FPA Today Episode 41: How to Land your Next Awesome FP&A job (in a Downturn)

Show Notes

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

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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

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