Jobs in Finance

When applying for jobs, I usually try to look up the recruiter on LinkedIn and request to connect/introduce myself there. Are there any other recommendations on how to make myself standout with my app… more

So frustrating, I keep seeing job ads for Temp contracts like maternity cover but then the filter on their job as is set to permanent!
So even if I put in all the filters to only show permanent jobs and not… more

I have 9 YOE in Portfolio and Business Valuation / Financial Advisory. Not sure how much growth is there in my company. Somehow it is getting increasingly difficult to switch to another firm (since most roles are… more

Do you ever get bored of doing the same things every month? I feel like I should, but it’s gotten so easy I feel like I can just coast. I hope I’m not getting complacent.

How important is having a CPA at different stages of your career? It felt critical early on, but later roles seemed to care more about leadership and decision-making.

Is the beginning of the year a good time to start looking for a new role outside your company ?🙋⁉️🧐

How do you all prepare for online interviews?
I find in person ones so much easier than online personally , so really get anxious for online ones

I’ve always hated the “New Year, New You” pressure, but this time, I’m actually thinking about a total reset. I’ve been in the same role for three years, same salary, same frustrations. The holidays h… more

My New Year’s resolution? Stop applying to jobs I don’t actually want, just because they’re available. I spent way too much time this year chasing roles that sounded good on paper but made me dread th… more

What’s a normal procedure for sick pay? As I was off for a week in December with a doctor’s sick note, and I’ve just seen now that I did not get paid for it!

How do you decide when it’s time to move from accounting into a broader role like finance, strategy, or operations? I’ve seen people wait too long because they felt “not ready.”

Is it possible to make $100K+ in finance with only 4 years of experience? When I was fresh out of college, I had a goal to make six figures by age 25, but I think I might have been too ambitious.

Would love to hear everyone’s plans for holidays / how you are planning on taking your PTO this year!
Personally, my boyfriend and I are going to Vietnam in May, and I may also go skiing in France th… more

Okay new year gives me the dreaded feeling of knowing I should ask for a raise soon. It’s been 18 months since I last asked for one.
Any tips on how to approach it? I absolutely hate having the chat!

For those that work at private companies, is quarter end as hectic for you as it is at a lot of public companies? Since you don’t need to prep financials in the same way, I’m wondering if it’s differe… more

I’m exploring a move from entrepreneurship back into the workforce and would value some perspective. Pre-entrepreneurship, my background was in logistics and supply chain. I later built and scaled ser… more

Happy New Year everyone!
Is anyone setting any goals for this year?

I’m technically off this week, but my brain won’t quit. I keep checking job boards, worrying about January layoffs, updating my LinkedIn… and wondering if I should be doing more or doing less. I want … more

When Elon said 2026 is going to be a banger do you think in a good or bad way? Markets were ripping today, crypto is recovering losses - is this a sign of better things to come or more false hope? And… more

2026 is here and my wage has barely moved since 2023. I'm still grateful I have a job but something has got to give. I really want to start generating some serious side income this year. What are … more

Happy New Year! On a scale of 1–10, how confident do you feel about the job market heading into 2026? Personally, I feel pretty good about it, but there are definitely mixed signals. Some companies ar… more

How have you gone about finding a mentor at work? I’m looking for someone (besides my manager) who can give me advice on how to develop and what aspects of work I need to improve on for long term grow… more

I work in Corporate Finance at a Payments solutions company. Have been in it for 4 years. I am currently working on IO. Can anyone help me understand what does my career and salary growth look like Co… more

Back to work tomorrow! I’m looking forward to seeing my coworkers and getting down to business! I’m feeling optimistic about my development in 2026. I hope others are feeling good!

Happy New Year 2026! Wishing everyone a healthy and steady year ahead with meaningful work and great opportunities. May 2026 bring progress you can feel proud of both in your careers and in life outsi… more

Is anyone familiar with severance procedure ? My spouse had their last day yesterday after being laid off and was supposed to receive 4 months worth of pay as severance. They were expecting a lump sum… more

Happy New Year all! With the news cycle focused on the Minnesota fraud it has me wondering. Have you personally witnessed fraud at your company? We had a situation last year where we busted a fraudste… more

If you could design the “perfect” finance role, what would it include? For me: real P&L ownership and exposure to decision-makers.

What’s the etiquette surrounding timeliness for virtual interviews. I know with in-person it’s good to show up 5-10 minutes early. However with a zoom call I feel so awkward being early knowing that t… more

Any New Year’s resolutions career-wise? In 2026 I’d like to start working on a designation.

Do you have any fun plans for New Year’s Eve? We were planning to go to a nearby hill to watch fireworks, but it looks like rain might mess that up. I’m a little bummed. There’s something about firewo… more

What’s your take on remote vs in-office finance roles? I’ve seen early-career folks struggle more remotely, even though flexibility is great.

I used to see the last week of December as a dead zone for job hunting, but this year, I’m actually doubling down. My inbox is quieter, everyone’s OOO, and weirdly? That’s helping me focus. I’ve updat… more

Despite working in Finance I didnt make the best financial decisions this year and I'm feeling discouraged going into the new year. How do you shake off the dust of bad decisions and move forward?

How are your end of year bonuses looking? Thought mine was going to be above average, but turns out it is below. Apparently Q4 performance was crap…

How has this year been for everyone? For me, it has been a mix of growth and fatigue. I pushed myself out of my comfort zone, took on more responsibility than I ever had before, and definitely had mom… more

What skills actually accelerated your finance career the most? I expected technical depth — turns out communication and judgment mattered way more.

There’s this weird tension between being polished and being authentic. I’ve had mentors tell me to be myself, but then ding me for not fitting the mold. How do you decide when to conform and when to p… more

Everyone keeps talking about setting goals and resolutions for the new year. I always enjoy the self reflection aspect of goals but sometimes I don't like to set a time frame. Rather, I make a not… more

Nothing like coming back from break to close up the books for the year! Honestly, I kind of like jumping right back in and being busy. It helps rip the bandaid off.