FP&A Today

How to Land your Next Awesome FP&A job (in a Downturn)


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First the good news.

FP&A hiring is not slowing down.

In fact, FP&A is considered even more crucial in challenging business circumstance,  according to FP&A recruiters and hiring managers brought together in this special edition of FP&A Today.

Michael Jouris, finance recruiter, Addison Group says: “I have seen a lot of acquisitions by private equity backed companies in the recent months and they want to be more sophisticated with their reporting and in these times, FP&A is more important than ever.”

Sophie Bunce, Director of FP&A at fast-growing SaaS company Paddle who, has just hired more FP&A professionals in her finance team, adds: “In any economic environment, good FP&A is necessary. But In  a rough economic environment, FP&A is even more important.”

Joining Paul Barnhurst for this special episode:

  • Sophie Bunce Director of FP&A at Paddle
  • Angela Kulzer, Director of Sales and Recruiting, RiverLink Staffing
  • Michael Jouris, Addison Group Executive Search Consultant, Finance & Accounting.
  • This episode is essential listening for anyone looking to a future role in FP&A, or seeking to hire for an FP&A role in the future.

    Highlights from this episode on lessons to secure your next role include:

    • Perspectives on the current market for FP&A job seekers
  • Remote working in 2023 within the CFO’s Office
  • How to separate the “what” and the “how” in updating your finance experience and talking about your career 
  • How to powerfully show the outcomes previously achieved in your roles (based on what employers actually want to hear)
  • LinkedIn vs Resumes
  • How best to apply for a new role in FP&A while in an economic downturn
  • The importance of your network
  • Watch the full show on YouTube

    Read the full transcript and blog

    Connect with our guests on LinkedIn:

    Sophie Bunce Director of FP&A at Paddle.

    Angela Kulzer, Director of Sales and Recruiting, RiverLink Staffing

    Michael Jouris, Addison Group Executive Search Consultant, Finance & Accounting

    Connect with Paul Barnhurst on LinkedIn

    Connect with Datarails on LinkedIn

     

    FP&A Today is brought to you by Datarails.

    Datarails is the financial planning and analysis platform that automates data consolidation, reporting and planning, while enabling finance teams to continue using their own Excel spreadsheets and financial models.

     

    Get in touch at www.datarails.com

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