Pros
On paper the FP&A department looks like a good place to work. The job descriptions look relatively interesting. That's where the pros end...
Cons
Nearly everything about how the FP&A department is run is a disaster. There are at least weekly fire drills of unplanned and disorganized chaos, most of which ends up being busywork. The culture is awful, and the leadership is busy pointing fingers and yelling at everyone except themselves, particularly when the problems are due to structural issues with the company. Everything leadership says about FP&A being a good place to work, to get ahead, to learn, is a lie. Promotions are basically nonexistent, even if you are deserving. The hours are long and erratic, often for no reason, again just busywork nonstop. This is made worse by the fact that the pay is at least 20% below market rate and the benefits are awful.
