate finance jobs still be around in 10 years' time?
This is not news; there are numerous articles floating around detailing how automation could very soon wipe out a large portion of the "less-strategic" jobs. The accountant job is often mentioned as having one of the highest chances of becoming automated. While this is foreseeable on the Controlling...
What corporate jobs could I do with an MBA in finance?
With a BA in Accounting, experience working as a corporate accountant and financial analyst, CPA license, and MBA in finance from a top 20 ranked program, what are some very realistic careers I could qualify for? Here are my preferences for a job from highest to least: Work-life balance, comfortable...
Landed rotational finance program from non-target school
I recently interned with a large multinational electric component corporation during undergrad and have been able to land a job at their Finance Advanced Development Program, or FADP. It is a 3 year program, in 3 different areas of finance ( corporate finance , solutions finance, global supply chain...
Accenture Corp Dev Analyst- (Any input welcome!)
Hi everyone, I recently was just informed that I've made it to the second round (in-person) interviews for the Accenture Corporate Development and Transaction Services Analyst position at Accenture. To that end, I have 2 questions: 1) I was told that the interview does have some excel and modeling...
Switching from M&A to Corporate Finance
How possible is it to switch from M&A to Corporate Finance (i.e. FP&A, etc.) without needing to downgrade position? I will be starting M&A in a Big 4 (PWC/KPMG/D/EY) soon. I am considering making the switch (probably after 2-4 years) due to the following reasons: 1) The deal flow of the M&A market...
Corporate Finance or Other job?
Hey guys, I'm currently a junior at a top 10 public business school with a 3.9/4.0 GPA. I am pursuing banking with a minor in accounting but I don't have that much experience. This spring I interned at a small boutique and currently I have an internship offer lined up for corporate finance at a...
Transition from Corporate Finance into Investment Banking
Hello Monkeys, this is my first time posting on this forum, however, I have been lurking for quite some time! I am almost 3 years out of college and have been working in a Treasury group for a Fortune 500 Healthcare company - I have, up until recently, been working in the Capital Markets/Foreign...
Corp Fin in NY vs. Micro-boutique M&A internship in Paris
I received two internship offers and I would gladly appreciate your thoughts on which one I should choose: 1) Internship in the corporate finance department of a French CAC40 company in New York 2) Internship as an M&A analyst in a no name micro-boutique (>10 people, specialised in 1 industry) in...
Feeling down about post-Big 4 options
I'm a Big 4 audit intern, just finishing up for the summer. Going into this, I was really pumped about my career prospects post-Big 4 (I know its kinda soon to be thinking of an exit strategy, but I'm playing the odds here). At my school, Big 4 audit is just about the best thing you can do, as we're...
Cities with the Best Cost of Living / Work Life Balance in Finance
I've come to the conclusion NYC is not for me. More power to all of you whose dream is working on the street, it's just not for me. Cost of living is too high. Hours are too long. Taxes are too high. Where in the country is the best balance between high salary and low cost of living in finance? I'm...
Difference between IB and independent advisors
So here's the situation... I have been offered a summer internship at a boutique independent corporate finance /capital markets advisory firm (as a sophomore). There was a M&I article about independent ECM advisors but that seemed very vague... It seems that their services are only "complimentary"...
Corporate Finance with PG&E
Hello all, I received an offer to be an entry level FA role with PG&E a F200 utility/energy company in San Francisco, starting after I graduate. The position will rotate me on different teams in the finance department until I'm assigned to one. I have a few questions that I hope you guys can answer....
Disney Corporate Finance Team
Does anyone have insight or experience with the Disney corporate finance Group? It sounds like they are primarily focused on credit underwriting and structuring the credit facilities used to finance acquisitions. See the description and link below:
Corporate Finance Analyst -- Hospitality/Leisure/Gaming Industry -- I need Insight
Hi Monkeys! Looking for some insight from people in corporate finance. Specifically, Hospitality/Leisure/Gaming company or something similar (Real Estate, etc.) however, I would appreciate any corp. finance backgrounds as well. I have upcoming interviews for a corporate finance analyst in an...
Fidelity Corporate Finance
Anyone know anything about the Fidelity corporate finance position? Pay, work flow, and exit ops? Is Fidelity a respected name enough to make the change to PE or VC even though it is corporate finance ?
Is banking the end all, be all?
Is IB the end all, be all? Say you go into corporate finance at a well respected firm, (think a top asset manager), will you have an opportunity later on to go into PE , VC or Corp. Dev.? Would an MBA be needed to make the switch? Looking for some advice if banking doesn't work out.
expectations vs reality and dreams in corporate finance
So I wanted to ask you guys a few questions regarding " corporate finance ". I don't want to narrow it down any more than that... What do you do? What did you expect to be doing? How is it different? Why did you get into it? Where do you expect to go? Where do you want to go? Pros and cons of your...
New Lenovo GFTP (it's an FLDP)
Lenovo is just starting an FLDP called GFTP (Global Finance Training Program) and only hiring 8 people. #1 PC maker, Rotational program offers rotations in Beijing and Hong Kong and Raleigh NC. Does this sound like a good opportunity?
Lie to Recruiters About the Salary at my Current Job?
I currently work as a mid-level corporate finance manager at a F500 and make $93k with no bonus. I know that I am vastly underpaid and the average pay for someone with my education/experience is about $130k with a 20% bonus, so I'm interested in making a move to another company. The problem I have...
Where to launch career for best exit to Corporate Finance (F500 type companies) - besides their own grad programs
Hi Everyone, Quick background: I'm in my last year of uni - majors in Finance from a Group of 8 Uni in Australia (Our more prestigious unis - although I think uni prestige here is a bit less important!). 6.67 GPA (7.0 scale). EC's: Founded our University Basketball Club, SAE (Society of Automotive...
Staying for promotion after getting another offer?
I have a corporate finance job lined up. I am also a few months out from my promotion. Let's say the corporation is willing to pay out the pro rata share of my bonus if I decide to jump ships now. Alternatively, I can also stay until after my promotion and bonus then jump ships. What would be the...
B4 CF
Hi all, I would like to ask something which I guess many of you will be able to answer: How difficult is it to transit from other line of service to the CF area within the B4? What do you think is the most important to have? Transferable skills, qualifications (CFA, Msc Fin, etc.), networking...?...
Financial career in FMCG
Hi guys, Not sure if i posted this in the right forum, i apologise if it's not the right one. Just wanted to know what kind of finance roles would be available in an FMCG firm, and how does it differ from say, a typical finance role in a bank or financial institution? I am currently applying for a...
New to WSO - hi everyone!
I'm a 4th year actuarial science student at Western looking to transition into corporate finance / I-banking. About me: Avid poker player and chess enthusiast. Love The Wire. Nice to meet you guys.
Corp Fin in Professional Services vs. Merchandise/Manufacturing
I've only ever worked for companies that deal with physical inventory, but recently got approached by a recruiter for a professional services firm (consulting, law firms, architects, etc...). How does working on the corp fin side of a professional services firm compare? It seems less interesting, as...
The lonely life of a young FLDP
Hi everyone, I am currently in a three year FLDP rotational program with a FT500 company. I will not mention the name of the company for obvious reasons. I am in my first year rotation right now. So far, it is just like what everyone said. The benefits of this program are great, and you're...
The Best Corporate Finance Text
Could anyone recommend the best corporate finance Textbook to buy? I've noticed there are numerous corporate finance textbooks that universities use. I only want to buy one or two of them that is considered the best and use it as a reference book....
Boutique Bank or Financial Analyst of FP&A at a prominent Tech Firm?
For the Tech Firm, think along the lines of Twitter, FB, LinkedIn, etc, the big and popular tech ones. The bank is a tech boutique bank, deal flow is okay or average (def not the biggest ones you hear on WSJ, usually $
Equity Research BB vs Corporate Finance Boutique
I work for a Big 4 firm in London within audit and valuations and I am coming up to qualification. From speaking to recruiters it seems that my ACA is valued by tier 1 IBs and elite boutiques only within ER roles. For a shot at BB or elite boutique IB I need some kind of M&A experience, which I...
Full Time Offer Decision Advice Requested: GM Finance, IBM Business Analytics Consulting, Bloomberg Financial Sales
So I have offers from GM Finance/IBM CBD Business Analytics Consulting/ Bloomberg Financial Sales & Analytics Goals: I have a pretty low UG GPA and I eventually hope to go to B school so I'm looking for a strong company where I can learn a lot and develop a solid foundation with good opportunities....
GM Corporate Finance Entry Level
I'm a senior finishing up UG and I recently interviewed for GM's TRACK Finance program which is a rotational leadership focused finance program. The program has structured rotations and gives you visibility and access to senior management. After my superday I was notified that I did not score high...
Marijuana startups in Colorado, etc
I was wondering what are some marijuana companies in states where the prohibition is gone worth looking at for work? I feel like this could be the new tech. Even these companies need accountants, analysts, and possibly soon traders (once weed is traded on the NYMEX).
Is the competition for banking artificially inflated?
Everyone's input is welcome, but I'd really like to hear from veterans in this post--those above age 30 who have fully developed careers and lives.
How to move from corporate finance to audit
Hi everyone. I am currently going through ACA training in the UK with a corporate finance company. I am not involved in corporate finance though, just in the finance department, which is kind of like management accounting only with a bit of taxation :P Anyway, I was wondering if anybody had any idea...
Corporate Finance Internship Questions
I am currently a junior in college majoring in Finance and Economics at a very small non-target school. Because of the size and lack of name recognition of my school, I have my work cut out for me when it comes to networking and trying to land an internship next summer. I am interested in Corp. Fin....
Corporate Finance to Corporate Development/Strategy Role Long Term
I'm new to WSO and have enjoyed reading through all the forums. They've been a big help for me in defining my career goals. I am currently in the process of applying to Top 15 business schools. Career wise I am very interested in working in corporate finance at a biotech/big pharma company Post-MBA,...
Pros/Cons of working in F500 Corporate Finance?
I will be working at a F50 company as a finance analyst intern over the summer and I was wondering what all the pros and cons of wiring in corporate finance were. So far I have: Pros: - Work/Life balance is amazing Cons: - Nature of work can be unsexy Any input is greatly suggested
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