Hello!
I'm now 9 years out of university and 8 years into accounting, I've achieved senior leadership and I am chartered but I'd like pursue more lucrative options with better exit opportunities.
I'm not sure how to identify possible pivots where I wouldn't necessarily be starting from scratch.
Hey!
Having worked in Finance & consulting, I can say that with 9 years of experience and a CA qualification, you're ready to pivot into roles that blend financial depth with strategic impact. Corporate finance and in-house strategy roles in high-growth sectors can leverage your skills while offering better pay and broader career paths.
Transaction-focused areas like M&A, private equity operations, or infrastructure investing are also strong fits, especially if you've worked on deals or capital projects. These roles value precision in financials and offer strong exit potential.
Finance transformation or deal advisory consulting could be a bridge, letting you apply leadership and problem-solving in varied contexts. Fintech or startup CFO-track roles may offer accelerated growth and equity upside.
The goal is to shift from "technical expert" to "strategic contributor", your experience enables that move without resetting your career.
Hey, great question! I think Nitesh already highlighted some excellent pivot paths. What I’d add, from what I’ve seen with similar profiles, is that many CAs underestimate how valuable their leadership and operational exposure can be outside of pure finance.
I know a few who've transitioned into commercial or general management roles, especially in sectors they already understand well. Others found success moving into VC portfolio support roles, helping early-stage companies build out finance functions while shaping broader business decisions.
If you're open to stepping slightly outside traditional finance, product ops or strategic partnerships roles in tech or high-growth environments could also be interesting, they reward structured thinking and business judgment, not just technical skills.
Happy to help you think through which path fits best based on your experience and interests!
