Is Financial Controller acceptable experience

CFA Level II
#1

Hi,

I passed level one in December and intend to tackle level two in 2015.

I am a Financial Controller of two companies whose parent is a listed entity with revenue over 2.5 billion. To put into context the parent has approximately 200 companies. My main responsible is for all financial matters of the two companies, although I do assist with analysis on pontential takeover targets, forecasting macro trends and the sector in general.

What are people’s thoughts on if the above will be acceptable experience for CFAI?

Regards

#2

It sounds as though your work is instrumental in making investment decisions, which is what CFA Institute wants.

I’d e-mail them and ask them.

#3

Here in Pakistan, Financial controller is a very senior position and usually the next in line to become the CFO. If it’s the same thing in Australia, then I don’t think you will have any trouble at all.

One advice I would give you is to write about the investments and analysis aspects of your job and not about about reporting/auditing (accounting) functions.

Bingo!