What’s a typical career growth route for an FP&A analyst? And outside of Business Partnering and Excel skill sets what else is needed to move up the ladder?

I know this question is somewhat vague and broad but I’ll soon be joining a Banking & Finance team (in BigLaw) as a junior associate. I’d be grateful for any tips on how to thrive in this role. What characteristics make a good junior transactional lawyer?

I am in the process of finishing up my MBA but considering also getting my SPHR or PHR cert. Is it even worth it or a waste of time and money?

Hi all, I am a structural engineer looking to pivot to management consulting. I have a PhD in civil engineering and am a licensed PE. Currently I am not finding my profession fulfilling due to many barriers for progress. I have a strong statistics background and am looking to switch to a fast paced career in management consulting. Does anyone have any advice on the optimal way to pivot careers? Am I too late to switch? Should I get a career coach?

Currently in ibanking as an associate and want to see if I can make the move to PE. Is the CAIA viewed favorably at all?

What do you want out of your accounting career? Obviously money is a huge motivator, but is there anything else you want accomplish, build, complete?

To those involved with business development and sales, how has your network helped you in achieving sales targets? And in this case network means your black people network.

Starting off my career as a tech adjacent generalist (strategy, project management, etc). I doubt I'll ever be a software developer or something, but I want my long term career path to remain very closely tied to tech. Anyone have tips on what I should be doing now in light of that? Nothing crazy specific, just what should I keep in mind early on?

All else equal, is it easier to become direct admit PP rather than promoted to that role from SM or MD? Seems less obstacles. Thoughts?

Are the exit opportunities better in Internal Audit/Business Process than IT Audit? All I hear is how awful IT Audit is but don’t hear as much complaining from the business side

Interested in becoming a Google cloud product manager. Here are my observations on the experience you will need to be considered.

Here are my observations about the skills and experiences that PMs have and how people are joining that group.

They are all technical. All of them could easily be very technical cloud consultants or cloud engineers.
Tl/Dr. If you couldn't get hired as a cloud engineer or cloud consultant - you probably can't become a PM

I’m an analyst & have been working towards associate – I was recently offered an associate role on a different team, but simultaneously am feeling burned out and thinking of leaving the firm within the next 6-8 months to work at a smaller company. I want to accept the associate role for my own professional development and growth. Tips on leaving a role after 6 months without burning bridges? Is that possible? I feel somewhat guilty about leaving my team, but know I have to prioritize my career

Those who have moved from development into SE, do you have a desire to move into full sales or are you happy with SE and the career path it provides?

I'm considering hiring someone who may be required to have a series 65. How long should it take someone who is (a) smart & (b) no industry knowledge to study and pass?

Has anybody made the jump from agency to Microsoft? Job is in Digital Production working w/ the Cloud/AI team. $ is on par. Requires leaving a full time role (rather quickly) for a 18mo contract. 🤔

In a serious relationship for the first time since starting with the firm. Advice on how to balance career and personal life? I promote to manager this fall and want to succeed in both realms

Can anyone help me understand what c9 grade means in NatWest job grade? what are next two grades after c9?

Hello Guys ,
Which companies pays high for SAP ABAP consultants ?
And what should be roadmap to get into such companies ?


Like to get into faang or big companies (which gives higher payscale) we should expert in DS and Algo ...
So which are big companies for SAP abap and what skills they required ...

Plz guide anyone
Thanks in advance 😊

Any recommendations for next steps or areas to grow for a partner success manager? Recommendations on industries to look at?

How do one get a referral for a position in FAANG within data science? Sweden, Europe.

Hey guys! I just received luckily enough two offer from two big companies: one as a Senior UX in SAP Concur and another one at Microsoft as a Designer II in Microsoft Teams. The role matters until a certain point to me. What does it matter is career and learning perspectives. Do you have any previous experience with one of the two companies? All feedback or comment is very much appreciated, thank you!

Hey, so I’m going to my first 3% conference. I heard it’s usually white feminism x 100. But I was wondering what I should expect? Has anyone been.

What is CBO TTH drive recruitment in TCS?

To NYC members: Anyone here planning on sitting for FAR in December or January and would like to join a weekly (or biweekly) study group on the UES?

how in the world are people passing REG?? i just got to R4 and i feel like i legitimately know nothing like I’m doing quite horribly on all MCQs so far

Hi folks, looking for 11 likes to unlock DM, please help me out, thanks

I’m having trouble finding resources on operational due diligence - I’m trying to study for an interview and can’t seem to find a lot of good things online about it. Any advice / leads?

I work part time for a startup for equity and am attending an event on behalf of the startup. I’ve only been here a few months and asked multiple times to have a prep meeting with my boss. He instead sent me a 15 page document outlining 40 questions I should be able to answer the day before the event.
I’m so incredibly stressed as I don’t want to show up unprepared and make myself look bad. Idk how to make light of this situation at this point

What resources would you recommend to find a full time nanny in Houston? Any specific websites, services, groups or places that have worked for you in the past?

Looking to make a move to the UK - - any recommendations for top headhunters for exits? Most of my contacts are us

Any recommended resume writing services? Especially in insurance industry

Could you help on TCS UK Onsite salary for C3A. Do we get part of indian salary also. Whether onsite salary depends on grade..

Off topic Can anyone tell me what's the prises for food in TCS pune location veg thali non veg thali

Hi fishes!
Just joined an FP&A team with no prior FP&A experience and suffering with a heavy impostor syndrome. Can you please help me with what makes a high performing FP&A analyst?

My background is in project management for finance, model governance and RRP; Business Admin Grad - Major in Finance.
Thanks!

Welcome to the FP&A Bowl. I came on this app looking for a place to connect with others working in corporate planning but saw that there was no Bowl for us, so I created it! Hope you’re all doing well

Do you folks work the weekend as well? What is your close calendar like. Anything that makes your company uniquely efficient/inefficient?

What would be a typical Sr Financial analyst salary in NYC?

Hey all,

I’m trying to switch over to an FP&A role from a wealth management analyst role. Has anyone had experience doing so, and does anyone have any referrals? Thank you!

I’ve landed a job in a global investment bank for a business analyst in FP&A. I have 1 year of relevant experience. I live in MCOL city, what salary can I accept?

I do FP&A work for a manufacturing company, doing reporting, ME close work & sales reports and forecasting. They’re letting me pick my title, I’m not sure what to go with. Is Analyst - FP&A redundant?

Hi everyone, can anyone recommend a Senior Analyst role at a tech startup? I have just under 3 years experience as an Analyst and currently work at a SAAS company. Happy to connect for more info. Cheers!

I went through two rounds of interviews for
a job that the posting stated $36.66 per
hour (FP&A Analyst)…the company
recruiter had told me in the initial call the
pay could be 32-36 because of the other
benefits. If I do get a job offer what range
should I try for? I was really hoping to get
around the 36-40 but now I feel like they
may try to offer lower than what was
posted. Also there was no range but the
average for this position is upper 70s-90k.
Thanks for any help!

Been with company for 2.5 years in a SFA role, and they just let me hire an associate financial analyst reporting into me. My manager never mentioned anything in regards to a promotion, but when I asked, I was told that there will be an evaluation period before any promotion is given. Has anyone else had this before, where you are managing someone but they don’t give you a promotion? Sounds bizarre to me that they allow me to hire someone but then are hesitant to promote.

Hi I just lost my job due to Covid-19. Can anyone help? I have 10 years of experience in FP&A worked for Goldman and BMO

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How many hours a week do you actually work. Sitting in front of a screen working? Also. Are you remote, hybrid of 5 days a week in office. Just gauging other peoples lives ahaha

I work in FP&A consolidations at a large sell side bank. I moved internally after working in the planning group of a Working Capital Solutions business. I often feel like I would enjoy client facing or advisory work because it would help me build a skill that could translate to me potentially running my own advisory firm one day… I feel my role just looks at numbers on a page which doesn’t help me develop translatable subject matter skills or expertise. I don’t want to be a robot. Any advice?

Any tips/advise for a MBA grad that is looking at FP&A career?

For those who have to report on financial performance regularly to either the CFO or related execs: how do you get past the nerves? Honestly my work culture is super chill but I still get anxiety.

Are all the fish in this bowl dead? Did everyone migrate to a better bowl?