Entry-Level Positions For Aspiring Finance Directors
Entry-level finance roles for undergraduates may not have "sexy titles," but positions like "Finance Analyst 1" or "Accountant 1," especially those involving analysis, offer good starting points; Shawna, a Senior Finance Director, emphasizes that these roles can be developed to suit a candidate's strengths, noting her own career path began with an accounting role despite lacking interest in becoming an accountant.
Entry-Level Finance Jobs, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Career Progression, Analyst Roles
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Shawna Anderson
Sr. Finance Director
Parker Meggitt
California State University, Northride, 2009
UCLA Anderson School of Business, MBA
Finance
Aerospace, Aviation & Defense
Finance
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Worked 20+ Hours in School
Video Highlights
1. Many entry-level finance positions don't have glamorous titles but offer valuable experience. For example, starting as an accountant can be a stepping stone to a finance career.
2. Look for roles involving analysis, even if the title isn't explicitly 'analyst'. These positions can be tailored to the strengths of a promising candidate.
3. A finance career can blend accounting and finance, appealing to those interested in the intersection of the two fields.
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What entry-level positions in this field might an undergraduate college student consider?
There are many entry points into finance and accounting. Their titles might not be particularly exciting.
I started as an accountant and had no interest in becoming one, even though I enjoyed my accounting classes in undergrad. I really enjoyed where business meets finance. That said, my strengths worked for me in addition to the basic requirements of that initial role.
If there's a role with a title like "Finance Analyst One," "Junior Analyst," or "Accountant One," and it involves some kind of analysis, or even hints at analysis in the job description, it usually means the role can be molded to fit the best candidate.
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