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When Life (or Work) Throws Curveballs: Cases that Trigger an FP&A Move Moving on from a company is a big decision, and for FP&A professionals, it's often driven by specific situations. Here are a few common cases that might prompt an FP&A pro to seek new pastures: 1. Lack of Growth Opportunities: - You've plateaued in your current role. There's no clear path for advancement or skill development within the FP&A team. - The company culture stifles innovation, hindering your ability to implement new FP&A practices. 2. Strategic Shift Away from FP&A Importance: - The company leadership devalues the FP&A function, leading to budget cuts or reduced influence. - Mergers or acquisitions lead to a restructuring that diminishes the FP&A team's role. 3. Cultural Mismatch: - The company culture clashes with your work style or values. - Limited work-life balance or a toxic work environment become detrimental to your well-being. 4. Desire for New Industry Experience: - You crave exposure to a new industry and its unique FP&A challenges. - You want to leverage your FP&A skills to contribute to a different sector's growth. 5. Compensation and Benefits Dissatisfaction: - The company's compensation package doesn't reflect your skills, experience, or the market value of FP&A professionals. - The benefits package doesn't align with your needs (e.g., lack of work-life balance support). These are just a few examples, and the reasons for moving on can be a complex mix of factors. The key takeaway? When your current situation no longer aligns with your career aspirations or well-being, it might be time to explore exciting new FP&A opportunities. Have you ever faced a situation that prompted you to consider leaving an FP&A role? Share your experiences in the comments below! —————————————- 📥 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧𝐥𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐩𝐲: Download my work in PDF format by visiting my profile ➡️ [https://lnkd.in/dsNJG6aG] and clicking (𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐦𝐲 𝐅𝐏&𝐀 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬). Your journey toward financial excellence begins. —————————————- 🤝 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐦𝐞 𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭: 𝐋𝐢𝐤𝐞, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞, 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭, 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 ⤵ #NextChapter #fpacareer #CompanyCulture
Valuable insights. 🙌 Particularly resonated with point 1 regarding limited growth opportunities. Stagnant environments can hinder professional development. Thank you for sharing. Ehab Sobhy
Fractional CFO/Controller | Helping SMEs Drive Financial Success | Training and Developing Future Finance Leaders
6moI agree with you, Ehab, that the number one reason for moving and finding a company that encourages and supports the adoption of technology and promotes innovation to derive meaningful insights, streamline processes, and enhance productivity.