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Wall Street Prep vs Udemy: Financial Modeling Certification on Resume
Hello everyone, I’m someone who is 2.5 yrs out of college that has been working in Digital Marketing. My degree & interests lie in Finance however, and I’m preparing to apply to Corporate Finance/FP&A roles across startups and F500 companies. Sometimes these roles look for someone with...
The most laid back Corporate jobs for those of us without C-suite aspirations?
Let's use this thread to discuss roles that offer amazing work/life balance and limited stress (i.e. not FP&A, development, etc.). It doesn't even necessarily need to be finance-specific as there are dozens of little-known roles out there that someone with a finance or analytical mindset can do...
FP&A or similar roles for startups/growth stage?
Are there typically roles that focus on managing the growth through financial analysis, dashboards, investor relations, fundraising, and similar strategic activities? I mainly see controller or CFO, and maybe outsourced book keeping in small companies, but wasn't sure if there was something I'm...
More enjoyable: FP&A vs. Treasury
Anyone have experience in one or both that can chime in? Currently in FP&A now and it feels like a churn and a grind relatively often. Thinking treasury might be a more enjoyable next step with a still fairly decent career path. Thoughts?
Jumping to FP&A from corporate banking? What am I worth?
25 years old, moving 800 miles to join an FP&A team after two years in corporate banking. They called me on Friday to tell me an offer would be forthcoming but we haven't discussed salary yet. Just so you all know, I am coming from the midwest -- my base is 70k + about 12k bonus. I know these are...
How to forecast headcount expenses by department?
If the goal is to reduce total expenses of the company, how to go about forecasting headcount? What data is required? What assumptions should I make?
FP&A to Corp Strat (w/M&A consulting background)
Looking to get advice: I'm considering an FP&A job offer at a mid-level tech company after 3.5 years in consulting, primarily in M&A consulting (post-merger integration, operational due diligence, operational separation, etc), but ultimately want to go into a traditional Corporate Strategy. I know...
What are some of the cushier roles in Corporate ($125-150K/year and ~45 hours/week average)?
what types of roles are good/what should you shoot for if you are being honest with yourself and really only care for a middle-class lifestyle and value time >> money?
Difference between (Senior) Finance Business Partner vs FP&A Manager?
Sometimes on specific projects the Head of a Product Line/Project will loop in a Finance Business Partner for some support but i've never hard much interaction with them. What are the main differences in your organization between these 2? With FP&A Managers presumably they then go on to become...
Senior at semi-target deciding between job offers?
I am a senior at a semi-target with a few options: -FP&A at a F500 Tech company (not FANG...but still very recognizable and respected) (I interned here previously and got the return offer) -FMAP at two of these BB (JPM/ BoA /Deutsche/Citi) * Location of FP&A w/ tech company is great. Pay is a little...
How can I possibly break into Equity Research?
Hello people my first post ever in wso! My current situation: I am a recent graduate with an accounting major from a semi-target school. My school has a very top accounting program but it's only a semi-target. Currently, I am in NY trying to seek a job opportunity to begin my career. My GPA is 3.41,...
FP&A Manager to Corp Dev or Strategic Finance Role?
I have about 5 years experience, I left big 4 audit as a senior and I'm now the FP&A manager at a small (~30-50M rev), fast growing company. I would love to move into corporate development, but I lack the M&A experience that will likely be a barrier to entry. It's not necessarily the M&A that...
Am I underpaid (FP&A)?
Hey all, I feel as though there's the chance I'm underpaid in comparison to my peers. Thus, I would appreciate WSO's feedback on the matter. To summarize at a high level: High(est) COL Region 7 years total experience 5 years total "finance" experience: 3 years BB middle office ops (past), 2 years...
FP&A Possibilities after undergrad
Hey all, I am a rising junior at a target school 3.7 GPA hoping to get into FP&A after undergrad. I am currently doing a double major in Finance and MIS, however, I've been thinking about doing Finance/Accounting rather than Finance/MIS due to the nature of FP&A. Can any one with prior experience...
Jobs that aren't tied so closely to month and quarter-end?
sick of the accruals, the reforecasts and the budgeting season what else is out there, that harnesses similar skills as FP&A or corporate finance but isn't tied to a cycle
Which job offer to choose to get into top MBA?
So as the title says, I have two offers on the table which I need to decide between soon. Assuming all my other metrics are top-notch, which of the two jobs below likely offers me the smoother path into a top 10 MBA program (to be followed up with a job in MBB or internal Corp Strategy or Corp...
Treasury?
hey all - anyone here in (or have done a stint in) treasury? i am curious as to the day-to-day, potential for upward mobility and overall job satisfaction (stress, work/life, pay, etc.). i'm sure we have a handful of people here that have done it or have experience with it - so i look forward to...
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.
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.
Career opportunities available abroad for Indian Analyst working in FP&A domain in an Indian Tech Firm
I am currently an MBA Finance student from India's one of the top 10 B-Schools (JBIMS). I will be joining an Indian Tech Company as an Associate Manager in Financial Planning, Analysis and Strategy role. What are my exit options in India and abroad as well? And what would be the general growth which...
Analytics or FP&A best way into Strategy/dev function?
Hello all, current I work at a F250 manufacturing firm, and am technically in the accounting group but have recently been working on heavy analytics projects. (building applications in Qlikview, similar to Tableau) My ultimate goal is to network my way into the strategy group, currently my Business...
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.
Relocating to San Diego, CA from India and looking to work in FP&A / accounting.
Hi All, I am a FP&A (financial planning & analysis) professional based in India currently. I will be relocating to the US post wedding and eligible to work, seeking opportunities in FP&A / related fields post the paper-work is sorted out which I expect to be end of 2017. In that time, I was hoping...
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.
2 offers: which one to take?
Big 4 senior here, and have been looking to make a transition into an fp&a role. I've gotten two offers so far, and looking for some opinions on which one to take. Comp is similar between them, so not as much of a factor. Offer 1) Financial Analyst role at a midsize (just over half a billion in...
What kind of exit ops are there from internal ERM at a F100?
Hey guys, I'm wondering what the exit ops are like (if any) from internal ERM at a F100? -For the last 15 months I've been doing FP&A at a F100 as my first job out of college -Now I have two offers on the table, a senior analyst in FP&A at a new company, or internal ERM at my current company Let's...
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...
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...
MS Accounting worth it for continued advancement mid to senior level FP&A?
Quick background: I worked in middle market investment banking as an analyst -> associate after a undergrad finance major (I have no MBA). After that, for a lifestyle change I moved to corp dev roles at public companies and sponsor backed companies. Due to an M&A slowdown at my current company,...
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;...
Senior Auditor to staff FP&A?
I have been with big 4 as an auditor for 3 years. Being a senior audit now, I'm seriously considering going to the industry, as I don't plan to stay in public accounting in the long run. I'm particularly interested in corporate FP&A roles and applied for a few positions. Ideally, i would like a Sr....
Sr. Financial Analyst Interview Help
I’m a senior auditor at big 4 and I’m seeking corporate PF&A opportunities. I just got an interview opportunity with a software company for Sr. financial analyst position. The job description says “Expertise in budgeting, forecasting, analyzing, and managing opex and capex”. But, you know,...
Career path and development
Hi All, Quick question to get your sense on next steps from a career development standpoint. I'm post-MBA and have been working with the same organization for about 5 years now. I started on the operational side, but after two years jumped over to a corporate finance role. Over the past three years,...
JPMC Operations vs FP&A Small Cap Biotech
Need some advice/opinions from my fellow monkeys; I currently have 2 job offers to decide between. The first is as an Operations Analyst with JP Morgan Chase in a 2 year rotational program, the second is a FP&A role with a Small Cap (but fast growing) biotech company. The pay is almost identical, so...
Best path to becoming a Sr. FP&A Analyst?
Let's say you're in college majoring in accounting. What internships/entry-level jobs/skills/credentials, etc. would you pursue to finally land a Sr. Financial Analyst (FP&A) role?
Moving from FP&A
Currently I've really been feeling like I should try to change my career path. I'm nearly 24 and almost done with my first year in an FP&A role for the Asset Management division of a F500 company. I have a finance degree with an average GPA from a non-target, and I'm currently doing my part-time MBA...
Certified Corporate Financial Planning & Analysis Professional
Fairly new certification. I think started in 2013. Any thoughts? Anyone heard of it? Is it worth it? I currently work in FP&A. I have about 3 years experience, but plan to stay in FP&A and hopefully move into a management role. Thinking this might help with increased knowledge and possible promotion...
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...
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?
Best college major for FP&A?
What's the best college major if I eventually want to get a T10 part-time MBA and work in F500 FP&A? Out of all other business majors, I'm interested in MIS the most, but I'm not sure if it would be useful for FP&A. Any suggestions?
FP&A for Corporate Functions?
Hi all, I am trying to help figure out some information for a friend in a job he is interviewing for. It is essentially an "FP&A" role at a F500 company. However, this FP&A role doesn't work with any of the product or project lines, it just does FP&A for corporate functions like HR/IT department and...
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...
Would an MBA help in switching from IT to FP&A
Let's say you have a BS in MIS and work in a call center/help desk type role. You want to switch out of IT, get an MBA from a top 20 school, and work as a Financial Analyst or Sr. Financial Analyst (FP&A) at a F500. Is that possible?
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...
New gig FP&A - What should I know before I start? + potential paths
Hello Monkeys, I just landed a FP&A gig with a F10 company. My background is not in Finance nor Accounting, so I'd like to ask you guys what do you recommend I do before I start? Should I brush up on any skills or they'll give me everything (assume that's the norm)? Also, what is the normal path...
Where would you start in building out an FP&A and Strategy team?
Hi all, I’ve recently started as a Sr. Financial Analyst reporting to the CFO of a global business unit, which does $300M in sales. At the moment it’s just me and the CFO. He is also fairly new to the role (previously Controller in another BU). I have the opportunity to build out the previously...
I'm so confused... I want to go from the FP&A team to Accounting team?!
Based on my entire time at uni and now with a few months under my belt working as a FA in an FP&A team, it's safe to say someone in finance that wants to transition to accounting is rare... I wanted to ask the forum... does my logic make sense? and am I justified? TBH, I'll preface by stating I'm...
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