I need help getting over the hump on my career growth. Been stuck as a Senior Finance Analyst or equivalent for awhile.

12 years of experience. MBA from local state school. CMA (Certified Management.

Experiences continued below. Overall social and easy to get along with, don't mind getting hands dirty to help on projects, even outside my direct work responsibilities. I know my early experiences included lateral moves, which in my mind was to try and experience different business areas.

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2012 - 2014: Rotational Finance Analyst at Bank
2014 - 2016: Senior Procurement Analyst (Same Bank)
2016 - 2018: Sr Revenue Growth Management Analyst (Switched to CPG Company):
2018 - 2020: Sr Analyst FP&A (Same CPG Company)
2020 - 2022: Sr Analyst FP&A (Different CPG Company)
2022 - Present: Sr Analyst FP&A (Different Manufacturing Company)

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Impressive!

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also typo, not sure how to edit my original post. CMA = Certified Management Accountant

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This is an impressive profile. I wish I can boast of this .

thank you for the feedback. while reflecting, I am pretty sure I can't settle for another lateral move. Either I get a step up here to manager FP&A, or try to achieve landing a similar role elsewhere.

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I feel as though someone who has a CMA but no MBA and similar aspirations, that I also want a promotion to Manager, FP&A lol. I have 5 years experience. 3.5 at prior company and 1.5 at current. Made it to Finance Manager at old company, but the pay and culture was lackluster. Current company is excellent, however I feel I am severely overpaid for my role, but underpaid for my output and experience.

Have you had any conversations with your manager about potentially working on getting promoted. It certainly doesn’t hurt to ask. Worst that happens is they say no, but provide some kind of guidance to help.

You should be able, with the right kind of networking, resume and interview skills to be able to make it to Manager, FP&A. Happy to chat further. Feel free to DM me

Thanks SA1, update here, boss aluded to manager promotion this summer. No gaurentees, but looking bright. In the mean time still going to update resume and networking, while finishing off remaining months strong. Will see what happens. thanks again.

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