I’m currently planning my next career move by the end of next year and I would love to seek views of others ahead of me in their careers. Currently in Big4 accounting advisory. Next Career path I’m considering is the route to CFO which I believe would start from Finance Controller position.

For people who has walked this path, how did you go about it? Did you get to have an executive Head hunter who guided you through this path or was it via visibility on LinkedIn or any other thing you did?

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An executive search firm are interested in placing people in roles. Some are good sounding boards but they are not mentors which is what you are probably seeking. I work with a lot of senior finance guys and gals and the most common things they have are experience in controlling, FP&A and M&A. Do roles that allow you demonstrate companies improving profitability and enterprise value and eventually you have a shot at making CFO.

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Thanks for your insight.
Considering my experience, it seems reasonable to actively pursue secondment opportunities that would allow me have experience in “roles that allow me demonstrate companies improving profitability and enterprise value”.

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You’d be shocked at how many FTSE100 CFOs are not chartered accountants.

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