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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...
Update to a Previous Thread - What do you guys think?
I posted over 2 years ago about a job opportunity I was considering and how it would impact my chances of getting into top MBA programs. Well, I ended up being offered the position nearly a year after that post (long story). Here's the previous post:...
Do FP&A job titles matter?
Hi everyone,
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 $
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Transitioning from FP&A to M&A
For the past seven years I've worked in FP&A but have come to realize that this isn't the career path for me. Rather, I have decided that I want to transition to M&A , whether it be in-house or with a bank. My question -- and I haven't been able to find much information on this -- is if such a...
Leaving Big 4 for Insurance Finance Rotation
Hi all, I'm currently at a Big 4 ( PwC , Deloitte ) and shockingly hate it. I've recently been offered a opportunity to join a Finance rotation at a large insurance company (sub of a F500). I've heard the insurance industry is not one that is good but I'd like to get into a finance rotation. To be...
Controllers = FP&A???
The title pretty much speaks for itself. Let's take the example of MS/ GS . Where is their FP&A function? Is it the Controllers division? I am researching some companies, and they don't seem to have FP&A functions listed explicitly - they have Controllers, Audit, Tax and Treasury. So where does FP&A...
FP&A People, what industry are you in?
And how do you like it? I have solid FP&A experience ranging through 3 totally different industries. I'm mostly likely not going to stay in the one I'm in. So what are you in and how do you like it?
Corporate Development/FP&A to Equity Research
So, I'm looking to move into equity research , specifically as part of a healthcare group. A Corp Dev/FP&A analyst role with a healthcare company has been recommended to me by a recruiter. I understand that FP&A can give you a lot of experience in accounting, but how relevant would this be to ER ?...
F500 Senior Financial Analyst looking to break into Investment Management
Currently work as a senior FP&A analyst at a well respected F500 and looking to break into the investment management world, ideally as a research analyst at a large AM firm. Please be as open and harsh as possible.
FP&A / COO Finance Strat / Treasury Finance?
Hello WSO , I am currently on a rotation programme within a BB with two one-year placements in various internal finance positions. I am coming to the end of my first one (product control, thank goodness it's over) and wondered what people thought would be the best choice for the next rotation. The...
Big 4 => Strategic Finance/FP&A Role Possible?
Hi, I was wondering if anyone knows how possible it is to move from audit at Big 4 in a major city to an FP&A or "strategic finance" type of job within a company after working 4-5 years and getting a manager's designation. When I say strategic finance, I'm not just talking about corporate...
Opinion on post MBA FLDP's for Corp. Finance/FP&A??
I'm going to be starting in Big 4 audit later this year, and already know that hardcore accounting, let alone auditing, is not the end game for me. I simply want the accounting bootcamp and name on my resume. Instead, I want to move into corporate FP&A, with plans to work up to Director/VP level,...
What's more important? Company or position?
I’ve been working at a Fortune 500 company now for almost six months. It’s a successful, highly profitable, high-growth company with a very strong domestic and international brand. I like working there, I like telling people that I work there, and I’m proud of being a part of the success story...
Where can I go from FP&A role at tech company? (exit opps)
I have a job doing financial planning and analysis (FP&A) at a (mature and midsize) tech company when I graduate. I don't want to get too specific about what they do. What kind of exit opps are there? I want to get into something sexier than FP&A, although I'm not sure how bad FP&A is. Since I go to...
Anyone ever heard of a F500 paying for the CFA® ?
I work in FP&A for a F500 and am planning to take level 1 of the CFA next June. I'm contemplating whether or not I should ask my boss if the company will cover the fees, because it may send a message that I'm planning to leave the company since the CFA isn't directly related to corporate finance...
Lifestyle in Asset Management?
Undergrad in Finance with Non-target MBA & 5 years industry experience. Considering taking level I of CFA next June to help with a transition from corporate finance/FP&A to Asset Management. I definitely want to make the career change but am hoping to understand how big of a lifestyle change I'm...
Looking for FP&A roles, How to Contact Firms
Hi, So I am trying to find more FP&A positions to apply for and I was wondering what the best way to go about finding contacts for these roles is. One person said that it's better to connect with recruiters at the firm rather than financial analysts currently working there on Linkedin. The problem...
Corporate FP&A vs. Division FP&A
I've got two job offers in hand. 1. Mid-sized pharma firm (growth history), product development (division) FP&A team. 2. Fortune 50 tech (mature), Corporate FP&A. I have 1 year of accounting/finance experience. Offer is low 60s+bonus for both. My big question: What are some of the major differences...
Non-Target Looking to Break Into FP&A at Large Firm
Hi all (note: tl;dr version at bottom), So basically, I'm a recent grad who wants to work in FP&A and I am looking for advice about what my next steps should be given that my ultimate goal is to work in FP&A for a large firm. Right now, I have a job as a financial analyst for a small company, which...
How Important is the CPA for an FP&A Analyst Role?
How important is the CPA designation for roles in FP&A at a F500? Currently staffed at a major retail client (think Gap/Levi's/Abercrombie) and am truly interested in working in FP&A. I feel that the FP&A track is well designed to one day position me for C-Level roles at a F500. Obviously my head is...
F&PA - trade floor
Hello all, I've been working for a fortune 5 oil company for the past 17 months or so (started right out of college). I have worked in Treasury the entire time as a commercial credit analyst, supporting our NGL commercial group. I will soon start an F&PA Fuel Oil Analyst role on the trade floor in a...
F&PA job on the trade floor
Hello all, I've been working for a fortune 5 oil company for the past 17 months or so (started right out of college). I have worked in Treasury the entire time as a commercial credit analyst, supporting our NGL commercial group. I will soon start an F&PA Fuel Oil Analyst role on the trade floor in a...
Job Change Suggestions
I've been working at a hedge fund for ~5 years now primarily in an FP&A type of role. There's not much in terms of growth opportunities, so it's time to figure out my next steps. I'm not an accountant and don't want to be one. My plan was to look for business school to get into investment banking....
URGENT Swag needs corp fin/budgeting help!!!
PLEASE PM me or post here any learning materials, crash courses, etc. you know of that teach budgeting and FP&A that could help get me through a corp fin analyst interview with only 1 day to prep (was just sprung on me). It’s been forever since I took basic budgeting and FP&A in managerial...
Choose Offers
I think I have an answer to this question, but I just want to ask the WSO community as a 'sanity check', I have two offers in hand: 1. 3 month Internship w/ NYC mezz debt fund - will not convert to FT opportunity 2. F500 FP&A @ a divisional HQ - FT My end goal is within 0-1 yrs enter an MSF program...
FP&A or CFO Solution Services
Someone out there who can help me understand the FP&A and CFO solutions services career and growth prospectus? Cheers.
Big4 Auditor to moving to corporate development/finance/strategy role in industry
I am currently at a Big 4 working in audit based in the UK. When in college I had an offer after an internship from a 2nd Tier IB in corporate finance . I enjoyed the work, disliked the highly unpredictable long hours and got good performance reviews. In the end I decided to get my ACA because long...
Corp Fin Brand Name (SBs for good posts!)
I'm thinking of making a career transition, and WSO has always given me good advice. I'm willing to bust out the Silver Bananas for your help! I am am a corporate finance analyst (FP&A) at a large software company that you HAVE heard of, but is not really on the cutting edge. Think: Intuit Adobe...
Fp&a Associate for a PE port. co to a PE fund Associate
I want to know of what ways you guys think one could leverage an FP&A Associate role for a PE portfolio company into a role at a PE fund. Have you known someone to take this route? Any info on this would be appreciated as I have just been extended such a position.
Associate position at a small REPE firm focusing on agriculture
Agriculture focused PE fund exit opps after a two year Pre-MBA stint at such a fund? Thanks
Made it to second round, but...
So I have a second round interview in a few days for a Financial Analyst position (FP&A), but the job posting is already taken down on the corporate website. Does that generally mean they offered it to someone else already? Bad sign? or should I not think anything of it?
Jump to F100 company? - SBs for good answers
I was approached by a Fortune 100 recruiter today for an internal finance role. I'm trying to maximize my chances of getting into a top business school in a few years and was hoping for some advice.... I am currently a financial analyst (FP&A) at a relatively well known software company. Thing is,...
Leave job before school?
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HELP: If/when should I jump to IB?
i'm 2 years out of non-target undergrad and looking to lateral into IB . currently working in a corporate FP&A role at a top tier software company, before that i was worked at a tiny muni-bond shop for 9 months before getting laid off. wondering if i should start networking NOW or just wait another...
Thoughts on the job posting?
Does this read like an FP&A role? It is for a big global company with over $40B in sales but division is only about $4B. Thoughts on job growth prospects from this role? Note, I have an MBA , but no CPA . I have some good finance experience (not direct FP&A, but strategic decision making type...
Middle Business FP&A to F500 FP&A?
Hello, I've worked towards and finally obtained a Financial Analyst job with a medium sized company (>$1,000,000,000 in revenue). I work at an operations site with the following responsibilities: *Organize/responsible for two Budget/Operating plans (one >$100 million in revenue on site and another...
Thoughts on Two Opportunities
First, a limited background: Graduating UG next month, non-target school, second-tier U.S. financial city, embarrassing GPA... 1) Work in my current city for a serial-entrepreneur (HBS grad) with high responsibility and visibility. Supposedly starting two entities and selling another in the future....
Financial Planing & Analysis vs. Corporate Development
From what I understand, corporate development is more focused on m&a while fp&a deals more with internal stuff. Could someone elaborate on their differences? And how much is fp&a like your run-of-the-mill accounting job (i.e. how does it compare to working at a big4)? thanks.
Boutique Capital Markets vs. Mid-sized Corp. Finance for the summer
I'm a college junior in the process of weighing my summer offers, and it's come down to 1) A boutique (150 employees) investment bank. I would be working with the Capital Markets Group , mostly pitching and executing the capmarkets functions for s&p500 companies. 2) A mid-sized (4,000 employees)...
Corporate finance jobs: treasury vs FP&A?
Hi there, Which of these two positions with Fortune 500 can provide more opportunities, if I want to move to IB (mm, boutique etc.) / PE or valuation after couple years. treasury analyst vs fp&a analyst. Both are entry level positions. job descriptions for both positions are typical of similar...
FP&A Manager Salary and Positions
Hi, I'm thinking about pursuing a career in corporate FP&A and I was wondering what senior positions FP&A may lead to at the company. People on WSO like to shit on this stuff because it's not as high-profile and more vanilla than i-banking/consulting, but for those that are good and successfully...
FP&A B-school chances?
All, i am an entry-level analyst at a large Silicon Valley technology firm (our products are a household name) in the Financial Planning and Analysis group. i'm from a non-target public university (top 10) with a decent gpa. anyone on this forum with an FP&A background make it into a top 15 MBA...
Analyst Recruitment after Graduation
I’ve look through this board a lot and appreciate all the advice on here. I went through full-time on-campus recruiting last fall at a semi-target, made it to some IB final rounds and think I was close to making it all the way but didn’t end up getting a full-time investment banking offer. I...
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