Is the jump from senior accountant -> senior financial analyst a tough transition? I feel I have perfect capabilities but I’m in the dark about what FP&A entails. I know the basics (forecasting, planning, analysis, etc). Just curious as to what qualities a successful candidate should have. I’m extremely curious and genuinely can’t wait to learn.

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How do you have perfect capabilities if you don't know what FP&A entails...?

Talk to the FP&A team about the job responsibilities, network, and be first in line when a role opens up. A friend of mine at my current company recently went from accounting manager >> FP&A manager. To be fair, their FP&A role is more dependent on accounting than mine, so the switch was not terribly difficult.

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Ok maybe not perfect lol. But I’m great with excel, have the accounting knowledge, and I’m a great people person. Hoping the change isn’t too hard

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